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Clayton Smith

Laborer
Davenport,Iowa

Summary

Industrious Woodworker with 20+ years of woodworking experience. Organized and attentive to detail with drive for creating safe and efficient workplace. Skilled in reviewing schematics and project specifications to accurately purchase, measure and cut materials. Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Construction professional bringing valuable experience from large corporate construction sites, as well as residential home repair projects. Painting Concrete Placement Landscaping Professional Construction Laborer with excellent interpersonal skills. Works in timely and efficient manner to see tough jobs through to completion. Construction and carpentry expert committed to high quality workmanship and following safety code regulations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

General Laborer

Tyson Foods
Joslin, IL
09.2021 - 03.2022

Logistics, Loading Meat Boxes

Woodworker

Reliable Pallet
Bettendorf, IA
01.2019 - 06.2019

Cut wood and assemble pallets

  • Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.

PACKAGE WORKER

XPAC
Milan, IL
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assisted staff in shipping processes such as proper handling and storage. 
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers in safe manner.
  • Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Performed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions.
  • Orchestrated efficient routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.

Laundry Worker

DOC
, IOWA
07.2012 - 10.2017
  • Maintained safety practices at all times to protect personnel and laundry loads.
  • Collected soiled linens and clothing and used pre-treaters on stains.

Highway Maintenance Worker

Selkin
Davenport, IA
04.2012 - 07.2012
  • Ensured that signs and fences were repaired quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Safely operated mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws.
  • Performed basic machine set up.
  • Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
  • Removed damaged tile, brick and mortar.
  • Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.

Day Laborer

Labor Ready
Davenport, IA
07.2008 - 07.2012
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
  • Accurately read blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimated costs of each job.
  • Cleaned, operated and maintained machinery for optimal team productivity.
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklift equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Handled hand saws and  construction tools to effectively complete jobs .
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Applied abilities toward learning diverse construction trades, including basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.

Delivery Helper

Sears Home Services
Davenport, IA
03.2011 - 12.2011
  • Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
  • Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers.
  • Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Navigated straightest route to reduce mileage on company trucks and speed up delivery.
  • Fastened documentation, including receipts, packing slips and bill of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
  • Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
  • Inspected products for defects and damages and examined ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.

Yard Worker

Payless Cashway
Davenport, IA
  • Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo for customers.
  • Fastened documentation, including receipts, packing slips and bill of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
  • Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
  • Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Emptied aisles of debris, cleaned floors and rearranged inventory to provide tidy and obstacle-free warehouse floor.

Education

GED - undefined

J B Young High School
Davenport, IA
1997

Skills

  • Power tool safety and operation
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Worksite safety
  • Framing knowledge
  • Production and processing
  • Job shop experience
  • Self-motivated
  • Fast learner
  • Strong team player
  • Works well independently
  • Good judgment
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Capable of heavy lifting
  • Building and construction
  • Repairing
  • Mechanical understanding
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong initiative
  • Hand/power tools
  • Interior equipment installation
  • Warehouse Management
  • Inventory control practices
  • Power and hand tools
  • Equipment problem resolution
  • Basic math and measuring aptitude
  • Commercial construction
  • General math skills
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Efficient with all painting tools

References

Available upon request

Timeline

General Laborer

Tyson Foods
09.2021 - 03.2022

Woodworker

Reliable Pallet
01.2019 - 06.2019

PACKAGE WORKER

XPAC
11.2017 - 10.2018

Laundry Worker

DOC
07.2012 - 10.2017

Highway Maintenance Worker

Selkin
04.2012 - 07.2012

Delivery Helper

Sears Home Services
03.2011 - 12.2011

Day Laborer

Labor Ready
07.2008 - 07.2012

Yard Worker

Payless Cashway

GED - undefined

J B Young High School
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