Hardworking and observant professional with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Steward
Knouse Foods Inc.
Chambersburg , PA
09.2024 - Current
Facilitated communication between management and union members at Knouse Foods.
Addressed employee concerns and resolved conflicts effectively within the workplace.
Educated team members on union policies and workers' rights regularly.
Collaborated with management to ensure compliance with labor agreements consistently.
Monitored workplace conditions and advocated for necessary improvements proactively.
Supported grievance procedures by documenting issues and facilitating resolutions efficiently.
Collaborated with human resources personnel to ensure that all employee benefits are being administered properly.
Forklift Operator
Knouse Foods Inc.
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
02.2024 - Current
Operated forklifts to transport materials within production and storage areas.
Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklift equipment for safety compliance.
Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
Assisted in training new operators on proper forklift handling and safety procedures.
Maintained clean and organized workspaces to promote operational efficiency at Knouse Foods Inc.
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.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Construction Laborer
Douglas Metzler Building and Remodeling
St. Thomas , PA
06.2022 - 01.2024
Assisted in loading and unloading construction materials at job sites.
Operated hand and power tools for various building tasks.
Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
Maintained clean and organized job sites for efficient workflow.
Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
Delivered materials and equipment to support ongoing construction activities.
Supported carpenters and masons with framing and masonry tasks.
Executed site preparation tasks such as digging, grading, and clearing debris.
Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools, and machinery.
Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
Mixed cement with sand or water to create mortar for bricklaying applications.
Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Erected scaffolding according to job specifications.
Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Buchanan High School
Mercersburg
06-2023
High School Diploma - Building Construction Trades
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
Chambersburg, PA
03-2023
Skills
Forklift operation
Safety compliance
Team collaboration
Employee training
Communication skills
Time management
Incident reporting
Barcode scanning
Heavy equipment operations
Team player
Equipment operations
Multitasking capacity
Excellent communication
Forklift certified
Leadership qualities
Self motivation
Listening skills
Union relations
Strategic planning
Accomplishments
Union Steward for UFCW Local 1776 Keystone State Workers Union
Timeline
Union Steward
Knouse Foods Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Knouse Foods Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Construction Laborer
Douglas Metzler Building and Remodeling
06.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
James Buchanan High School
High School Diploma - Building Construction Trades