Patrick Rubenkoenig
Lake Worth
Summary
Results-driven safety professional with extensive experience in safety audits, training development, and risk assessment. Proven ability to enhance workplace safety and compliance through effective communication and team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Captain
Union Pacfic Railroad
Fort Worth
01.2015 - Current
- Conducted safety audits to assess compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Developed and delivered safety training programs for employees across various departments.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to enhance readiness for potential incidents.
- Implemented hazard identification processes to minimize workplace risks and ensure safety.
- Collaborated with management to create and update safety guidelines and protocols.
- Monitored safety equipment inventory and ensured proper maintenance and usage.
- Liaised with regulatory agencies during inspections and compliance assessments.
- Facilitated communication between teams regarding safety concerns and best practices.
- Promoted a culture of safe behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards programs or contests.
- Updated safety manuals as needed based on changes in regulations or company policy.
- Documented all safety activities including incident reports, inspection results, training sessions.
- Coordinated emergency response drills in order to practice evacuation plans.
- Performed regular audits of personal protective equipment availability and usage.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
- Monitored employee compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
- Participated in monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings to discuss progress towards meeting goals.
- Developed safe work practices for processes that involve hazardous materials or operations.
- Collaborated with management to ensure that all health and safety policies are being followed correctly.
- Ensured that all required safety signage is present throughout the facility.
- Facilitated meetings between workers and supervisors regarding health and safety topics.
- Conducted safety inspections of the workplace and identified potential hazards.
- Assessed risk levels associated with various tasks in order to determine appropriate protective measures.
- Regularly reviewed accident reports to identify trends or areas needing improvement.
- Provided safety training to new employees on proper use of equipment, hazard recognition, and emergency protocols.
- Maintained records of material safety data sheets for hazardous substances used in the facility.
Material Handler
Union Pacific
Fort Worth
08.2011 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments from delivery trucks.
- Sorted and organized inventory items to maintain a neat workspace.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Wrapped and labeled products for secure storage and shipping procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to monitor stock levels accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to meet safety and health standards.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
- Transported hazardous materials safely according to established protocols.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or trainings.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
Forklift Operator
Union Pacfic Railroad
Fort Worth
08.2011 - Current
- Certified forklift instructor.
- Trained coworkers to operate a forklift.
- Inspected equipment daily for safety compliance and proper functioning.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from railcars to designated areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within a warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks efficiently.
- Conducted routine safety checks on forklift equipment before operation.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Operated forklifts to move freight within railroad yards efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Azle High School
Azle, TX05-2008
Skills
- Safety audits
- Safety training
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Material handling
- Training facilitation
- Effective communication
- Shipping coordination
- Regulation adherence
- Team collaboration
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
Timeline
Safety Captain
Union Pacfic Railroad
01.2015 - Current
Material Handler
Union Pacific
08.2011 - Current
Forklift Operator
Union Pacfic Railroad
08.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Azle High School
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