Adept Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at RJ Corman Railroad Services, showcasing expertise in equipment operation and fleet management alongside exceptional team-building and communication skills. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, demonstrating a strong ability to mentor and enhance team performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
RJ Corman Railroad Services
Nicholasville, Kentucky
11.2022 - 06.2023
Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms and pricing.
Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
Plant Forklift Operator
American Woodmark
Monticello , KY
05.2019 - 11.2022
Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Education
Wayne County High
Skills
Equipment operation
Material handling
Fleet management
Preventative maintenance
Customer service
Employee training
Team building
Communication skills
Problem solving
Time management
Material handling equipment
Loading and unloading
Machinery inspection
Backhoe handling
All-terrain forklift operation
Forklift operation certification
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
RJ Corman Railroad Services
11.2022 - 06.2023
Plant Forklift Operator
American Woodmark
05.2019 - 11.2022
Wayne County High
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