Hi, I’m
Gary Carter
Owenton,KY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Always reliable and put my all into my career.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lexington ky cityLexington, KY
City , Water Meters
08.2019 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Analyzed daily reports for trends related to production output or scrap rates.
- Inspected poured castings for defects such as cracks, voids, and inclusions.
- Loaded and unloaded parts into furnace and inspected each for defects.
- Managed inventory levels for all raw materials used in the melting process.
- Updated computer system with production activities and notable incidents.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the workplace and implemented corrective actions.
- Trained new hires on proper operation of equipment such as furnaces and cranes.
- Regulated fuel, air and control flow supplies of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
- Maintained accurate records of production output, material usage, and scrap rates.
NasGhent, Ky
Forklift operator industrial forklift
10.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Kentuckian Contracting Madison, IN
Carpenter Foreman
10.2010 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Maintained accurate documentation for all jobs, which included employee timesheets, accident reports, meetings with clients and material information.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Promoted speedy resolution of conflicts and issues between team members by listening and communicating well with involved parties.
- Recommended changes in procedures or operational methods to improve efficiency.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Conducted daily inspections of worksites to ensure quality standards were met.
- Organized storage areas at job sites in order to maintain a clean working environment while protecting tools from theft or damage.
- Reviewed project plans and blueprints and estimating needed time and materials.
- Performed carpentry duties such as measuring, cutting, fitting, nailing, fastening and installing materials according to instructions.
- Ensured safety protocols were adhered to on all job sites, prepared work schedules and delegated tasks accordingly.
- Provided technical guidance to carpenters as needed, monitored progress of assigned projects and addressed any issues that arose.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
- Supervised and developed trade employees, providing constructive feedback on completed work.
- Delivered proper materials and equipment to job site in preparation for project.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Prepared cost estimates for labor and materials required for various jobsites.
- Reported any discrepancies between orders received and actual material delivered onsite.
- Secured job site and communicated hazards to promote safe work environment.
- Developed work schedules and delegated crew assignments, evaluating member performance.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Monitored employee productivity levels; conducted performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
Education
Madison Indiana High SchoolMadison, IN
High School Diploma
03-1998
Skills
- Effective problem solving
- Valve installation
- Carpenter
- Water meter installation
- Forklift operator
- Mechanic
- Hand tools
- Hard worker
- Reliable
- 22 credits in FEMA
- Disaster assistance
- Earthquake of tomorrow
- Team lead
- Emergency training and preparedness
- Pipe cutting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Water meters
- Fall protection
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Site preparation
- Leak detection
- Water quality monitoring
- Project planning
- Pipe fitting
- Electrical safety
- Pipe installation
- Personal protective equipment
- First aid and CPR
- Critical thinking
- team player
- Multitasking
- Responsible
- Effective problem solving
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Dependable
- Data entry
- Hardworking
- Written communication
- Time management
- Navigation and road safety
- Local traffic laws
- Passenger interaction
- Strong safety history
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Conflict resolution
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety-focused
Timeline
City , Water Meters
Lexington ky city
08.2019 - 10.2023
Forklift operator industrial forklift
Nas
10.2018 - 12.2021
Carpenter Foreman
Kentuckian Contracting
10.2010 - 07.2018
Madison Indiana High School
High School Diploma
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