Versatile Operations and Safety Specialist

James Davis

St. Paul, MN 612-***-**** *********@*****.***

Profile

Former United States active-duty Army veteran trained in leadership. Dutiful respect for company policies and willingness to carry them out. Quick learner able to adapt to new systems and environments with ease. Deep and genuine care for others’ wellbeing.

Experience

VA, MINNEAPOLIS, MN DISTRIBUTION/RECEIVING/SHIPPING 2025

· Fulfilled orders for medical equipment, supplies, and other materials; loaded on pallets for transport

· Cleaned and sterilized surgical equipment while maintaining strict adherence to surgical process protocols MIDWEST STAFFING GROUP, ST. PAUL, MN FORKLIFT OPERATOR 2024

· Operated forklift and other industrial equipment to move materials throughout facility/plant/warehouse at Curtis-Mathes and Polaris amongst others

· Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards and protocols to the letter SELF-EMPLOYED, ST. PAUL, MN DELIVERY DRIVER 2021 - 2024

· Private delivery driver engaged via the Wonolo app; safely transported pharmaceutical prescriptions PELICAN STAFFING, MINNEAPOLIS, MN FLOOR CLEANER 2021

· Cleaned, ground, stripped, and waxed floors in Minneapolis Public Housing apartment buildings as units turned TWIN CITIES & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY, HOPKINS, MN FLAGGER 2020 - 2021

· Ensured safety of construction workers and maintenance crew by alerting train operators to stand down in the work zone; delivered all-clear signal once track cleared CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, ST. PAUL, MN FREIGHT CONDUCTOR 2012 - 2018

· Managed routes and schedules based on weather conditions; adapted routes to prevent delays; alerted upline to changes

· Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes; ensured compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Prior Experience

Additional chemical processing, machine operator, and warehouse roles: Randstad USA (Chemical Process Operator; 2011 - 2012); UNNICO (Machine Operator; 2010 - 2011); Hawkins (Process Technician; 2006 - 2009); C&H Chemical (2005 - 2006); Manpower (Warehouse Lead; 2004 – 2005); Rosenthal Furniture (2003 – 2004); Westlund Meats (Order Selector; 2000 – 2002)

Certifications/Education

Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN Railroad Conductor Technology Program President’s List 2010

Former certifications easily renewed: cherry picker; electric pallet jack; sit-down forklift Page 2

Community Involvement

Guadalupe Alternative Programs (Gap) High School, St. Paul, MN; mentor troubled youth Goodwill-Easter Seals, St. Paul, MN; volunteer

Union Gospel Mission, St. Paul MN; laundry/linen cleaning, folding, stocking United Way, St. Paul; social services supporter

Skills & Abilities

· Leadership skills gained during military service

· Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail

· Materials handling in a variety of settings

· Dedication to personal/professional growth

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