Warehouse Specialist/Hazardous Waste Removal Worker

PAUL WEST

adcncj@r.postjobfree.com

202-***-****

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Washington, DC, 20032

C O N T A C T

E D U C A T I O N

ANACOSTIA SENIOR HIGH

SCHOOL

Washington, DC

High School Diploma (Jun 2009)

Loading and unloading

Logistics

Hazmat knowledge & Procedures

Critical thinking

Fast learner

Multi-tasking

Warehouse and manufacturing

operations

Janitorial Knowledge & Experience

Hand & Power Tools Equipment

Works well independently

Verbal and written communication

skills

Compression equipment knowledge

Warehouse and ful llment

Shipping and transportation

planning

Supervisory experience

Logical reasoning

A D D I T I O N A L

S K I L L S

Driver’s License

Former Forklift Certi ed

Con ned Space Certi cation

Hazardous Materials Awareness

L I C E N S E S A N D

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

C A R E E R O B J E C T I V E

Adaptable professional with 22+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of cleaning, warehouse operations, and assembly procedures. Aiming to leverage my skills and knowledge to successfully ll, meet and succeed at whatever position that i seek to apply myself too. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

CAREGIVER

The Gibson’s Family, Washington, DC / Mar 2011 – Jul 2017 Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming. Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care. Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patient to keep them mentally healthy and alert.

Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.

Change dressings.

Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation.

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Filene’s Basement, Tyson’s Corner, VA / Nov 2007 – Jan 2011 Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.

Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers. Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.

Inventory stock and reorder when inventory drops to a speci ed level.

Instruct sta on how to handle di cult and complicated sales. Assign employees to speci c duties.

Enforce safety, health, and security rules.

Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.

Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns. Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise. Plan and prepare work schedules and keep records of employees' work schedules and time cards.

Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.

Examine products purchased for resale or received for storage to assess the condition of each product or item.

Establish and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for their department.

Confer with company o cials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business. Keep records of purchases, sales, and requisitions. Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions, and prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy. WAREHOUSE MANAGER/MATERIALS HANDLER II/HAZARDOUS

WASTE REMOVAL WORKER/SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Wilcan Services, Beltsville, MD / Sep 2003 – Oct 2007 Clean mold-contaminated sites by removing damaged porous materials or thoroughly cleaning all contaminated nonporous materials.

Identify or separate waste products or materials for recycling or reuse.

Process e-waste, such as computer components containing lead or mercury.

Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances.

Sort specialized hazardous waste at land lls or disposal centers, following proper disposal procedures.

Check speci cations of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.

Examine freight to determine loading sequences.

Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more di cult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance. Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution. Inventory supplies and requisition or purchase additional items, as necessary.

Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.

Determine proper storage methods, identi cation, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.

Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.

Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.

Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors. Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.

Mark stock items using identi cation tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.

Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.

Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.

Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors. Drive trucks in order to pick up incoming stock or to deliver parts to designated locations.

Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued. Sell materials, equipment, and other items from stock in retail settings.

Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.

Compile, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents in order to assess supply needs. Confer with engineering and purchasing personnel and vendors regarding stock procurement and availability.

Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.

Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.

Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.

Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.

Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, lter pumps, or steam cleaners. Construct sca olding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.

Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers. Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage.

Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.

Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in land lls. Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters. Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.

Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required. Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools. Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.

Download or scan les to be printed, using printing production software.

Feed paper through press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.

Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.

Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.

Secure printing plates to printing units and adjust tolerances. Verify that paper and ink meet the speci cations for a given job. Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer ushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.

Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before back lling begins.

Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.

Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging. Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes. Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.

Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes. Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.

Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.

Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves. Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.

Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.

Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack back lled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.

Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins. Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas ooded by sewer stoppages.

Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.

Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones. Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment. CUSTODIAL WORKER/MAIL HANDLING /LABORER/SUPPLY

TECHNICIAN/FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Wilcan Services: Municipal & Industrial Services, Beltsville, MD / Sep 2001

– Oct 2007

Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.

Service, clean, or supply restrooms.

Gather and empty trash.

Clean building oors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.

Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to oors and xtures.

Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to speci cations.

Strip, seal, nish, and polish oors.

Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.

Steam clean or shampoo carpets.

Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or sca olding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.

Clean and polish furniture and xtures.

Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.

Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.

Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.

Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment. Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.

Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners. Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.

Clean and restore building interiors damaged by re, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.

Clean chimneys, ues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.

Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines. A x postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.

Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing. Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.

Clear jams in sortation equipment.

Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.

Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.

Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.

Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.

Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines. Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes. Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.

Add ink, ll paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.

Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.

Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.

Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.

Remove containers of sorted mail/parcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures. Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.

Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.

Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.

Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.

Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identi cation.

Use equipment such as forklifts and automated 'trains' to move containers of mail.

Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.

Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.

Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.

Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.

Gather and remove litter.

Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features. Verify that incoming and outgoing products are moving through the correct meters, and that meters are working properly. Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of system interconnections and capacities.

Collect product samples by turning bleeder valves, or by lowering containers into tanks to obtain oil samples.

Clean interiors of processing units by circulating chemicals and solvents within units.

Clamp seals around valves to secure tanks.

Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.

Monitor and record biofuels processing data.

Monitor and record ow meter performance.

Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Coordinate raw product sourcing or collection.

Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.

Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.

Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.

Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures.

Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment, and/or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.

Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace lters and gaskets, using hand tools.

Submit daily reports on facility operations.

Connect pipelines between pumps and containers that are being lled or emptied.

Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning.

DATA ENTRY CLERK/SAFETY FIELD TECHNICIAN

DC Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Washington, DC / Jun 2001 – Aug 2003

Count, weight, measure, or organize materials.

Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, and record and transcribe minutes.

Review emergency plans of individual organizations, such as medical facilities, to ensure their adequacy.

Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery e orts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments. Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.

Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency management to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists. Conduct surveys to determine the types of emergency-related needs to be addressed in disaster planning or provide technical support to others conducting such surveys.

Inspect facilities and equipment, such as emergency management centers and communications equipment, to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations. Study emergency plans used elsewhere to gather information for plan development.

Provide communities with assistance in applying for federal funding for emergency management facilities, radiological instrumentation, and other related items.

Consult with o cials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency. Keep informed of activities or changes that could a ect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could a ect response e orts and details of plan implementation.

Propose alteration of emergency response procedures based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations.

Keep informed of federal, state, and local regulations a ecting emergency plans and ensure that plans adhere to these regulations. Collaborate with other o cials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.

Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.

Examine transportation vehicles, equipment, or systems to detect damage, wear, or malfunction.

Process and prepare documents, such as business or government forms and expense reports.

Make travel arrangements for o ce personnel.

Operate o ce machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages. Maintain and update ling, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.

Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.

Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail.

Compile, copy, sort, and le records of o ce activities, business transactions, and other activities.

Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.

Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers or typewriters.

Review les, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.

Deliver messages and run errands.

Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services. Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks. Monitor and direct the work of lower-level clerks.

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