Taranado Davis
New Orleans,LA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Diligent Material Handler/Rigger offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Kelly Services
2022.10 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Lead Roustabout
Complete Logistical Services
2018.12 - 2022.04
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Assisted with rigging and installation of production equipment, pumps and pipes.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
- Connected and disconnected pipes, pumps and other production equipment to support functionality.
- Performed diverse manual labor tasks, digging trenches and laying pipes with superior physical endurance.
- Assisted roughnecks with tasks and supplied with equipment.
- Offloaded and loaded crane load and assisted crane operator.
Rigger Helper
Coastal Cargo
2018.04 - 2018.10
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
Rig Hand
Artco Stevedoring
2016.04 - 2017.06
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Assisted roughnecks with tasks and supplied with equipment.
- Performed manual operating and maintenance duties in compliance with company quality standards.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Pump Operator Assistant
Tetra Applied Technologies
2014.05 - 2015.12
- Advised lead operator of equipment malfunction, quality issues or other abnormal conditions to expedite repairs and avoid safety hazards.
- Achieved maximum output of production with desired quality while maintaining clean and safe working area.
- Covered operators during breaks to reduce operational delays and maintain production schedule.
- Inspected and packaged finished products to consistently meet quality specifications and inspection criteria.
- Set-up operational activities by obtaining materials for impending job, checking against production order for accuracy and assembling required elements.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Pump Operator Assistant
Superior Energy Services Company
2013.07 - 2014.05
- Advised lead operator of equipment malfunction, quality issues or other abnormal conditions to expedite repairs and avoid safety hazards.
- Achieved maximum output of production with desired quality while maintaining clean and safe working area.
- Covered operators during breaks to reduce operational delays and maintain production schedule.
- Inspected and packaged finished products to consistently meet quality specifications and inspection criteria.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Set-up operational activities by obtaining materials for impending job, checking against production order for accuracy and assembling required elements.
Education
No Degree - Required
SMS Training Academy
New Orleans, LA10.2018
No Degree - ARSC Reciprocal Courses
Gulf Coast Safety Council
New Orleans, LA10.2011
GED -
Office of Adult Education
Georgia 2001.01 - 2001.04
Skills
- Shipping Operations
- Storage Arrangements
- Forklift Operation
- Assembly and Production
- Shipping and Receiving
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Material Packaging
- Loading and Unloading
- Materials Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pulling and Staging
- Item Fittings
- Regulations Compliance
- Operations Support
- Warehouse Safety
- Preparing Containers
- Heavy Lifting
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Monitoring
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Bracing, Padding and Strapping
Certification
- TWIC Expires 05/22/2025
- Basic Plus Expires 08/2024
- ISN Issued 2014
Timeline
Material Handler
Kelly Services
2022.10 - Current
Lead Roustabout
Complete Logistical Services
2018.12 - 2022.04
Rigger Helper
Coastal Cargo
2018.04 - 2018.10
Rig Hand
Artco Stevedoring
2016.04 - 2017.06
Pump Operator Assistant
Tetra Applied Technologies
2014.05 - 2015.12
Pump Operator Assistant
Superior Energy Services Company
2013.07 - 2014.05
GED -
Office of Adult Education
2001.01 - 2001.04
No Degree - Required
SMS Training Academy
No Degree - ARSC Reciprocal Courses
Gulf Coast Safety Council
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