Heavy Equipment Front End

PAUL BEST

PO Box *** Franklinton, NC ***** · 252-***-****

ad31jq@r.postjobfree.com

Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and dedicated individual seeking a position that will allow me to illustrate my ability to perform tasks developed through experience.

EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2022-PRESENT

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, Meridian Waste

•Operate heavy equipment at the environmental landfill, which is primarily the compactor, but also includes the excavator, bulldozer, and front-end loader

•Continuously monitor waste for unacceptable items such as hazardous materials and attention to weather conditions

•Complete equipment inspections twice daily to ensure equipment was operating correctly

•Perform and document minor service on equipment and complete equipment condition reports, when necessary

•Follow company safety policies and procedures

FEBRUARY 2020-SEPTEMBER 2022

SELECTOR/ORDER FILLER, Delhaize America (Food Lion Distribution)

•Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment in a busy environment

•Accurately select and palletize frozen food for shipment to retail stores using a voice prompt system

•Perform various tasks assigned by supervisor or team lead

•Complete necessary documents for orders pulled

•Perform pre-operational check of pallet jacks or forklifts

•Keep work area clean and free of debris

FEBRUARY 2019-FEBRUARY 2020

SHIPPING LOADER, Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions

•Transfer glass from tables, furnaces, rolling racks, delivery trucks, or wood crates

•Read and attach appropriate labels and tags to the product

•Perform quality inspections, operate equipment, and manually maneuver equipment

•Inspect product for abnormalities and immediately notify supervisor of any issues

JULY 2018-JANUARY 2019

HOME BUILDING TEAM MEMBER, Clayton Homes

•Applying exterior walls to manufactured homes according to blueprint

•Prepare and produce precast concrete fireplace & surround

•Routing and installing windows and doors

•Ensuring that all homes meet sales orders, prints, specifications, and building codes

•Planning and organizing the manufacturing activities in my area by communicating anticipated material shortages and any quality issues.

•Operating forklift daily, complying with company SOP’s and policies for equipment operation

MARCH 2018-JULY 2018

GENERAL LABORER, Labor Quick Staffing

•Perform maintenance and repair work on standard gauge railroad tracks and ties

•Install, remove, space, and taper railroad ties

•Operate excavator, backhoe, and bulldozer

•Install and adjust mechanical flanges, oilers, spring switches, and equipment

•Maintain railroad beds by cutting, filling, and removing debris and obstructions

•Spotting and flagging vehicles in and out of the construction site

•Complete a variety of routine and recurring railroad track repairs and preventive maintenance services

APRIL 2017-MARCH 2018

EXTRUSION MACHINE OPERATOR, Absolute Plastics

•Set, calibrate, and operate extrusion line

•Maintain optimum extrusion parameters for the highest production volume and quality

•Monitor and control material usage and scrap

•Ensure maximum machine up-time

•Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment as scheduled

•Perform troubleshooting and problem solving of issues on the extrusion line

•Maintain cleanliness and functionality of maintenance equipment, tools, and fixtures

NOVEMBER 2012-AUGUST 2015

PROD. WORKER/FRONT END LOADER/SUPERVISOR, Reflective recycling

•Operated front end loader, bobcat, and forklift

•Inspected glass and prepared materials to be shipped

•Evaluated shift work documentation

•Troubleshoot machine jams and determined preventive measure to prevent future occurrences

•Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment as scheduled

JANUARY 2012-NOVEMBER 2012

SANITATION WORKER, Smithfield Packing

•Checked equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled and prepared for operations

•Prepared machinery for cleaning, removed remaining materials from the machines and floors, and placed in the proper containers

•Disassembled and assembled belts, machine parts, conveyors, guard rails, lids, doors, and guards

•Blew the production equipment, conveyors, and machinery with the compressed air tool

•Obtained and applied the appropriate sanitizing solution to production surfaces to kill bacteria from poultry

EDUCATION

2001 BEDDINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL-WILSON, NC

CERTIFICATIONS

Front-End Loader/Bobcat/Fork Truck/Skid Steer Certified

Manlift Operator Certification

CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)

SKILLS

Heavy Equipment Operation & Knowledge

Manual/Powered Pallet Jack

Team Player

Knowledge of Production and Workflow

Sweepers/Scrubbers

Order & Stock Picking

Excel

Problem Solving

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