Rolando Saavedra
granite city
Summary
Highly skilled metalworker prepared for this role with expertise in molten metal handling, desulfurization, and quality control. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with proven track record of reliability and adaptability. Known for precision, safety awareness, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2023 - Current
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Laborer, Hot Metal/Desulfurization Pulpit Operator
US Steel
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked with and around molten metal.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Greased hot metal crane bails.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Worked with and communicated around Trains and Cranes.
- Maintained records of incoming hot metal torpedo cars.
- Tested the metals temperature, silicon and sulfur levels.
- Poured molten metal into a hot metal ladle to the requested weight and safely guided cranes to pick up the batch when ready to be sent out for desulfurization.
- Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks and fixing any issues with equipment that could impede the deadline
- Received metal for desulfurization and maintained records of each batch and was responsible for removing the sulfur on each batch to the grade requested.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- operated small remote cranes pick up lances and pallets
- maintained records of material trailers.
- hooked up and unhooked high pressure hoses on to material trailers.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, clamp trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Maintenance Worker
Top Golf
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Assisted in maintaining outdoor areas such as landscaping, snow removal, and general upkeep efforts for an aesthetically pleasing environment yearround.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
- Collaborated with other team members to complete complex repair projects within deadline constraints.
- Assisted in facility renovations, including painting, minor plumbing repairs, and carpentry work.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Improved equipment reliability with routine inspections and necessary adjustments.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Granite City Highschool
Granite City, IL05-2018
Skills
- Repair and maintenance
- Materials transport
- Production of steel
- Equipment monitoring
- Load calculations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Overhead crane operation
- Production and processing management
- Sample preparation
- Data interpretation
- Chemical handling
- Data collection
- Quality control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2023 - Current
Laborer, Hot Metal/Desulfurization Pulpit Operator
US Steel
06.2022 - 09.2023
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
01.2020 - 05.2022
Maintenance Worker
Top Golf
03.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Granite City Highschool
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