Laura Cano
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Refresco
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
General Laborer
Primoris Renewable Energy - Iris Solar Project
09.2021 - 07.2023
- - Skilled in operating heavy machinery
- Diligent in maintaining machines and work area
- Proficient in loading and unloading materials
- Experienced in construction work
- Expert in managing and installing wires and cables, including proper grounding.
General Laborer
Costa Solutions
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- They completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
General Laborer/ Spotter
Willbros Construction/ Primoris
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Help equipment operator, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary
- Prep construction site by cleaning obstacles and hazards
- Load or unload construction materials
- Put together and take apart temporary structures
- Follow instructions from supervisors
- Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary
- Perform site clean-up
- Assist the operator in maneuvering equipment into position to prevent injury to the operator, spotter, other personnel, or prevent property damage
- Spotter shall allow operator sufficient stopping distance and clearance.
Security Officer
Whelan Security Company
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Answers alarms and investigates disturbances
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed
- Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property
- Escorts or drive motor vehicles transport individuals to specific locations and to provide personnel protection
- Monitors and adjusts controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler
- Monitors and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other person to guard against theft and maintain security of premise
- Patrols industrial commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises using force when necessary
- Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Security Guard
Sunland Construction
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Monitor, authorize entrance, departure of employees, visitors, and other persons
- Call police or fire departments in case of emergency, such as fire or patrons of unauthorized persons
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, employees, to preserve order and protect property
- Answer questions and provide information during business hours or when switchboard is closed
- Warn persons of rule infraction or violations, and apprehend or vice violators from premises, and using force when necessary.
Kitchen Staff
Chicken Express
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Assists with meal preparation as needed
- Assists with setting up serving line
- Sets up garbage containers and utensil pans for self bussing after the meal
- Washes dishes and pots and pans after meals
- Operates dishwasher
- Cleans and secures dining area
- Sweeps and mops walk-ins, kitchen, refrigerator and dishwasher rooms
- Checks in and putting away orders and deliveries in storeroom and freezer on days needed
- Performs heavy cleaning, such as ovens and grill, when needed
- Performs other duties as required.
Security Guard
Guradsmark
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property
- Answer questions and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Blow Mold Operator
Reyes Automotive Group
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Start up and stop equipment
- Assist with production line in factories
- Clean production area
- Sweep, mop, and and remove debris
- Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies
- Place items onto equipment for processing
- Ensure conformance to specifications
- Pull damaged or ineffective equipment off the line
- Mark parts for identification
- Remove product and machine attachments
- Scrape waste material from machine
- Load and unload processing equipment
- Take instructions from supervisors
Education
College Degree in Welding -
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX06.2022
High school diploma -
ROCORI HIGH SCHOOL
Cold Spring, MN01.2010
Skills
- Security and Gate Guard
- Kitchen Staff
- General Labor/ Spotter
- Construction Laborer
- Warehouse Associate
- Pallet Jack Handling
- Small equipment operator
- Manufacturing
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Forklift
- Industrial equipment
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 08/01/23, Present
- Pallet Jack Certification, 08/01/23, Present
- Welding Certification, 11/01/21, Present
- Small heavy equipment, 09/01/21, 07/01/23, Skid steer, Tractor, Telehandler
Assessments
- Security guard skills, 09/01/21, Proficient, Assessing risks, enforcing security standards, and handling complaints
- Attention to detail, 09/01/21, Proficient, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Forklift safety, 09/01/21, Proficient, Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Refresco
08.2023 - 03.2024
General Laborer
Primoris Renewable Energy - Iris Solar Project
09.2021 - 07.2023
General Laborer
Costa Solutions
07.2020 - 03.2021
General Laborer/ Spotter
Willbros Construction/ Primoris
01.2018 - 06.2018
Security Officer
Whelan Security Company
06.2017 - 01.2018
Security Guard
Sunland Construction
10.2015 - 10.2016
Kitchen Staff
Chicken Express
10.2014 - 02.2015
Security Guard
Guradsmark
10.2013 - 07.2014
Blow Mold Operator
Reyes Automotive Group
06.2013 - 10.2013
College Degree in Welding -
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
High school diploma -
ROCORI HIGH SCHOOL