Inventory Control Hazardous Materials

Brian Evans

773-***-**** ad5xbx@r.postjobfree.com Oaklawn, IL. 60453

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

To develop a career so that I may be an asset to the organization. SKILLS

Switching Cars Coupling and Uncoupling Train Operations Understanding PTC Systems Checking Switches Signal Training Rail Safety Hazardous Materials Train Assembly Track Switching Functions Safety Awareness

EXPERIENCE

FREIGHT CONDUCTOR, Chicago, IL

Union Pacific Railroad, October 2023-Present

• Inspected brakes and air hoses regularly to ensure they were functioning properly.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.

• Assessed the condition of railcars prior to departure from yard locations.

• Ensured efficient loading and unloading times for each stop on the route.

• Operated locomotives safely while adhering to Federal Railroad Administration standards.

• Efficiently coordinated train movement through multiple yards and tracks.

• Developed an in-depth understanding of freight operations, including car switching and spotting techniques. Provided detailed reports on arrival and departure times, cargo weight, and other relevant information for each train run completed.

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• Managed hazardous materials shipping documents and ensured proper labeling was applied.

• Monitored radio communications between crew members and dispatchers during runs.

• Performed daily inspection of railcars to identify any issues or damage.

• Maintained thorough knowledge of safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.

• Performed inspections of cars for confirming safe working conditions.

• Maintained vigilant observation for spotting suspicious activity or safety hazards around railways.

• Coordinated with dispatch staff to determine correct routing.

• Reviewed manifest activity to verify accurate account of loading and unloading.

• Engaged in switching tracks, coupling, and uncoupling cars and routing inbound and outbound traffic.

• Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.

• Observed yard traffic to determine tracks available to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.

• Received instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes. Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made sure that cars were added and removed at proper points on routes.

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• Arranged for removal of defective cars from trains at stations and stops.

• Began train runs, stopped trains and changed speed, using telecommunications equipment, and hand signals.

• Able To Mount & Dismount Moving Equipment

• Work efficiently and productively under stressful working conditions Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

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• Assisted engineer by aiding in operation of locomotive equipment.

• Coordinated with dispatch staff to determine correct routing. TRAIN CONDUCTOR, Joliet, IL

Rail Management Services LLC, April 2023-August 2023

• Able To Mount & Dismount Moving Equipment

• Work efficiently and productively under stressful working conditions Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

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• Assisted engineer by aiding in operation of locomotive equipment.

• Coordinated with dispatch staff to determine correct routing.

• Engaged in switching tracks, coupling, and uncoupling cars and routing inbound and outbound traffic.

• Received instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes.

• Moved cars to fit planned train configurations, combining, and separating cars to make up and break up trains.

• Began train runs, stopped trains and changed speed, using telecommunications equipment, and hand signals.

• Observed yard traffic to determine tracks available to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic. LEAD ALLOCATOR/ MACHINE OPERATOR/ SHIPPING CLERK, Douglas, Batavia, IL TECHMER PM, December 2016-August 2022

• Experienced blending/production operator, chemical mixing and batch making.

• Forklift Operator (Reach/Clamp/Sit-Down/Cherry-Picker/EPJ)

• Training new employees in the production/blending department.

• Seal, stencil &/or label containers of finished products and move them to their designated area. Following all company safety rules to ensure the productive nature of company ESHA programs & maintain 5S Cleanliness of work area & participate in CPS initiatives.

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My Responsibilities For Shipping Clerk included recording every detail of the order, from packing items into containers to labeling them.

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Also being accountable for ensuring that each package gets shipped correctly and timely to avoid missing deliveries or lost goods.

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• Paying Attention to detail

• Communicating w/other employees to ensure the job is done adequately

• Making sure things are Organized to make work easier for everyone

• Providing Great Customer service skills to in-bound trucks. Preparing products for incoming and outgoing shipping and keeps careful records of all shipping data after verifying its contents.

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CREW LEADER/ MITIGATION/ FIRE TECHNICIAN, Douglas, Batavia, IL Midwest Restoration Services, October 2014-December 2016 24Hr Residential & Commercial Disaster Emergency service where I articulated with written & verbal communication skills w/clients on a daily basis, logging onto our Dash Data base to write dictation after each completion of a job also taking photos of loses before/after rehab work has been completed only to be uploaded to our Dash database.

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Driving to & from jobs w/the responsibility of others, drawing up sketches of parameters where demo work has to be done so that the contractors would know the exact measurements.

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• Writing-up Inventory list using a program called Contents Tracking on our pack-outs for Xactimate. Experienced in mixing chemicals for cleaning solution for furniture that accumulated Soot, loading/Unloading trucks, On-site cleaning experience as well.

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MITIGATION/DRY, PROJECT MANAGER/COORDINATOR, Wheeling, Illinois Universal Restoration Services, Inc, March 2012-September 2014 Residential & Commercial 24hr Disaster Emergency Service where I specialized in scheduling time & dates with the homeowners to Clean Contents, Move Contents, Protect the insureds possessions by performing pack- outs and move-backs once home had been repaired, water mitigation, fire mitigation, general cleaning, carpet & Upholstery cleaning, duct cleaning, demolition work, & mold remediation.

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MITIGATION TECH, Touhy, Illinois

FireClean Restoration Services, January 2009-November 2011

• Mitigation Tech.

Content Cleaning Tech: 24Hr Residential & Commercial Disaster Emergency Service where I specialized in content cleaning, carpet upholstery, water mitigation, cleaning up debris from fire losses, general cleaning, demolition work, mold remediation, pack-outs & move- backs.

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DISASTER RESTORATION SPECIALIST, Glenview, Illinois Laurens Services Restoration, Inc, November 2005-October 2008 Disaster Restoration Specialists: Residential & Commercial 24hr Emergency Service after Fire-Structure and Contents Cleaning & Contents Moving/Packing, Protection and Emergency Storage from Water Damage, Mitigation Technician for Carpet Upholstery & Air Duct Cleaning, Mold Remediation, Garment Restoration/Dry Cleaning of insured Valuable/Sentimental Possessions.

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FURNITURE CREW, Chicago, IL

Mayor Daley's Seasonal Program, July 1999-December 2003 Responsible for all of Chicago's events throughout the year, by setting- up/breaking down all of chairs, tables & various displays throughout The City Of Chicago.

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Loading/Unloading on and off of the truck when the events are over and Garbage detail/disposal before and after the event is closed in a timely fashion.

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EDUCATION

COURSEWORK INCLUDED: INTRO TO RADIO STUDIO/STUDIO OPERATIONS, AUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, ADOBE AUDITION 3.0, VIDEO PRODUCTION/TV CAMERA

& DIRECTING TECHNIQUES IN RADIO & TELEVISION BROADCASTING, Chicago, IL Illinois Center For Radio & Broadcasting, January 2011 DIPLOMA, Hamlin, Chicago, IL.

Hubbard H.S, June 2001

Hamlin, Chicago, IL.

Peck Elementary School

CERTIFICATIONS

Union Pacific Railroad- FRA Certificate Class 8

Conductor

• Union Pacific Railroad- FRA Certificate Class 6 Remote Control Operator

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REFERENCES

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