Caleb Ragas

Versatile operations professional with 9+ years across maritime, logistics, and warehousing. Proven track record in safety compliance, equipment operation, and high-volume delivery. Forklift-certified with strong work ethic and zero-incident focus.

Deckhand - Associated Terminals

(2024-10)

• Enforce maritime safety protocols during daily vessel operations, maintaining a consistent zero-incident record
• Execute mooring and unmooring procedures in coordination with crew, ensuring precise and safe vessel handling
• Conduct routine inspections of deck equipment and safety gear to ensure full regulatory compliance

Equipment Operator - Associated Terminals - Myrtle Grove, LA

(2024-10)

Control heavy machinery using levers, pedals, and steering mechanisms to move materials and product. Perform daily visual inspections, clean and fuel machinery to ensure safe operation. Coordinate machine actions with ground crews and project managers using hand or audio signals.

• Operate heavy terminal equipment to support efficient cargo handling and vessel loading operations
• Coordinate with dock supervisors to meet turnaround targets while upholding strict safety standards
• Maintain equipment condition through pre- and post-shift inspections, minimizing downtime

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator/Delivery Driver - Helm Paint & Decorating, Inc - New Orleans, LA

(2022-04 - 2024-10)

Accurately pick, pack, and label customer orders to ensure they are ready for dispatch. Unload incoming shipments, verify the contents against purchase orders, and load outbound trucks. Safely operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks. Responsible for safely transporting goods from a facility or warehouse to residential or business addresses.

• Operated forklifts to receive, stage, and dispatch paint and supply inventory across a multi-location network
• Delivered customer orders on scheduled routes, maintaining high on-time delivery and satisfaction rates
• Streamlined warehouse organization, reducing pick times and improving overall fulfillment efficiency

Amazon Delivery Driver - Dominate Logistics LLC - New Orleans, LA

(2020-04 - 2022-02)

Delivered a wide variety of packages, including oversize packages. Received, unloaded and delivered packages. Adhered to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Refueled vehicle. Assured packages arrived at destination.

• Delivered 150+ Amazon packages daily across assigned routes, consistently achieving top delivery performance scores

Delivery Driver - Rent-A-Center - Westwego, LA

(2019-04 - 2020-03)

Arranging regular cleaning and maintenance services for the vehicle, planning each route based on road and traffic conditions and managing payments. Ultimately, you will help us increase customer satisfaction, making sure clients depend on us for their transportation needs.

• Delivered and installed furniture/appliances for customers while managing route logistics and inventory tracking

Security Officer - Elliot Security Solutions - New Orleans, LA

(2017-03 - 2019-07)

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.

• Monitored facilities via surveillance systems and patrols, deterring incidents and ensuring site security

General Labor - Cabildo Staffing - New Orleans, LA

(2015-02 - 2017-03)

Perform physical tasks such as cleaning, removing debris, loading and unloading materials, assembling and disassembling temporary structures, digging trenches, compacting earth, reading and following construction plans and blueprints and assisting skilled craftspeople with their duties.

• Supported diverse industrial job sites with general labor, adapting quickly to varying environments and tasks

High School Diploma - South Plaquemines High School (2009 - 2013)