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Wendall crayton

Hammond

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in forklift operation and safety compliance. Skilled in equipment maintenance and team collaboration, committed to upholding safety standards to enhance operational productivity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

KDF
Hammond
02.2025 - 05.2026
  • Followed safety protocols while handling heavy loads and equipment.
  • Inspected forklifts for maintenance, reporting issues to management to ensure safe operations.
  • Assisted Giraffe Operator in tree clearing operations, adhering to specified parameters for safety and efficiency.
  • Facilitated communication in diverse environments during tree clearing to coordinate efforts effectively.
  • Worked with other contractors to fulfill state and federal regulations.

Steel Fabricator

Superior Steel
Denham Springs
02.2023 - 12.2024
  • Fabricated steel components using blueprints and specifications.
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal pieces effectively.
  • Inspected materials for quality and compliance with standards.
  • Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflows.

Ironworker

Turner Industries
Port Allen
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in rigging operations to safely move and position heavy loads.
  • Conducted regular inspections of work areas to identify potential hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
  • Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
  • Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.

Ironworker

Turner Industries, Geismar, Louisiana
Geismar
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, for material handling.
  • Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift safety procedures
  • Load movement control
  • Loading and unloading rigs
  • Material handling
  • Safety compliance
  • OSHA certification
  • OSHA rule enforcement
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Warehouse layout planning
  • Load assessment techniques
  • Site installations
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Hand signal communication

Timeline

Forklift Operator

KDF
02.2025 - 05.2026

Steel Fabricator

Superior Steel
02.2023 - 12.2024

Ironworker

Turner Industries
07.2022 - 01.2023

Ironworker

Turner Industries, Geismar, Louisiana
02.2021 - 06.2022
Wendall crayton