Lay Down Yard Manager/Central Receiving & Shipping
Robins & Morton
Roanoke, VA
09.2019 - Current
Supervised yard staff, maintained records, and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
Coordinated with vendors to secure necessary equipment and supplies for the yard operations.
Conducted periodic inspections of the premises to identify any issues or deficiencies in safety standards or operational efficiency.
Oversaw the loading and unloading process of goods from containers into trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks.
Collaborated with third-party logistics providers to optimize transportation routes for incoming and outgoing freight.
Resolved discrepancies between actual shipments received versus expected deliveries based on order documents.
Inspected incoming loads for damage before unloading them from trucks into storage areas.
Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
Sand Blaster/Powder Coater
VanWin Powder Coatings
Suffolk, VA
09.2018 - 09.2019
Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive-blasting equipment: Shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper
Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action
Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets
Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel
Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liuid over surface of parts
Manually directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove-fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval
May examine finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications
May be designated by type of equipment or abrasive used as Cabinet-Abrasive Sandblaster; Shotblaster.
Staff Sergeant/ Section Chief
US Army
Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia
01.2000 - 10.2016
Served as a senior forklift operator/supervisor in one of the Army's Seaport Operations Companies
Responsible for loading and unloading of cargo from ocean going vessels, aircrafft and railcars world wide during training missions and wartime operations
Responsible for the accountability and and maintenance of Material Handeling Equipment
Assigned cargo handlers, signal and winch operators to duty stations
Provided technical guidebce to subordinates
Inspects cargo, overseas railhead tie-down crews, directs container stuffing and unstuffing, plans warehouse storage, and manages crane operations
Supervised operator maintenance for cargo handeling equipment such as 40 ton cranes, container handlers and forklifts
Enforced safety practices and documentation procedures
Planed work schedules for terminal operations, airfield arrival/departure control groups, (to include passengers) and container/trailer transfer points
Utilizes stowage plans, aircraft load plans and other cargo handling forms
Issue materiel handling equipment, nets, slings, ropes, cables, wire, rope and other cargo operations gear
Enforce safety practices
Prepares, consolidate, and reviews administrative, personnel, and technical reports covering unit activities
Cargo Specialist, Supervisor,Stevedor, Logistics Managment,CRSPYard NCOIC,Central Recieving/Shipping Point, (Day Shift and Night Shift Operations MTC NCOIC ), MHE Operations Instructor, Section Chief, Squad Leader,Team Leader, Hatch Foreman, Cargo Escort NCOIC, Convoy Scout TC (Truck Commander), Rear Gun Truck Vehicle Commander, GLOBAL AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (GATES) OPERATOR.
Welder/Fabricator
AD Lift Truck
St Louis, Mo
02.2000 - 07.2000
Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts
Weld small and large components such as copper plumbing, beams, and pipelines
Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job
Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors
Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature
Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
Have used my knowledge of metals, and technical practices to set up and fabricate jigs and fixtures
Respond to service calls and filled/delivered orders quickly and professionally, Setup Equipment and weld parts according to diagrams and blueprint specifications and type, Precision cut materials with power saws, hand shears and grinding equipment, Inspect groove, angle and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and other precision instruments.
Welder/Fabricator
Spaulding Lighting
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.1999 - 01.2000
Responsible for fitting and welding of steel, aluminum and stainless steel parts using a MIG and/or TIG process
Adjusted functional parts of equipment and control instruments, fitted and fabricated metal components
Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as assigned by his supervisor
Of the blueprints and/or drawings
Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
Welder/Fabricator
ThrallCar MFG
Cartersville, Georgia
06.1998 - 07.1999
Developed welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, Specializes in drill press tooling construction, MIG, TIG and FLUX Core welding, pipe welding, blue print reading, Automated welding equipment, Overhead Crane operator, Maintenance department repairs and fabrication, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles: Conducted research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures, discover new patterns of welding phenomena, or to correlate and substantiate hypotheses
Assisted tooling department Foreman with the fabrication and installation of an Auto Rack platform which increased productivity and quality control for the Company.
Education
Cincinnati Job Corps (Welding Technitian)
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2000
Paul Robeson High
Chicago, Ill.
01.1998
Skills
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Power Point
Excel
Share Point
Internet
GATES (Global Air Transportation System)
Safety Management
Fleet Management
Heavy Machinery Operation
Incident Reporting
Emergency repair knowledge
Attention to Detail
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-Making
Problem-solving aptitude
Interpersonal Skills
Team building
Professional Demeanor
Self Motivation
Goal Setting
Task Prioritization
Organizational Skills
References
Ms. Emily Stewart, San Diego, California, (619) 452-8686
SFC Mark Iverson, Fort Eustis, Virginia, (757) 281-8319