Donald Smith
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated General Laborer with a strong work ethic and extensive experience in fast-paced, physically demanding environments. Skilled in operating heavy and light equipment, consistently exceeding productivity and service goals. Committed to team success and adaptable to varying work conditions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Hammes Staffing
North Charleston, SC
04.2022 - Current
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Operator
Robert Bosch
North Charleston, SC
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated machinery to ensure smooth production flow and efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supply levels.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Yard Jockey
Hammes Staffing
North Charleston, SC
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Carefully and precisely manipulated controls of yard trucks to navigate throughout facility, thoughtfully selecting routes to avoid obstructions and crowded areas.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Supported yard operations by driving deliveries and working in warehouse.
- Inspected vehicles, equipment and trailers in addition to performing basic maintenance.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely trailer placements and departures.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on equipment for safety and readiness.
Fleet Mechanic
Reliable Fleet Services
Charleston, SC
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Diagnosed faults by using technical knowledge, computer testing equipment and specialized tools.
- Readied vehicles for annual safety and roadworthiness inspections.
- Followed manufacturer guidelines when performing repairs to maintain safety and reliability of vehicle or piece of equipment.
- Updated logs and vehicle records to maintain compliance.
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Delegated assignments to team members and evaluated work for compliance with quality standards.
- Installed accessories and non-OEM components to meet vehicle operator needs.
- Prepared invoices and warranty forms to obtain payments.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
- Verified dimensions and clearances of parts to achieve conformance to factory specifications.
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
Mechanic
ManTech
Chantilly, VA
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle issues.
- Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Conducted test drives and adjusted controls and systems to verify vehicle serviceability.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Performed customer work and warranty repairs in compliance with manufacturer standards.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new diesel oil.
- Examined critical vehicle systems and parts to determine appropriate repairs and costs.
- Used technical manuals and repair documentation to plan and implement high-quality corrections to various owner issues.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Assessed vehicle symptoms and malfunctions to support troubleshooting and diagnoses.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Tracked mechanical and repair problems and discussed solutions with shop leadership.
- Documented labor time and materials used in company software programs.
Longshoreman
ILA
Charleston, SC
11.1994 - 01.2013
- Culled knowledge of OSHA safety standards to communicate potential hazards and issues to chassis repair..
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Education
Certificate - Welding Technology
Oakley Vocational School
Moncks Corner, SC05.1993
Skills
- Freight Labeling
- Product Verification
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Product Signage and Labeling
- Inventory Organization
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Operations
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Operator
Robert Bosch
03.2023 - 08.2025
Warehouse Associate
Hammes Staffing
04.2022 - Current
Yard Jockey
Hammes Staffing
09.2021 - 04.2022
Fleet Mechanic
Reliable Fleet Services
06.2015 - 09.2021
Mechanic
ManTech
02.2013 - 07.2015
Longshoreman
ILA
11.1994 - 01.2013
Certificate - Welding Technology
Oakley Vocational School