Khaelon Ross

Removing old paint and marine coatings from ship surfaces using needle guns and grinders to prepare steel surfaces on decks, bulkheads, and confined spaces for repainting, structural repairs, or hot work, or in other words, welding. Operating plasma cutting equipment to remove damaged steel plates and brackets, following detailed instructions from the supervisor and shipfitters to ensure all areas are cleaned and cut to required standards while using the correct PPE and following OSHA, shipyard safety rules to prevent injury from noise, vibration, heat, sparks, chemicals, and airborne particles, with post-take cleanup at the end of the workday.

Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient product handling.

Locating products in warehouse racks and selecting the correct cases, bottles, or quantities according to customer orders, and maintaining accuracy, speed, and productivity in a fast-paced distribution environment while following all warehouse safety procedures, requirements, and company policies.

Teamwork, stocking shelves, efficiently, ensuring product availability, and organization.

Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in storage areas and sales floors.

Operated handheld scanners to locate and pick items in warehouse locations efficiently.

Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport items and to prepare for shipment delivery using an order picker forklift.

Ensured timely delivery with team members on the route.

Assisted drivers with loading and unloading heavy merchandise like beds, furniture, grills, refrigerators, tables, exercise equipment, and TV stands efficiently using techniques, dollies, and shoulder straps. Making sure customers get their assembly services if paid for by the customer.

Installed reinforced steel rebar for slabs, columns, and foundation, along with structural project specifications.

Securely using tie wire cutters, pliers, and tie wire guns to build strong, durable reinforced cage mats and grids before concrete placement. Interpreted, read, and constructed blueprints, rebar schedules, and detailed bar lists to ensure correct bar sizes, spacing, laps, and placement. Work with the concrete team and inspectors to complete reinforcement work safely, accurately, and on schedule. Lifted, carried, and placed heavy steel bundles using techniques and jobsite safety. Following proper jobsite and OSHA safety PPE requirements, procedures, and company safety policies identifying hazards and preventing injuries.