Thomas Ragusa

Transfer cargo from ships to trucks and trains as well as move cargo around the docks.

Comply with government regulations and industry best practices concerning documentation, storage, security and workplace safety.

Note every component loaded or unloaded from ships using handheld or mounted computers.

Attend and participating in safety meetings and training maintaining awareness of surroundings and potential safety hazards.

• Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
• Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
• Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
• Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Oversaw 8-member team of census enumerators, providing strategy training and guidance to successfully obtain interviews and adhere to procedures.
• Devised and implemented effective interviewing techniques and strategies to identify best candidates for each position.
• Dispensed assignments to enumerator team and submitted completed work to supervisors.
• Reviewed questionnaire submissions for accuracy and completeness at end of each day, flagging incomplete or problematic surveys for further review.