George Copeland
Gates,NC
Summary
Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
MEB
Portsmouth, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Ability to work 8–12-hour shifts
Cashier
Cookout
Suffolk, VA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained cash drawer of $500 or more per shift.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Greeted over 100 customers per day.
Dishwasher
Yiannis Bar And Grill
Suffolk, VA
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards.
- Oversaw incoming deliveries, unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or cooking utensils often used by kitchen staff.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and completed minor repairs to keep equipment functioning.
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
- Loaded more than 20 glasses, silverware and dishes into dishwasher each shift, running average of 50 loads per day.
- Effectively scrubbed and scoured pots and pans using sanitary and grease resistant products to remove burnt-on food.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Performed routine maintenance on grills and other cooking equipment by request of managers.
- Moved items from main storage areas to easily accessible small fridge, freezers and containers to support kitchen staff efficiency.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gates County Senior High School
Gatesville, NC06.2021
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Attention to Detail
- Hand and Power Tools
- Superior Work Ethic
- Situational Awareness
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Verbal Communication
- Team Player
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Demolition and Destruction
- Materials Salvage
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Team Coordination and Oversight
Timeline
Laborer
MEB
08.2021 - Current
Cashier
Cookout
01.2021 - 05.2021
Dishwasher
Yiannis Bar And Grill
06.2020 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Gates County Senior High School