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Rollin Wicks

Chicago,IL

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Experience Hydro
Yankton, SD
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.

Furnace Operator

Experience Hydro
Yankton, SD
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Documented daily activities efficiently and accurately with accurate company logs.
  • Operated equipment such as lift trucks, bobcats and cranes to transport materials and products.
  • Reviewed parts and removed extra materials before loading into furnace, consistently maintaining tight production targets.
  • Maintained safe operations of Hydro furnace melting metal such as aluminum and copper.
  • Kept operations in compliance with company targets, safety requirements and legal statutes.
  • Monitored flow, temperature and belt speed to keep smooth production.

Crane Operator

Metal Matics
Bedford Park, IL
06.2012 - 10.2014
  • Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
  • Safely operated aluminum smelter, junction upgrades and deep mine shaft.
  • Followed top piling techniques when working with various types of piles to complete projects safely and on-time.
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Inspected, cleaned and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.

Skid Steer Operator

Metal Management
Chicago, IL
02.2004 - 12.2009
  • Removed debris such as brush and stumps to clear work areas.
  • Lifted, moved and bunched felled trees using crawlers and tractors.
  • Used heavy duty chainsaws to complete close-quarters work.
  • Stacked logs onto trailers and trimmed ends.
  • Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Carpentry

Dawson Community College
Chicago, IL
08.2011

High School Diploma -

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Chicago, IL
06.1999

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Load Inspection
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Forklift Operation
  • Time Management
  • Skid, Platform and Car Emptying
  • Crane Operation
  • Heavy Load Hoisting
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Spreadsheet Tracking

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Experience Hydro
03.2021 - 01.2022

Furnace Operator

Experience Hydro
08.2018 - 02.2021

Crane Operator

Metal Matics
06.2012 - 10.2014

Skid Steer Operator

Metal Management
02.2004 - 12.2009

Associate of Arts - Carpentry

Dawson Community College

High School Diploma -

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

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