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Robert Oakes Jr

Robert Oakes Jr

Rigger & Forklift Operator
Galliano,LA

Summary

Over 20 years of rigging experience. Over 10 years of operating forklifts. Reliable with strong work ethic. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.

Overview

23
23

Years of rigging experience. 10 years of forklift experience

2
2

Certifications. Forklift Operator & Rigger

Work History

Rigger & Forklift Operator

Extreme Welding Service
11.2022 - Current
  • Operated forklift safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries
  • Unloaded and stacked materials in yard (staging areas, trucks, warehouses, etc.)
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags
  • Transported goods between locations
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged
  • Communicated with fotemans to determine lift placement
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and personnel
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed routine maintenance
  • Used straps, slings & other rigging equipment
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels
  • Drove equipment from site to site
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Prevented waste when transferring fuel & oil from tank to equipment
  • Signaled workers to offload & load various lifts

Forklift Operator & Bobcat Operator

Dean Blanchard Seafood
05.2015 - 01.2021

Offloaded, weighed & stored seafood.


Loaded seafood on trailers to be shipped.


Ran the entire dock for about a year.

Rigger

USA General Labor
01.2005 - 11.2010
  • Rigged for heavy lifts
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty
  • Rigged cable and pipe in configurations to support loads
  • Communicated with equipment operators
  • Secured safety equipment and always used rigging according to requirements
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.

Rigger & Forklift Operator

Allison Marine/Fourchon Heavy Lift
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Rigged for heavy lifts
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines company policy
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid incidents
  • Unloaded and stacked various loads
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached tags
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed general maintenance
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels
  • Drove equipment from one site to site
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight on tags or labels
  • Prevented waste when transferring fluids between containers and equipment

Non Friction Crane Operator

Offshore Liftboats
06.2003 - 06.2004
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio in coordinating crane movements
  • Operated large crane for varous lifts
  • Maneuvered loads safely, with accuracy and stability
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment
  • Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities
  • Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety

Rigger

William Lerille Production Guagers
07.1999 - 11.2002
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty
  • Rigged cables and pipes in safe manner
  • Rigged for heavy lifts
  • Secured safety equipment
  • Communicated with equipment operators for various loads
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet deadlines
  • Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment for various lifting operations
  • Skilled at working independently or collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and weather conditions

Education

General Education Diploma - GED

The Opportunity Place
Cut Off, LA
01.2001

Skills

  • Forklift Certification
  • Rigger Certification
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Equipment Moving
  • Load Calculation
  • Safety Understanding
  • Rigging Preparation
  • Basic Mathematical Abilities
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • CPR Training
  • Safety Standards
  • Basic Math Aptitude
  • Overhead Crane Operator Training
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Staging and Sorting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • General Laborer
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Licensed Rigger & Forklift Operator
  • Rigger & Forklift Training

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.
Muhammad Ali

Timeline

Rigger & Forklift Operator

Extreme Welding Service
11.2022 - Current

Forklift Operator & Bobcat Operator

Dean Blanchard Seafood
05.2015 - 01.2021

Rigger

USA General Labor
01.2005 - 11.2010

Rigger & Forklift Operator

Allison Marine/Fourchon Heavy Lift
07.2004 - 07.2005

Non Friction Crane Operator

Offshore Liftboats
06.2003 - 06.2004

Rigger

William Lerille Production Guagers
07.1999 - 11.2002

General Education Diploma - GED

The Opportunity Place
  • Licensed Rigger & Forklift Operator
  • Rigger & Forklift Training
Robert Oakes JrRigger & Forklift Operator