Joseph Richardson
Blue Ridge,VA
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Loading Crew position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Fork Truck Operator
Koppers
Salem, VA
08.2010 - Current
- Increased efficiency and productivity by suggesting and implementing methods to improve processes and workflow.
- Prepared forklift for daily use by refueling and recharging battery.
- Maintained forklift by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns and conducting routine pre and post inspections.
- Studied production schedule to determine deliveries, material requirements and movements.
- Operated Taylor forklift to transfer crossties onto yard and trucks. Also have operated the following machines Hyster fork truck, Bobcats,Skidsteer.
- Utilized hand-held computerized system to verify shipments and identify loads for re-packing and distribution.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
Excavator Operator
Koopers
Salem,, VA
08.2010 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, crossties and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
Track Mobile Operator and Brakeman
Koppers
Salem, VA
08.2010 - Current
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Material Handler, Mixing Room Attendant
Wolverine Advanced Materials LLC
Blacksburg, VA
01.1994 - 07.2010
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Mixing chemicals, trained in Hazardous Waste
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawsville High School
Shawsville VA06.1992
Skills
- Shipping and Receiving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Rate Control
- Safe Moving Operations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Materials Transport
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Trucking Operations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment Efficiency
- Hooks and Grapples
- High-Lift Trucks
- Crane Operation
- Heavy Load Hoisting
Timeline
Fork Truck Operator
Koppers
08.2010 - Current
Excavator Operator
Koopers
08.2010 - Current
Track Mobile Operator and Brakeman
Koppers
08.2010 - Current
Material Handler, Mixing Room Attendant
Wolverine Advanced Materials LLC
01.1994 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Shawsville High School
Similar Profiles
Rachel NunneryRachel Nunnery
Construction Framer at KoppersConstruction Framer at Koppers
Gregorio MartinezGregorio Martinez
Tar Generalist at KoppersTar Generalist at Koppers
Benjamin BarrettBenjamin Barrett
Industrial Electrician at KoppersIndustrial Electrician at Koppers
David L. GunnelsDavid L. Gunnels
Locomotive Operator/Mechanic at KoppersLocomotive Operator/Mechanic at Koppers
James ColvinJames Colvin
Coding Outpatient Senior at Centra HealthCoding Outpatient Senior at Centra Health