David CRUZ
Des Moines
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Cascade Erosion Control Inc. Skilled in equipment operation and crew leadership, I excel in enhancing safety and efficiency on job sites. Bilingual communicator dedicated to elevating customer service and fostering teamwork, consistently achieving production goals while adhering to safety regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forman
Cascade Erosion Control Inc
05.2020 - Current
- Instructed new staff on system usage, best practice applications, and regulation adherence.
- Transported materials for various construction projects.
- Managed scale operations to guarantee accurate load measurements.
- Mitigated potential hazards at job sites by consistently following standard operating procedures for loading, unloading, and securing materials within the dump bed area.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Elevated customer service quality by offering real-time bilingual support for inquiries, complaints, and resolutions.
Oven Technician
Hormel Foods
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Checked temperature control to maintain proper conditions.
- Collaborated with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands or priorities while maintaining focus on achieving desired outcomes efficiently and effectively.
- Met production deadlines consistently through effective time management strategies during busy periods.
- Ensured product quality by conducting regular visual inspections and removing any defective items.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to company safety guidelines and performing routine equipment checks.
Laborer
DM HARDSCAPE
03.2005 - 04.2010
- Instructed new staff on system usage, best practice applications, and regulation adherence.
- Transported materials for various construction projects.
- Managed scale operations to guarantee accurate load measurements.
- Mitigated potential hazards at job sites by consistently following standard operating procedures for loading, unloading, and securing materials within the dump bed area.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Elevated customer service quality by offering real-time bilingual support for inquiries, complaints, and resolutions.
Forklift Operator/ Warehouse Worker
(Coca-Cola) Atlantic Bottling Company
02.2010 - 10.2017
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Education
High-school Diploma -
Lenox High School
Lenox, IA05.2006
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Dedicated work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Crew supervision
- Safe driving practices
- GPS navigation
- Bilingual in language
Certification
I have a class A CDL
Have a woodworking business
I sell live edge tables and cutting boards
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Forman
Cascade Erosion Control Inc
05.2020 - Current
Oven Technician
Hormel Foods
10.2017 - 04.2020
Forklift Operator/ Warehouse Worker
(Coca-Cola) Atlantic Bottling Company
02.2010 - 10.2017
Laborer
DM HARDSCAPE
03.2005 - 04.2010
High-school Diploma -
Lenox High School
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