hi-lo worker
Darrell Filipiak
Bear Truss
Saginaw,MI
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Experienced yard worker with strong forklift and heavy equipment skills. Known for safe material handling, reliable trailer loading, and keeping yard spaces organized to support efficient workflow and steady daily operations.
20+ years of experience in operating a forklift, hi-lo, front end loader and bobcat. Certified as a heavy equipment operator
works well in a team environment, responsible dependable and regular use of power tools. Able to comprehend work orders and follow directions regular use of power tools. Excellent coordination, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
Work History
Yard Worker
4 Years 9 Months- Operated forklifts and yard equipment to move heavy materials safely.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers while following site safety and handling procedures.
- Inspected lumber and truss products for damage, defects, and order accuracy.
- Organized truss yard materials for efficient staging, loading, and delivery readiness.
- Maintained clean, orderly yard conditions to support smooth workflow and hazard reduction.
- Assisted crew members with locating, separating, and preparing truss orders.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Improved yard efficiency by organizing tools and equipment for easy access and optimal workflow.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during daily operations.
Laborer
1 Year 5 Months- Coordinated daily labor tasks, maintaining safe work areas and steady workflow across job sites.
- Inspected work areas for hazards, correcting unsafe conditions and supporting compliance with safety procedures.
- Operated hand tools and basic equipment to complete material handling, cleanup, and site preparation.
- Loaded, transported, and organized supplies, tools, and materials for efficient crew access.
- Perform duties on construction crew
- Install wireless fibers into ground
- Project set-up/clean up
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read & understand written & verbal work instrustions
Production Operator
4 Years 4 Months- Operated production equipment to assemble steering components and maintain steady workflow.
- Adjusted machine settings to support consistent output and product alignment.
- Inspected parts for defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Completed preventive cleaning and basic maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Performed assembly operations
- Assemble & align parts for steering columns
- Visually check parts for damage or contamination
- Read & understand written & verbal work instructions
- Perform all duties while maintaining safety & quality standards
- Perform other duties as assigned by production supervisor
Laborer
7 Months- Trained new laborers on proper tool use, safety practices, and worksite expectations.
- Assisted maintenance activities by clearing debris, repairing surfaces, and restoring site conditions.
- Operate bobcat, mini excavator, sky tracker,zero turn lawn mower
- Perform lawn maintenance and landscaping of properties
- Maintain rental properties - show property, collect payments, general maintenance
- Pick up & deliver supplies to job/rental sites
- Maintain swimming pool operations
- Perform other duties as assigned- general handyman
Production Operator
3 Years 3 Months- Trained new operators on line procedures, quality checks, and workstation expectations.
- Adjusted machine settings to support consistent output and product alignment.
- Recorded production data and material usage in manufacturing systems.
- Followed safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices in daily operations.
- Operate forklift, front end loader, plasma cutter
- Bail copper, aluminum, tin foil using bobcat
- Operate X-MET gun to analyze grades of metal, steel etc.
- Unload flatbed truck shipments
- Operate forklift, front end loader, plasma cutter
Crater
1 Year 11 Months- Produced pallets in woodshop using various tools and machinery
- Package window panes
- Operate nail & staple guns
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Forklift operation
Operate heavy equipment
Heavy machinery operation
Operate bob cat
Equipment operation
Power tool proficiency
Material handling
Grounds maintenance
Landscape maintenance
plasma cutter
Tree care
Certification
Essential Work Skills. Michigan Works, Mi
Heavy Equipment Operator, Delta College MI
Chauffeur License, State of Michigan,Mi
Timeline
Yard Worker
Bear Truss
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Laborer
Lake Net
08.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Production Operator
Nexteer Automotive
03.2016 - 07.2020Read More
Laborer
Mid- Michigan Builders
03.2015 - 10.2015Read More
Production Operator
Rifkin
12.2011 - 03.2015Read More
Crater
Home Manufacturing
01.2010 - 12.2011Read More
Merrill High School
High School Diploma
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