Edison Hernadez
Rochester,NY
Summary
Through out my experience at Alro steel I have learned and mastered many skills that have lead me to becoming a highly Skilled Machine Operator Technician with background in manufacturing and production environments. Experience includes operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various machinery to sustain optimal performance levels. Strengths lie in problem-solving capabilities, technical understanding of complex machinery, and adherence to safety protocols results in decreased downtime through efficient maintenance and repair skills.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Machine Operator Technician
Alro steel
05.2026 - Current
- Forklift Driver / Crane Operator / Material Technician
- Safely operated forklifts, powered industrial trucks, cranes, hoists, and other material-handling equipment to transport materials throughout warehouse and production areas.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported, and staged metal, steel, raw materials, finished products, pallets, and production supplies.
- Operated overhead cranes and lifting equipment to move heavy or oversized materials while following established weight limits and safety procedures.
- Performed daily forklift, crane, and equipment inspections before operation and reported mechanical or safety concerns.
- Supplied machines and production departments with required materials to maintain workflow and minimize production delays.
- Operated manufacturing and industrial machinery according to production specifications, safety standards, and company procedures.
- Used proper rigging, lifting, positioning, and material-handling techniques when moving heavy materials.
- Verified material identification, quantities, measurements, and production orders before transporting materials.
- Assisted with shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and warehouse organization.
- Maintained accurate records of materials moved, received, staged, or transferred.
- Followed OSHA, company safety policies, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures when applicable.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with machine operators, warehouse staff, supervisors, and production teams to achieve daily production goals.
- Identified damaged materials or defective products and reported quality concerns to supervisors.
- Consistently demonstrated strong attendance, reliability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Machine Operator Technician
Alro Steel Corporation
Rochester
05.2026 - Current
- Forklift Operation – Sit-Down, Stand-Up & Reach Truck
- Overhead Crane / Hoist Operation
- Machine Operation & Production Equipment
- Metal & Steel Material Handling
- Loading & Unloading Trucks
- Heavy Material Movement
- Warehouse & Manufacturing Operations
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control & Material Staging
- Palletizing & Order Preparation
- Equipment Safety Inspections
- Hand & Power Tools
- Production Line Support
- Quality Control & Product Inspection
- Workplace Safety / OSHA Procedures
- Preventive Equipment Checks
- RF Scanner / Warehouse Tracking Systems
- Teamwork & Production Coordination
Education
Entrepreneurial Management - Entrepreneurial Studies
North Country Community College
Saranac, NY 01.2025 - 09.2026
Skills
- Forklift Certification
- Crane / Hoist Certification
- OSHA Certification
- Other Equipment Certification Forklift Reach Truck Stand-Up Forklift Sit-Down Forklift Pallet Jack Overhead Crane Hoist Industrial Machines Hand Tools Power ToolsSafety Knowledge:
OSHA Safety Procedures PPE Equipment Inspections Hazard Awareness Safe Lifting Lockout/Tagout Warehouse SafetyIndustrial Strengths:
Heavy Material Handling Metal Handling Machine Operation Production Support Inventory Shipping & Receiving Loading & UnloadingCertifications
- Forklift Certification
- Crane / Hoist Certification
- OSHA Certification
- Other Equipment Certification
Timeline
Machine Operator Technician
Alro steel
05.2026 - Current
Machine Operator Technician
Alro Steel Corporation
05.2026 - Current
Entrepreneurial Management - Entrepreneurial Studies
North Country Community College
01.2025 - 09.2026