Equipment Operator Cargo

Johnson Mburuga Githinji

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Career Profile

I am an accomplished, safety-conscious heavy equipment operator offering more than 9 years of experience in providing proactive loss-mitigation solutions and operating equipment responsibly. I am able to provide an accurate, timely and secure loading, unloading, stocking and transporting of materials within the facility. Equally well versed at maintaining inventories, storing products, and keeping the working area clean. Equally well experienced in operating construction equipment including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and hydraulic truck cranes.

Education/Professional Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering (Production Option, Mombasa Polytechnic Universit, 2004-2005 Key Skills, Competencies/attributes

Ability to operate a Kalmar (45k) to upload and download Containers on incoming and outgoing convoys for site Assisted Military with their needs concerning to replace and relocating containers

Experienced at operating and maintaining all types 5k,6k,10k,30 k forklifts, and Operated RTCH equipment and forklifts to move and weigh military vehicles, ISU90, ISU60, 436L pallets, Tricon, Quadcon pallets and storage units (mail van’s or CONEX) for local and long-distancetransfers

Familiar with laws and regulations related to heavy equipment operations and transportation

Ability to work in any shift and different weather conditions

Outstanding safety record; ensure continuous availability of equipment through steadfast focus on regularly scheduled maintenance and comprehensive safety inspections.

Conversant with modern and archaic heavy machinery.

Excel at coordinating site preparation and supporting crews to complete jobs on time and to specifications.

Effective communication skills demonstrated through positive interactions with site managers, outside contractors, and junior on-site staff.

Complete knowledge of all the functions of forklifts Accomplishments

Maintained an accurate map of all containers on the FOB, and their contents for reference and movement purposes.

Coordinated with Logistics and Materials to schedule movement for shipping and receiving containers in the FOB.

Followed timelines to stage and load containers by destination

Licensed on the super stacker TEREX

Assisted all customers military and civilian with MHE support

Maintained and assisted 5 different sites around all Army unit AMB loading, unloading or relocating for convoy support

Was responsible for completing Transportation Movement Request (TMR) with the proper Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Maintaining all equipment, ensuring each is mission capable. WORK EXPERIENCE

Air Cargo Handler

DynCorp International, Afghanistan, 2014 to 2020

Duties and Responsibilities

● Load and unload cargo, and baggage moved on military and commercial contracted aircraft using all-terrain forklifts,k-loaders and commercial loading equipment.

● Palletize,weight, transport and inspect incoming and outgoing cargo

● Review transportation authorization for validity and accuracy

● Work with the ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or Baggage

● Prepare,complete,and maintain air movement records, documents and reports

● Provide handling services for special category cargo

● Perform hazardous materials inspections

● Assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures.

● Accept and sign out cargo from to using agencies

● Coordinate cargo through customs inspections

● Update cargo records for the cargo service section M.H.E Operator, Licensed 10k to 30k Forklift Operator, DynCorp International Afghanistan, FEB 2010 to 2013

Duties and Responsibilities

● Store the products in proper places in the warehouse

● Transport products to and from warehouse and distribution centers

● Deliver products to various units in safely and timely manner

● Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per company procedures

● Weigh products Load and unload products from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment

● And record weight and other data in product labels.

● Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.

● Move and load hazardous wastes under the direction of the supervisor

● Clean work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets, wood, and plastic

● Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and positive work atmosphere

● Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs and performing routine pre and post inspections

● Maintain material handling equipment’s by recharging, cleaning, oiling, refueling, and other necessary actions, and record all information on log sheet.

● Study the production schedule to determine material requirements, movements, and deliveries WAREHOUSE MAN, TAOS INDUSTRIES, IRAQ,

2008 to 2009

Duties and Responsibilities

● Managed Shipping and Receiving operations for gear and equipment used by Military in the DRMO (Defense Reutilization and Marketing Offices) System

● Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with purchase orders; processes and distributes documentation with purchase orders; reports, documents and tracks damages and discrepancies on orders received

● Oversee the removal of products from large trucks when it arrives, and move boxes onto other trucks when the inventory is ready to be distributed routinized

● Makes intra- and inter-campus deliveries of requested surplus office furniture and merchandise; maintains records of all deliveries

● Fills supply requisitions; assists buyer to order adequate merchandise and supplies; delivers orders to faculty and staff maintains records of approved document

● Maintains the warehouse, records area, and stores area in a neat and orderly manner.

● Answers questions regarding procedures and resolves discrepancies regarding receipts, deliveries, warranties, repairs, and surplus property Air Freight Clerk and Handler

Blue Bird Cargo, Wilson Airport Nairobi, Kenya, 2006 to 2008 Duties and Responsibilities

● Transfer cargo safely and efficiently onto airplanes

● Work with the ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage

● Assisted the ground crew to determine the quantity and orientation of cargo, compute aircraft center of gravity, and sign the load plan or manifest

● Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, secure cargo during flight, and airdrop cargo and personnel as required

● Calculate load weights for different aircraft compartments, using charts and computers with the assistance of dispatchers and pilots.

● Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, and other staff to exchange information and to resolve problems to ensure a safe flight

● Ensure all governmental regulations, company procedures, and safety and security requirements are followed to the letter

● Operate a variety of equipment, including trucks, forklifts, conveyors and baggage tugs

● Accompany aircraft as a member of the flight crew to monitor and handle cargo in flight

● Assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures Referees:

Available upon request

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