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Cody Williams

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in many departments that require labor and quick thinking.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter

Adjustable Concrete Construction
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - Current
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
  • Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
  • Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
  • Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.

Laborer Operator

Central Transport, LLC
Hillside, IL
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Maintained and operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials into trucks, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment.
  • Transported material from one area to another using forklifts or other lifting devices.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain safety standards and prevent accidents.
  • Assisted skilled tradesmen with their daily activities when necessary.
  • Identified potential hazards at job sites and took steps to mitigate them.
  • Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, following established protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with team members about relevant work matters.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.

Forklift Operator

Agrati Group
Park Forest, Illnois
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

M Block & Sons
Tinley Park, Ill
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Verified incoming and outgoing shipments against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
  • Maintained inventory of shipping materials, such as boxes, labels, packing slips.
  • Ensured that all orders were accurately filled with the correct products in a timely manner.
  • Organized and packed items for shipment according to customer requirements.
  • Utilized computer systems to track and monitor packages from origin to destination.
  • Operated forklift equipment to move pallets of product within warehouse or yard areas.
  • Managed data entry into company's ERP system for tracking purposes.
  • Complied with all applicable laws governing the transportation industry.
  • Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.

Education

N/a - Construction Trades

South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL
12-2019

High School Diploma -

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Flossmoor, IL
06-2012

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • PPE use
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • OSHA Certification
  • Scaffold building
  • Team-oriented and dependable
  • Worksite safety
  • Framing
  • Materials Loading
  • Material Transport
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Deck Construction
  • Residential and commercial construction
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Carpentry
  • Strong problem solving

Timeline

Carpenter

Adjustable Concrete Construction
12.2021 - Current

Laborer Operator

Central Transport, LLC
01.2020 - 11.2021

Forklift Operator

Agrati Group
01.2019 - 12.2019

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

M Block & Sons
01.2017 - 01.2019

N/a - Construction Trades

South Suburban College of Cook County

High School Diploma -

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
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