OSHA-Compliant Overhead Crane & Material Handler

JOE LAWSON

Chesterton, IN 773-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Safety-focused industrial professional with over 16 years of experience in manufacturing, material handling, overhead crane operation, forklifts, and heavy equipment. Proven ability to work safely in union industrial environments while supporting production, logistics, and team operations.

Core Qualifications

• Material Handling • Overhead Cranes • Forklifts • OSHA/Safety • Loading & Unloading • Inventory • Teamwork • Equipment Inspection • Industrial Manufacturing • Heavy Equipment

Professional Experience

Material Handler Carmeuse Lime, Inc. 2023–2026

Safely handled, transported, and staged raw materials and finished products.

Operated forklifts and material handling equipment.

Loaded/unloaded trucks and production equipment while following safety procedures.

Maintained organized inventory and supported continuous production.

Performed equipment inspections and reported safety concerns.

Worked effectively in a union manufacturing environment.

Dockman / Spotter ABF Freight 2021–2023

Loaded, unloaded, staged, secured, scanned, and weighed freight. Operated forklifts and yard equipment, moved trailers safely, and worked in all weather conditions.

Crane Operator NLMK Indiana 2008–2021

Operated overhead cranes in a high-volume steel mill, transferring molten steel, loading/unloading slabs, supporting maintenance outages, inspecting lifting equipment, and ensuring OSHA compliance.

Education

GED – State of Indiana

Welding Certification – Ivy Tech

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