David Christy
Sylacauga,AL
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at IMERYS, excelling in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance site efficiency through effective team coordination and meticulous pre-operational inspections. Skilled in earthmoving operations and committed to maintaining a secure work environment, ensuring project success and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
IMERYS
Sylacauga, AL
05.1993 - 09.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to transport materials across job sites efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment at all times.
- Inspected equipment before use to identify potential issues or repairs needed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, adhering to weight distribution guidelines.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures effectively.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and leveling ground surfaces.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
Bagger Operator
IMERYS
Sylacauga, Alabama
05.1993 - 09.2025
- Operated bagging equipment to package products efficiently.
- Monitored production line for quality control and safety compliance.
- Loaded materials into bagging machines and ensured smooth operation.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Followed safety protocols while handling heavy materials and machinery.
- Assisted in training new operators on proper bagging techniques.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to maintenance for timely repairs.
- Reported any discrepancies in product counts or weights immediately to supervisors.
- Monitored feed rate into the bagger hopper to ensure material was being filled properly.
- Changed out empty bulk bags as required and ensured that seals were intact after filling.
- Adjusted settings on the bagger machine as needed to accommodate different types of materials.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of trucks with bagger machine.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on the bagging equipment and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Followed established sanitary guidelines when handling food grade products during packaging process.
- Trained new employees in proper usage of the bagging machine, safety procedures, and quality control standards.
- Maintained cleanliness in work area by sweeping up debris and disposing of waste properly.
- Stacked filled bags onto pallet according to specific customer requirements and shrink-wrapped them securely.
- Operated forklift to move full pallets from production area to shipping dock for delivery.
- Calibrated scales for accurate weight measurements of products prior to packaging.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment according to safety regulations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery including wearing protective gear at all times.
- Ensured that all bags were sealed securely before stacking them on pallets for transport.
- Checked product labels for accuracy before affixing them onto packaged goods.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Notified team leader of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move materials.
- Operated machinery for wrapping, boxing, and labeling products.
- Managed stock of packing materials and supplies, requesting resupply as necessary.
- Inspected items for damage or defects prior to packing to ensure quality control.
- Handled return shipments, repacking products as needed for resale or disposal.
- Collaborated with team members to meet packing deadlines during high-volume periods.
- Adjusted packing methods based on product type and size for optimal protection.
- Ensured work area was clean and organized, adhering to safety regulations.
- Followed detailed packing instructions to meet specific customer requirements.
- Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Sorted, graded and weighed products, verifying and adjusting products to meet specifications.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
- Adjusted machine components, machine tensions and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
- Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.
- Increased line efficiency and reduced accidents through 5S program implementation.
Forklift Operator
Imerys
Sylacauga, Alabama
05.1993 - 09.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring proper placement of goods in designated areas.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized inventory and workflow.
- Adhered to safety protocols while navigating busy warehouse environments.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of material movements for inventory management.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment issues and maintenance needs.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Childersburg High School
Childersburg, AL05-1991
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Load distribution
- Safety compliance
- Site preparation
- Team coordination
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Earthmoving operations
- Construction and mining tractors
- Wheel grader operation
- Safety policies and procedures
- Backfilling techniques
- Valid Driver's license
- Scraper operation expertise
- Fine grading techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Rock crushing techniques
- Wheel loader operation
- Materials movement
- Heavy equipment operator
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Excavator attachment usage
- Front end loader operations
- Multi-machine operation
- Machinery inspection
- Water truck operation
- Good judgement
- Bulldozer operation
- Ground disturbance issues
- Effective communication skills
- Safe equipment operation
Affiliations
Various outdoor activities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
IMERYS
05.1993 - 09.2025
Bagger Operator
IMERYS
05.1993 - 09.2025
Forklift Operator
Imerys
05.1993 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Childersburg High School