PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in loading,
unloading, and inspecting freight, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and quality control measures. Demonstrates strong teamwork, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments. Eager to leverage hands-on skills and expertise as a Railroad Track Laborer to support and enhance operations.
EXPERIENCE
rail loader/unloader/inspector
December 2021 - August 2024 Auto port limited, harvey, Illinois Utilized safe operating procedures for efficient loading and unloading of freight cars.
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• Maintained accurate records of railcar loadings and unloadings. Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of work assignments.
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Inspected railcars for damage before beginning the loading and unloading process.
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Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety protocols when performing job duties.
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Assisted in the preparation of railcars for loading and unloading operations.
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• Performed daily safety checks on loading equipment. Processed paperwork associated with freight car movement while ensuring accuracy of data entry.
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Reported any incidents or accidents immediately to supervisor or manager on duty.
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Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of equipment used during loading and unloading processes.
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Participated in regular meetings with management team members to discuss performance goals and objectives.
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Ensured that all cargo was loaded according to customer specifications and requirements.
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Inspected cargo to ensure compliance with applicable regulations prior to loading or unloading onto freight cars.
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CONTACT
***********@*****.***
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
SKILLS
• Loading and unloading
• Physical strength
• Heavy equipment operation
• Freight handling
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Teamwork
• Multitasking
• Loading and unloading procedures
• Quality control measures
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Hand-eye coordination
• Physical strength and stamina
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking Abilities
• Lifting and sorting
• Problem-solving abilities
• Warehouse safety
• Order picking
• Excellent communication
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Reliability
• Organizational skills
• Truck loading and unloading
MARVIN THOMAS
RAILROAD TRACK LABORER
grounds worker
September 2021 - December 2021 ITS Conglobal, Chicago, Illinois Material Handler
June 2021 - August 2021 warm kappa, Chicago, Illinois driver helper
March 2018 - May 2021 T&T trucking, country club hills, illinios
Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating power tools or machinery.
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Cleaned up debris from walks and drives; removed litter from grounds; disposed of refuse properly.
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Performed a variety of manual labor tasks to maintain landscaped areas such as raking leaves, mulching beds, trimming hedges and trees, planting flowers, shrubs, trees.
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Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding work progress or any issues that arose on the job.
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Kept work areas clean, safe, organized and free of debris at all times.
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Stacked materials on pallets and wrapped with pallet wrap, facilitating safe transport.
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Efficiently managed time to complete daily tasks within set deadlines.
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Operated forklift and other heavy equipment to move materials between locations with accuracy and safety.
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• Reported any shortages or damaged materials to the supervisor. Collaborated effectively with co-workers across departments in order to meet objectives quickly and efficiently.
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Performed regular cycle counts of inventory levels in order to maintain accuracy.
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• Inspected containers and labels to ensure proper storage. Kept material handling equipment in good condition by conducting regular maintenance.
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Communicated with customers and drivers in a professional manner to ensure the best service.
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Loaded and unloaded merchandise from delivery vehicles with attention to detail, safety protocols, and customer satisfaction.
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Secured items in position on trucks to prevent damage during shipment.
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• Assisted drivers with off-loading products to customer locations. Demonstrated excellent communication skills while working collaboratively with drivers and customers.
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Assisted driver in loading and unloading merchandise from truck using appropriate lifting techniques.
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Helped drivers with paperwork, route planning, and navigating through unfamiliar areas.
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Loaded and unloaded company vehicles by hand or using hand truck or dolly.
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• Effective communication
• Self motivation
• Material handling
• Machine operation
• Heavy lifting
• Professionalism
• Team collaboration
• Shipping and receiving
• Decision-making
• Safety precautions
• Adaptability
• Active listening
• Safety procedures
• Warehouse environment safety
• Visual inspection
• Relationship building
• Data entry
• Health and safety compliance
• Work Planning and Prioritization
Obtained customer signature on receipt to confirm pickup or delivery.
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• Utilized GPS and online map tools to optimize delivery routes. Performed pre-trip inspections of assigned vehicle prior to departure for route delivery.
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Operated pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment to move items safely and efficiently.
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Worked in collaboration with drivers to ensure successful completion of deliveries.
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EDUCATION
GED
Hillcrest high school, country club hills
REFERENCES
Reneisha Polk — Usps
Postal Worker
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Curtis Hart — Thornwood
Grounds Maintenance Worker
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