Michael Watson
Coxsackie,NY
Summary
Skilled Laborer with experience providing excellent service as part of licensed construction team. Familiar with safety regulations and occupational hazards. Safely operates equipment and remains focused on task completion. Talented laborer with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
PepsiCo
Latham, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
Construction Laborer
Adamo Construction Inc.
Coxsackie, NY
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations, protecting team members and general public.
- Kept tools and equipment cleaned, well-maintained and properly stored to promote team efficiency.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity.
- Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards.
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Cut trees and placed felling wedges in strategic locations to achieve desired felling results.
- Surveyed cutting areas for potentially unsafe surroundings and cleared out plants, machinery and shrubs presenting safety concerns.
Process Technician/Assembler
Ducommun Incorporated
Coxsackie, NY
10.2010 - 03.2017
- Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
- Communicated with packing technicians on product changeovers and equipment maintenance needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
- Prevented equipment fires and alerted plant personnel regarding hazards.
- Ensured compliance with all safety rules and standards and prepared plans for budgets.
- Collaborated with packaging technicians to determine product changeovers and equipment maintenance needs.
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
- Conducted frequent equipment inspections and basic repair actions to keep machinery operating at peak levels.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
Kitchen Manager/Kitchen Line Cook
Pomodoro Italian Kitchen
Catskill, NY
09.2003 - 10.2010
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent checks of line.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Education
GED -
Coxsackie-Athens High School
Coxsackie, NY06.2004
Skills
- Materials assessment
- Chemical neutralization
- Chemical mixing
- Process improvement
- Protective gear
- Hazardous Chemical Handling
- Painting
- Materials Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Power Tools
- Hand Tools
- Warehouse operations knowledge
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Assembly and production
- Order Picking and Processing
- Lifting and Sorting
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Logistics
- Ditch Digging
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Critical Thinking
- Grounds Maintenance
Certification
Forklift certified
Timeline
Forklift Operator
PepsiCo
09.2020 - Current
Construction Laborer
Adamo Construction Inc.
03.2017 - 09.2020
Process Technician/Assembler
Ducommun Incorporated
10.2010 - 03.2017
Kitchen Manager/Kitchen Line Cook
Pomodoro Italian Kitchen
09.2003 - 10.2010
GED -
Coxsackie-Athens High School