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Thomas Buchanan

Roan Mountain,TN

Summary

Loader operator with strong background transporting materials on site. Successful at safely operating equipment to move materials while working quickly to meet requested deadlines. Team player when helping other crew members and following supervisor's orders.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Loader Operator

Cornerstone Building Solutions
Elizabethton, Tennessee
07.2016 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
  • Conducted routine checks on machines for signs of wear and tear or potential malfunctions.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
  • Participated in regular training sessions related to machine operations and safety procedures.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials from trailers using appropriate tools or equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job tasks, machine operation status, maintenance needs.
  • Ensured that all loads were properly balanced and secured before transporting them according to safety standards.
  • Logged completed jobs in system.
  • Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.

Trained new employees in all aspects of shipping.

I have done billing, transfers, loading and staging ,

Major repair and electronics

US Textiles
Newland, North Carolina
08.1987 - 04.2016

Fixed knitting machines which included all electronics in the whole knitting department

Made programs for the machinery

Ordered parts

Supervised

Trained other employees

Worked there 27 1/2 years until the plant shut down

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics

Maryland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC

Skills

  • Team training
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Supervisory skills
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Load calculation
  • Freight handling
  • Vehicle loading
  • Forklift operation
  • Product shipments
  • Load planning
  • Shipment processing
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading efficiency
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Loader Operator

Cornerstone Building Solutions
07.2016 - Current

Major repair and electronics

US Textiles
08.1987 - 04.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics

Maryland Community College
Thomas Buchanan