Anthony Vela
Lubbock
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.
Capable Construction Laborer experienced in operating and maintaining equipment to support job site needs. Physically strong and fit with good time management abilities and dexterity to support skilled work.
Determined Construction Worker brings solid experience filling various roles on projects. Detail-oriented approach to meeting team and project needs on time. Knack for basic carpentry, roofing and materials management.
Experienced professional offers several years of combining physical stamina and organizational skills to keep projects running smoothly. Natural leader oversees planned work environments and meet safety. Superior problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. Detail-oriented approach to handling complicated scheduling and time management considerations.
Diligent professional accustomed to working in various types of environments to support construction projects. Committed to systematically organizing supplies, tools and equipment to support skilled construction workers. Bringing several years of experience combined with strong commitment to team needs.
Motivated construction laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust.
Disciplined professional focused on completing highest quality construction work. Skilled builder with manual dexterity, depth perception, and reading and math skills to add value to diverse job site roles. Committed to learning skilled trades and to long-range career in field.
Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in tracking tasks and keeping projects on-task. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Builder's Laborer
48forty Solutions
Lubbock
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with construction tasks and material handling.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for various building projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge of building practices.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
Builder's Laborer
Chep Pallets
Lubbock
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with construction tasks and material handling.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for various building projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, ensuring proper inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during construction activities.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge of building practices.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Lumper
Capstone
Lubbock
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Received and organized incoming shipments in designated warehouse areas.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move heavy materials efficiently.
- Assisted team members in unloading deliveries and sorting products accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse.
- Collaborated with coworkers to streamline packing and shipping processes.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure product availability and accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding supply needs and workflow issues.
- Reported damaged goods to supervisor and kept accurate records of inventory levels.
- Operated manual lift truck, electric stand up forklift, turret truck, order picker, cherry picker, reach truck as needed.
- Wrapped products for shipment to prevent damage during transport.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks using hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift.
- Organized warehouse space to maximize efficiency of product storage.
- Maintained cleanliness of all areas within the warehouse environment.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments with purchase orders.
- Used RF scanners to maintain accurate inventory counts.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets for storage or shipment.
- Scanned barcodes on merchandise to record its arrival into the system.
- Helped drivers get freight unloaded smoothly at busy distribution warehouse.
- Removed cargo from large containers at shipping docks.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to company policy.
- Ensured proper labeling of containers before shipping outbound orders.
- Followed safety protocol when handling heavy objects or hazardous materials.
- Unpacked and counted stock items, and placed them on shelves in the warehouse.
- Checked outgoing shipments against invoices and packing lists for accuracy prior to loading onto delivery vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to expedite loading and unloading process.
- Utilized computer systems to track product movement through the supply chain.
- Attended to accident scenes to move freight from disabled vehicles to new trucks.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Education
Lubbock High
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Equipment operation
- Material handling
- Lock-out-tag-out procedures
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Project coordination
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Hazards identification
- Customer satisfaction
- Machinery operation
- Framing
- Painting and finishing
- Work planning and scheduling
- Concrete laying
- Traffic routing
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Problem-solving
- Physical stamina
- Worksite safety
- Power tool operation
- Safety and compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Construction
- Basic carpentry
- Heavy equipment operation
- Masonry work
- Landscaping
- Attention to detail
- Site preparation
- Cabinet installation
- Construction safety
- Materials loading
- Demolition
- Roofing installation
- Flooring installation
- Multitasking and organization
- Material transport
- Dependability and reliability
- Traffic direction
- Drywall hanging
- Worksite organization
- Demolition experience
- Equipment maintenance
- Worksite preparation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Builder's Laborer
48forty Solutions
11.2021 - 09.2025
Builder's Laborer
Chep Pallets
07.2017 - 11.2021
Lumper
Capstone
04.2016 - 07.2017
Lubbock High