James Farahay
Hurricane,UT
Summary
Seasoned Safety Coordinator with six years of progressive experience in the field. Focused on promoting a culture of safety at all levels. Looking for a growth-oriented position with a progressive company. Hardworking and disciplined with strong program management and team leadership skills. Adept at improving company policies, educating workers and resolving problems with a proactive approach. Proficient in guidelines for transportation environment. Dedicated safety professional with a firm understanding of regulatory compliance, hazardous materials handling and incident management. Skilled in relaying safety involved incident/accident forms and claims to leadership management. Maintain regular courses pertaining to hazardous materials, CDL license requirements, handling and securement of freight during transportation, and ability to relay information to management and employees in a timely maner.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
R&L Carriers
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
Truck Driver
R&L Carriers
04.2002 - 01.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Transportation Router
R&L Carriers
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than (hundreds) packages per day.
Delivery Driver Trainer
R&L Carriers
01.2006 - 12.2011
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Maintained regulatory compliance documentation to promote safety and compliance culture.
- Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
- Coordinated all company and regulatory paperwork.
Squad Leader/Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.1989 - 09.1999
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding squad's activities on patrol.
- Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
Education
No Degree - Undetermined
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OHNo Degree - Undetermined
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COHigh School Diploma -
North Adams High School
Seaman, OH05.1989
Skills
- Incident Investigations
- Safety and Compliance Inspections
- Work Process Analysis
- Records/Files Maintenance
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safety Planning
Avid snowboarder at the age of 53. Off road enthusiast, lead trail rides for 4x4 vehicles.
Avid snowboarder that has a season ticket to ski resort. Helps maintain health and flexibility ride with children. Off road enthusiast that leads 4x4 trail rides with other vehicles thru obstacles. Provide direction and guidance to climb and descend obstacles around rocks, water, and other obstacles that may arise in our paths.
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
R&L Carriers
01.2018 - Current
Transportation Router
R&L Carriers
01.2010 - 12.2015
Delivery Driver Trainer
R&L Carriers
01.2006 - 12.2011
Truck Driver
R&L Carriers
04.2002 - 01.2018
Squad Leader/Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.1989 - 09.1999
No Degree - Undetermined
Southern State Community College
No Degree - Undetermined
Fort Lewis College
High School Diploma -
North Adams High School