Michael LaBuff Jr
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Citrus Springs,FL
Summary
Chemical Operator brings OSHA-aware safety habits, careful material handling, and organized work practices from fast-paced warehouse operations. Support with truck loading, pallet staging, load securing, and clean work areas points to the kind of attention to detail and controlled execution valued in chemical production settings.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Operator
Surpass Chemical
10.2024 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts to move materials safely between storage, staging, and production areas.
- Monitored chemical handling steps to follow safety protocol and reduce risks during routine operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials while checking labels, counts, and placement for accuracy.
- Staged finished products and raw materials to keep workflow moving between production steps.
- Completed routine warehouse organization tasks to keep inventory areas clear and accessible.
- Checked equipment and materials before use to catch issues early and support smooth operations.
- Separated and stored chemical materials according to site procedures and safety requirements.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Johnson Logistics LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Kept 10-50 pallets organized daily by returning unused materials to designated areas and maintaining a clean warehouse.
- Safely loaded and unloaded 25-50 truckloads weekly using forklift attachments, reducing accident risk during material handling.
- Operated forklifts in compliance with OSHA guidelines and company policies to support safe daily warehouse operations.
- Coordinated with team members to complete warehouse tasks quickly and improve overall productivity.
- Secured loads with strapping and bracing techniques to prevent shifting during transport and handling.
Chemical Operator
Momentive Perfomance Materials
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Handled weekly 5-30 chemical drum moves while following plant safety rules and load securing procedures.
- Maintained daily safety checks on 1-10 chemical handling tasks to support a safe work area.
- Operated chemical processing equipment in line with company standards and production requirements.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored production chemicals to keep work moving smoothly.
- Used forklifts and heavy machinery safely during drumming operations and material movement.
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared food and beverage items following standard procedures to support consistent service.
- Handled register transactions and payment processing with a focus on accuracy and speed.
- Maintained clean workstations and dining areas throughout shifts to support a safe, welcoming environment.
- Restocked supplies and ingredients to keep service areas ready for continuous customer demand.
- Supported drive-thru and counter service by taking orders and responding to customer requests.
- Disposed of waste and maintained back-of-house areas according to store cleanliness standards.
- Assisted team members during rush periods by coordinating task flow and keeping service moving.
Education
High School Diploma -
Socastee High School
Myrtle Beach, SCSkills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet staging
- Batch processing techniques
- Hazardous chemicals
- Chemical handling
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Load securing
- Production reporting
Certification
Hazwoper Certification
Timeline
Chemical Operator
Surpass Chemical
10.2024 - 06.2026
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Johnson Logistics LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024
Chemical Operator
Momentive Perfomance Materials
02.2022 - 01.2023
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
04.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Socastee High School