Alvin R. Washington, Jr.

P.O. Box ***

Reserve, Louisiana 70084

504-***-****

adrutz@r.postjobfree.com

I am looking to secure a career position that will let me apply my work experience. My objective as with all things is to learn my job requirements so that I may quickly become a major contributor to my company’s success.

EDUCATION

Alcorn State University

Lorman, MS

Business Technology 1997-1999

Jocelyn Daspite Beauty Barber College, LaPlace, LA

Certified Barber 1993-1994

West St. John High School

Reserve, LA

High School Diploma

CAPABILITIES

Operator/Technician

Plant Experience

Forklift

Basic math skills

Pallet jack experience

Use of powered industrial equipment

Lift up to 100 lbs

Able to multitask and meet deadlines

Computer literate

Excellent communication, problem - solving and managing skills

Comply with all environmental and safety procedures

Have mechanical aptitude and capable of working independent of supervision under own initiative as well as working as an integral part of a team

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Cover Station Handler/General Laborer

River Parishes Contractors

ADM, Reserve, LA

August 2018 - Present

Performs general housekeeping, vacuuming and power washing duties. Responsible for sample retrieval, product handling and disposal, stacking, dumping and shoveling dry materials. Other various duties to include driving bobcats, loading railcars and delivery trucks.

Armed Guard (Part-time)

Veterans Securing America

Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA

December 2017 – August 2018

Provides security presence, detect suspicious activity and threats to property and/or people, assists in the daily reporting of any incidents, accidents or medical emergencies.

Pipe Fitter

Performance Contractors

Marathon Petroleum, Garyville, LA

December 2015 - March 2017

Installs, assembles, fabricates, maintain and repair mechanical piping systems that carry liquids and gases, chemicals or acids throughout the facility. Assembles and dissembles pipes by way of welding, cutting, fitting pipe supports, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Take readings, monitor gauges and meters, basic troubleshooting. Climb various heights, responsible for reading and understanding safety procedures, safety data sheets, job instruction materials, standard operating procedures, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, work orders, safety permits, etc.

Pipe Fitter/Painter

CB&I, Prairieville, LA

June 2015 – December 2015

Fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures and related equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and industrial production and processing systems in a chemical plant environment. Threads pipes using threading machine and bends pipes by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine. Secures pipes to structure using brackets, clamps and hangers with the use of hand and power tools. Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks. May operate machinery to verify necessary repair of pipes. Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies. Complies with all safety and project rules.

Equipment Operator

McLane Company Southwest, Temple, TX

September 2014 – June 2015

Select and palletize grocery for shipment to retail stores accurately. Complete all documents related to shipping and receiving. Maintain acceptable productivity standards on all assigned jobs. Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner. I have to perform preoperational check of pallet jacks or forklifts according to company policy. I have to deliver loaded pallets to the appropriate dock area.

Technician/Maintenance

Advantage Staffing

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

June 2012 –July 2014

Worked around chemicals and acids, climbed various heights, lifted 50+ pounds daily. Manually move freight, stock, and other materials, also performed other general labor. Eyes and ears for my crew. I also had to perform minor maintenance repairs and lubrication on equipment such as pumps and bearings and assist skilled maintenance technicians during shutdowns.

Technician/Operator

Prologistix Temp Service, East Point, GA

April 2005 – January 2012

Operated equipment related to warehousing and receiving including: computer control system, bagger, palletizer, front end loader, made entries on shipping documents, and notations or entries on shift logs. Had to troubleshoot problems and propose and implement solutions within my degree of expertise. Maintained a comprehensive computerized record keeping system used for the disposition and disposal of important documents. Assisted administrative staff as needed with filing and disposition/disposal of documents. Maintained warehouse in a clean and orderly condition.

Technician / Operator

Zapp’s Potato Chip Company, Gramercy, LA

February 2003 – March 2005

Packed and shipped products to clients, received and logged shipments operated and maintained industrial fryer machine, effectively operated in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, Provided assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or other workers, Operated assembly line machine. Performed troubleshooting and minor repairs. Monitored production for adherence to customers’ specification. Maintained acceptable productivity standards on all assigned jobs.

Multi-crafter/Operator

DuPont (Dow) Chemical Plant, Reserve, LA

January 2002 – January 2003

Performed a variety of duties in maintaining, repairing, and renovating plant and facilities. Assured that safety procedures were followed. Monitored valves, pumps, and controls. Worked around chemicals and acids, climbed various heights, lifted 50+ pounds daily. Manually move freight, stock, and other materials, also performed other general labor. Eyes and ears for my crew.

Bobcat Operator

ADM Grain Elevator, Ama, LA

March 1999 – March 2000

Moved excessive grain from ships for transport to appropriate locations, performed maintenance duties as necessary, assisted managerial staff and team as needed beyond the call of duty, Operated heavy, motorized equipment used in grain moving operations,. and other equipment to support a variety of operations at Grain Elevator facilities, Performed all duties according to Standard Operating Procedures and safety guidelines.

Certification

OSHA certified

TWIC Card

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