Chad Swarm
Tractor Supply
East Ellijay,GA
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader (manager)
2 Months- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and company policies.
- Facilitated team meetings to promote effective communication and resolve operational challenges.
- Trained new employees on store procedures, customer service standards, and product knowledge.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts to optimize product availability.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced operational delays.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Lumber and Building Matierials
9 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Heavy Equiptment Opperator, Trainer, Mentor
3 Years 5 Months- Developed and delivered training programs for new operators to enhance safety protocols.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate operator skills, improving overall competency levels.
- Collaborated with management to refine training materials based on industry best practices.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during training activities, promoting workplace safety awareness.
Truck Boss, Heavy Equipment Operator, Trainer
3 Years- Oversaw daily operations of trucking fleet, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated scheduling and dispatching of trucks, optimizing routes for efficiency and timely deliveries.
- Mentored junior drivers on best practices for loading, unloading, and vehicle maintenance procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime in transportation logistics.
- Managed inventory of materials and supplies necessary for transportation operations, streamlining procurement processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to maintain safety standards and prevent mechanical failures during operation.
Assistant Shop Foreman
4 Years 4 Months- Oversaw daily workflow management and scheduling to ensure efficient project completion.
- Mentored junior staff on welding techniques and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste and increased productivity.
- Coordinated maintenance of machinery, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Managed budgets for labor, materials, and equipment expenses while maintaining high quality results within project deadlines.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing organization standards throughout the work area.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers by maintaining open lines of communication on order statuses, returns processing issues, or warranty claims resolutions as needed.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
Combo Welder, Rigger (boilermakers Union)
4 Years 5 Months- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of structures.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance production efficiency.
- Enhanced welding quality by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Delivered consistent quality results under challenging conditions such as working at heights or in confined spaces, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
- Transported loads as heavy as 1 million pounds using overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
- Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Customer focus
Workload management
flux core and solid core mig as well as stick welder
fall protection and confined space trained
osha 10
osha 30
rigging 40
crane assembly
block reeving
certified on over 25 pieces heavy earth moving equipment
telescopic boom lift and sizzor lift certification through sunbelt
telescopic boom lifta
Timeline
Team Leader (manager)
Tractor Supply
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Lumber and Building Matierials
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2025 - 02.2026Read More
Heavy Equiptment Opperator, Trainer, Mentor
Cbp Enviormental
11.2021 - 04.2025Read More
Truck Boss, Heavy Equipment Operator, Trainer
Thalle Construction
11.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Assistant Shop Foreman
Vanns Welding and Fabrication
07.2014 - 11.2018Read More
Combo Welder, Rigger (boilermakers Union)
Chicago Bridge & Iron
01.2010 - 06.2014Read More
Hazleton Area High School
High School Diploma
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