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Thomas Higgins

Ben Lomond,CA

Summary

Dynamic Lead operator with a record of enhancing productivity and safety. Expert in forklift operation and material sorting, coupled with exceptional team development and customer service skills. Achieved significant improvements in recycling efficiency and workplace safety, embodying punctuality and reliability.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Recovery Lead

Grey Bears
07.2019 - 07.2024
  • Trained and supervised a team of operators, resulting in increased productivity and improved performance.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Facilitated ongoing training sessions to ensure all team members were equipped with current knowledge about relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in the field of recycling recovery.
  • Acted as a resource for other team members by sharing best practices, offering guidance on challenging cases, and providing support when needed.
  • Boosted employee morale through effective communication, feedback, and recognition initiatives.
  • Conducted regular risk assessments, addressing potential hazards before they escalate into serious issues.
  • Implemented quality control measures to minimize contamination in recycled materials and maintain high standards.
  • Developed training programs for new hires to improve overall team performance.
  • Reduced workplace accidents by enforcing strict safety protocols for staff members.
  • Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and growth opportunities where needed.
  • Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
  • Utilized balers to compress recyclable materials.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
  • Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.

Resource Recovery Operator

Valley Women's Club Recycling/Redemption Centers
07.2008 - 06.2019
  • Increased facility cleanliness, maintaining a well-organized and hazard-free work environment.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate records of processed materials and associated revenues generated from their sale.
  • Enhanced recycling efficiency by implementing innovative sorting techniques.
  • Optimized resource management by accurately weighing recyclable materials and recording data for further analysis.
  • Contributed to company''s sustainability goals, consistently meeting or exceeding recycling quotas.
  • Ensured safety compliance with thorough knowledge of workplace regulations and guidelines.
  • Upheld quality control standards by meticulously monitoring the condition of incoming materials, ensuring only appropriate items were processed.
  • Expedited material transportation to various processing stations, ensuring timely completion of daily tasks.
  • Maximized operational efficiency, regularly inspecting equipment for maintenance needs and reporting issues promptly.
  • Improved material processing speeds by utilizing appropriate tools and machinery effectively.
  • Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
  • Utilized balers to compress recyclable materials.
  • Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.
  • Processed Redemption Transactions accurately and swiftly.
  • Customer Interaction and Service.

Education

High School Diploma -

White Oak High School
Ben Lomond, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Certified & Safe forklift operator (8 Years)
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Transaction processing
  • Material sorting / handling
  • Individual recycling material tracking for shipments
  • Helpful and friendly customer service
  • Staff training and team member development
  • Safe operation of multiple size balers
  • Site & environmental safety educator
  • Vendor interactions for shipment scheduling

Certification

  • Forklift License - Approximately 8 years current card expires 2/2027

Timeline

Resource Recovery Lead

Grey Bears
07.2019 - 07.2024

Resource Recovery Operator

Valley Women's Club Recycling/Redemption Centers
07.2008 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

White Oak High School

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