Chris Wingstrom
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in dock operations and heavy equipment handling at Alaska Marine Lines. Excelled in improving inventory accuracy and training staff on safety protocols, showcasing strong leadership and team collaboration skills. Proficient in hazardous materials handling and heavy industrial equipment, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Operations
Alaska Marine Lines
Seattle, WA
08.2014 - 10.2024
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners to accurately record items loaded onto trailers.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Trained new employees on how to safely operate a forklift in accordance with company policies.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with forklift in a safe manner.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Inspected the forklift daily to ensure proper functioning of safety equipment and components.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
- Provided feedback to management about efficiency improvements that could be made.
- Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
- Checked load security before moving material from one location to another.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Kept accurate records of all materials moved including quantity, destination, and time taken.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Followed safety protocols while operating the loader at all times including wearing protective gear.
- Covered stockpiles of material with tarps or plastic sheeting when not in use.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Broke concrete and asphalt, using proper tools and equipment to reduce safety hazards.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School
Sumner, WA06-1997
Skills
- Dock operations
- Front end loader operations
- Excavation
- Loading dock operations
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Lifts up to 120,000 pounds
- Product inspection
- Heavy equipment operations
- Downstacking management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Punctual and reliable
- Team player
Affiliations
I am an avid outdoor enthusiast. I enjoy hiking, fishing and being in nature.
Timeline
Dock Operations
Alaska Marine Lines
08.2014 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School
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