Samuel Coleman
Georgia-Pacific
Wedgefield,SC
9
years of professional experience
Results-driven Crane Operator with extensive experience at Georgia-Pacific, excelling in precision lifting and load calculation. Proven ability to enhance safety and efficiency through rigorous equipment inspection and effective team collaboration. Adept at managing heavy lifts under pressure, ensuring seamless material movement while maintaining high safety standards.
Work History
Crane Operator
1 Year 10 Months- Operated overhead and mobile cranes to move heavy materials safely across production and storage areas.
- Inspected rigging, hooks, and controls before lifts to maintain safe, reliable crane performance.
- Positioned loads precisely using hand signals, radio communication, and site safety procedures.
- Coordinated with production teams to support continuous material flow and minimize handling delays.
- Followed lockout/tagout and workplace safety standards during equipment setup and load movement.
- Monitored load stability and travel paths to prevent product damage and equipment incidents.
- Documented equipment issues and reported maintenance needs to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Trained newer operators on crane controls, lift planning, and safe material-handling practices.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
11 Months- Operated forklift to move inbound and outbound materials across warehouse aisles and staging areas.
- Inspected loads, pallets, and equipment daily to maintain safe material handling standards.
- Verified shipping labels, part numbers, and locations against warehouse documentation for accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers while following dock procedures and product protection requirements.
- Supplied production lines with timely material deliveries to prevent workflow disruptions.
- Completed inventory counts and updated stock records using warehouse management systems.
- Coordinated with logistics and production teams to resolve shortages and prioritize urgent orders.
- Trained new operators on forklift safety, warehouse processes, and storage practices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Assembler
1 Year 2 Months- Assembled poultry product components on production line while maintaining consistent workflow and line speed.
- Monitored product quality, removing damaged or nonconforming items before packaging.
- Inspected finished cases for correct labeling, weight, and presentation.
- Adjusted equipment settings to support smooth conveyor operation and reduce downtime.
Machine Operator
2 Years- Operated production equipment to maintain consistent output and product quality.
- Monitored machinery performance and adjusted settings to meet specifications.
- Inspected finished products for defects and separated nonconforming materials.
- Followed safety procedures and maintained clean, organized work areas.
- Completed routine machine setup, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Recorded production data and communicated equipment issues to supervisors.
- Assisted maintenance teams with preventive checks and minor repairs.
- Supported workflow efficiency by coordinating materials and maintaining production schedules.
Work Inform
1 Year 1 Month- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Forklift Operator
1 Year- Operated forklift to move pallets safely through warehouse and loading areas.
- Inspected equipment before shifts to verify brakes, forks, hydraulics, and controls.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers while following shipping and receiving procedures.
- Stacked inventory accurately to support organized storage and efficient material flow.
- Verified product labels and counts to prevent placement and picking errors.
- Coordinated with warehouse team to prioritize urgent orders and maintain production pace.
- Followed safety protocols consistently to reduce damage, spills, and workplace hazards.
- Assisted with inventory organization, stocking, and cleanup to keep work area compliant.
Assembly Line Worker
6 Months- Assembled heavy equipment components using hand tools and power tools on paced production line.
- Inspected parts for quality, verifying fit, alignment, and surface finish against specifications.
- Followed safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements to maintain secure work area.
- Loaded, moved, and staged materials to keep assembly stations supplied and organized.
- Read work instructions and blueprints to complete builds accurately and consistently.
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Crane assembly
Accurate communication
Crane operations
Crane maintenance
Mobile crane operations
Precision lifting
Equipment inspection
Team collaboration
Load calculation
Hand-eye coordination
Construction safety
Equipment maintenance
Crane steering
Heavy lift management
Parts inspection
Weather adaptation
Stress tolerance
Materials movement
Maintenance and repairs
Inventory tracking
Timeline
Crane Operator
Georgia-Pacific
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Volvo Cars
12.2023 - 11.2024Read More
Assembler
Pilgrim Pride
09.2022 - 11.2023Read More
Machine Operator
GSI
09.2020 - 09.2022Read More
Work Inform
ADM
08.2019 - 09.2020Read More
Forklift Operator
North Track
08.2018 - 08.2019Read More
Assembly Line Worker
Caterpillar
02.2018 - 08.2018Read More
Manning High School
High School Diploma
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