Cortez D. Crawford
**** *** *** * **********, AL 35233 ***************@*****.***
CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 30 hour course
- Forklift certifications
- Heavy Equipment Operator
SKILLS & ABILITIES
. Current forklift operation license
. Extremely proficient in picking, packing and moving duties
. Functional knowledge of commonly-used concepts and practices used in a
warehouse capacity
. In depth knowledge of common warehouse layouts and their functionality
. Safety techniques and Safety case management
. Organization and Communication
. Excellent physical dexterity
. Ability to work in extreme conditions
. Able to follow instructions
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
. Fixed a complex problem Singlehandedly with a forklift to which the
engineer had made refusal and deemed irreparable.
. Promoted from general worker to forklift operator within three months of
performing quality work.
Work Experience
IFCO Inc., Birmingham, AL June 2013- Present
Safety Supervisor
- Performs routine safety training sessions and holds toolbox
talks with the crews on job sites or at show ups.
- Performs regular jobsite inspections of all crews in order to
identify any unsafe work practices and unsafe conditions, documenting
the visits on observation forms and forwarding findings to various
administrative and management personnel.
- Responsible for the coordination of supplemental inspections
when new equipment, substances or processes are introduced as well as
when new or formerly undistinguishable hazards are discovered.
- Helps with the completion of project safety planning and
hazard investigation with supervisors, foremen, and managers on new
jobs. Verify that corrective processes are finished in a suitable
amount of time for all identified hazards.
- Verify the completion of safety recommendations made by the
insurance carrier, safety committee or any other safety consultants.
- Investigate illnesses and injuries in order to determine the
cause and take affirmative action toward preventing recurrence.
- Submit status reports each week that specifies projects that
were completed during that particular week.
- Makes sure that proper fire extinguishers and first aid
supplies are kept on or near company equipment and vehicles.
- Enforces all of the company safety rules.
- Works with supervisors and managers in order to apply adequate
disciplinary procedures for employees who violate the safety rules.
- Assist with drug testing and promoting safety in the field.
Kimberly Clark, Beech Island SC Nov.2009 - June 2013
Forklift Operator November 2009 - May 2010
- Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate,
relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
- Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move
product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the
merchandise in the appropriate areas.
- Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate
and free of damage. Report quality variances.
- Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring
that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer
service standards.
- Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage
areas into rail cars or trailers.
- Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and
materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use
radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, putaway, and load
functions, as required. Maintain the facility's equipment and
materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis,
inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other
equipment.
Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following
prescribed work methods.
- Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee
that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in
physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation. Operate RF scanner
to determine inbound/outbound inventory
- Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and
orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the
warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply
with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
- Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and
equipment maintenance as required.
Forklift Instructor May 2010- March 2011
- Understands the importance of safety and is familiar with
OSHA, ADOT, ASME/ANSI, and industry standards.
- Performs hands on instructional training on power industrial
trucks (forklift) at various sites and works closely with the site
managers, and warehouse operations ensuring industry best practices
- Perform hands on instructional training on power industrial
trucks (PIT), decision driving, fall protection, personnel transfers
- Coach operators precautionary steps to take to avoid
accidents/injuries/fatalities
- The facilitation of regulatory and industry based programs to
meet compliance standards
- Manage the use of audio/visual equipment and classroom groups
during training
- Accurately keep trainee records such as employee rosters and
written exam results
- Compile data and reports all findings to the project Manager
- Ability to conduct an interactive classroom environment
- Ability to effectively interact with client trainers
- Ability to work in a high intense work environment
- Familiar with Occupational Safety and Health information that
applies to specific activities related to powered industrial trucks,
including: loading, unloading, working with Hazardous Materials,
vehicle maintenance, and industry best practices
Safety Supervisor March 2011- June 2013
- Performs routine safety training sessions and holds toolbox
talks with the crews on job sites or at show ups.
- Performs regular jobsite inspections of all crews in order to
identify any unsafe work practices and unsafe conditions, documenting
the visits on observation forms and forwarding findings to various
administrative and management personnel.
- Responsible for the coordination of supplemental inspections
when new equipment, substances or processes are introduced as well as
when new or formerly undistinguishable hazards are discovered.
- Helps with the completion of project safety planning and
hazard investigation with supervisors, foremen, and managers on new
jobs. Verify that corrective processes are finished in a suitable
amount of time for all identified hazards.
- Verify the completion of safety recommendations made by the
insurance carrier, safety committee or any other safety consultants.
- Investigate illnesses and injuries in order to determine the
cause and take affirmative action toward preventing recurrence.
- Submit status reports each week that specifies projects that
were completed during that particular week.
- Makes sure that proper fire extinguishers and first aid
supplies are kept on or near company equipment and vehicles.
- Enforces all of the company safety rules.
- Works with supervisors and managers in order to apply adequate
disciplinary procedures for employees who violate the safety rules.
- Assist with drug testing and promoting safety in the field
Work Experience: Quad Golf Cars, Augusta, GA May 2008 To July 2009
Responsible for using forklift to pull orders Worked in the receiving and
shipping department Responsible for packing, picking and scanning
orders using a palletize Records are also done Responsible for
putting and pulling away orders in a temperature controlled setting
Serve as a FED-EX and UPS warehouse person Also responsible for
working as a scanner.