Elijah Cooke
Chocowinity,NC
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.
Punctual Laborer skilled at supporting different operations. Trained in safely loading and unloading materials and cleaning and preparing worksites. Physically fit and agile individual comfortable operating job-related machinery and lifting heavy loads.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
JL Gardner Hardwoods LLC
Axton , Virginia
08.2024 - Current
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Production Worker
Plygem Windows
Rocky Mount, Virginia
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
Production Team Member
Monogram Foods
Martinsville, Virginia
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Maintained accurate records of production output, quality control checks and related information.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Responsible for packing finished goods in accordance with customer specifications.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Cleaned work area regularly and checked for any potential hazards in the facility.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials used during the production process.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, when performing maintenance tasks.
Education
GED -
Magna Vista High School
Ridgeway, VA12-2018
Skills
- Truck loading and unloading
- Vehicle unloading and loading
- Physical strength
- Punctual and reliable
- Job site cleanup
- Machinery maintenance
- Maintenance and repair
- Basic carpentry
- Team collaboration
- Endurance and stamina
- Resource management
- Material mixing
- Willingness to learn
- Heavy lifting
- Light carpentry
- Team lifting
- Supply management
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment maintenance
- Safe vehicle operation
- Customer service
- Safety procedures
- Equipment operation
- Safety awareness
- Carrying heavy loads
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Laborer
JL Gardner Hardwoods LLC
08.2024 - Current
Production Worker
Plygem Windows
09.2019 - 03.2020
Production Team Member
Monogram Foods
01.2019 - 05.2019
GED -
Magna Vista High School