Thomas Farrell
Gloversville,NY
Summary
Dynamic and mission-driven professional with extensive experience at Target Distribution, excelling in facility maintenance and equipment operation. Proven ability to train and mentor coworkers while ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in using power tools and adept at multitasking, consistently achieving operational efficiency and excellence in challenging environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Attendant 2
Target Distribution
Amsterdam, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of facility areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading merchandise to support operational flow.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Performed routine inspections of equipment, ensuring functionality and safety compliance.
- Run and maintain battery changing sled for powered industrial trucks.
- Maintain and repair batteries for industrial warehouse equipment.
- Use gas powered and battery powered fork trucks for many applications.
- Use scissor lift for maintenance on overhead equipment- fans, belts, motors, tier racks, signs, dock door springs
- Repair concrete floors and drill floors for anchoring racks or warehouse equipment.
- Light carpentry and finish work.
- Some work in metal shop- cutting, drilling, shaping, and welding.
- Repair and Troubleshoot printing and labeling machines
- Maintain and run trash compactor, plastic compactor and cardboard bailing compactor.
- Help and support outside vendors with equipment, tools, parts, and a helping hand.
- As an FA2, I am in charge of training new employees to drive equipment and use tools for all areas of being a Facility Attendant for Target Distribution.
- Work in a team environment and communicate with radios on a daily basis.
Tree Arborist
Self-employeed
Johnstown, NY
06.2007 - 08.2023
- Assessed tree health and safety to determine pruning and removal needs.
- Executed tree trimming and removal operations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Operated specialized equipment for tree care, including chainsaws and chippers.
- Mentored other arborists in best practices and safe handling of tools.
- Also maintained lawns and leaf removal.
Correctional Officer
Fulton County Correctional Facility
Johnstown, NY
10.2010 - 10.2022
- Enforced facility regulations to maintain safety and order within inmate population.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential security risks and ensure compliance with policies.
- Responded to emergencies, employing crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate volatile situations.
- Monitored inmate behavior, documenting incidents and reporting violations to appropriate authorities.
- Transported inmates to court, hospitals, prisons, and mental institutions.
- Trained yearly in firearms use and pepper spray applications
Cryogenics Technician
USMC Reserves
Newburgh, NY
02.2001 - 02.2007
- Operated and maintained cryogenic systems ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in the development of maintenance protocols for cryogenic equipment, enhancing reliability.
- Trained junior technicians on cryogenic procedures and safety measures, fostering team competency.
- Conducted routine inspections of cryogenic tanks, identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Worked on flight lines using cryogenic gases and liquid nitrogen and or oxygen.
- Analyzed breathing oxygen for pilots.
- Used Nitrogen for many applications such as aeronautical tires, emergency systems, and heat seeking arms.
- Maintained rank as Corporal and ran Cryogenics department in charge of other marines.
- Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Worked and lived at other bases around country and out of country.
- During reserve duty worked for Atlantic Testing Laboratories in NYS - concrete testing, soil compaction, PCB testing, and radiation density tests.
Education
Environmental Studies
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYForestry
FMCC
Montgomery, NYSkills
- Teaching and working with coworkers
- Always ready to learn new job skills
- Skilled with chainsaws and other cutting tools
- Used to working in extreme heat and cold
- Strong multitasking skills
- Mission accomplishment driven
- Excellent fork truck skills
- Great with many power tools
Timeline
Facility Attendant 2
Target Distribution
06.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Fulton County Correctional Facility
10.2010 - 10.2022
Tree Arborist
Self-employeed
06.2007 - 08.2023
Cryogenics Technician
USMC Reserves
02.2001 - 02.2007
Environmental Studies
SUNY Cobleskill
Forestry
FMCC