GERALD SMITH
Meijer
Dundee,MI
23
years of professional experience
Warehouse Worker with experience operating stand-up Hilo, mod selector, and down tracking for 7+ hours per shift in a high-volume warehouse setting. Moves product accurately, supports inventory flow, and keeps work areas organized during picking and material handling. Brings steady pace and safe equipment operation to daily warehouse tasks.
Work History
Warehouse Worker
4 Years 9 Months- Driving stand up Hilo's, mod selector, down tracking
Underground Utility Locator
3 Years 1 Month- Conducted underground utility location surveys to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations.
- Utilized electromagnetic equipment to accurately identify and mark utility lines before excavation.
- Collaborated with construction teams to provide real-time information on utility locations, minimizing project delays.
- Trained new employees on best practices for utility locating and safety protocols in the field.
- Reviewed project plans to assess potential conflicts with existing utilities, advising on necessary adjustments.
- Implemented safety training sessions focused on hazard recognition related to underground utilities, promoting workplace safety culture.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with timely and accurate underground utility location services provided throughout each project phase.
- Supported team members during peak project times, helping expedite the completion of critical tasks related to underground utility location.
- Helped create a culture of safety within the organization by consistently prioritizing safe work practices when locating underground utilities.
- Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors, offering valuable insights and advice in relation to locating underground utilities.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Identified depths of water, sewer, gas, cable, oil and electric lines using Type equipment.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
Garbage Truck Helper
3 Months- Throwing trash and yard waste into trucks and cleaning the trucks
Molder
8 Months- Molding seats for car company's
Roofing Laborer
1 Year 4 Months- Cleaning the ground, tear offs, carrying shingles up the ladder
Roofing Laborer
4 Months- Cleaning the ground, tear offs, carrying shingles up the ladder
- Assisted in the preparation of job sites, including debris removal and material organization.
- Operated hand and power tools safely and efficiently to complete roofing tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize tasks and enhance workflow efficiency on-site.
- Trained new laborers on safety protocols, tool usage, and best practices in roofing installation.
- Removed old roofing material and properly disposed of all debris to maintain clean, organized work sites.
- Performed job duties at low, medium, and advanced heights on regular basis while observing safety protocols to avoid possibility of accidents and falls.
- Completed residential and commercial projects with tight schedules by working effectively with fellow team members.
- Maintained good physical fitness in order to maintain proper balance on inclined surfaces and at high levels off ground.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean work area and promptly addressing concerns.
Underground Utility Inspector
6 Months- Conducted thorough inspections of utility installations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify areas for system improvements and efficiency enhancements.
- Reviewed inspection reports for accuracy, ensuring timely documentation of findings and necessary actions.
- Mentored junior inspectors on best practices in utility assessments and regulatory requirements.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, meticulously reviewing installation procedures and materials used in utilities projects.
- Developed positive working relationships with contractors, facilitating open communication channels for improved project outcomes.
- Collaborated with construction teams to monitor progress and maintain quality standards throughout projects.
- Promoted safety culture within the workplace by adhering to strict safety protocols during all inspections.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications and records for each location.
- Improved overall utility infrastructure by diligently inspecting and documenting utility assets.
- Coordinated with other inspectors and team members, sharing knowledge and expertise for consistent inspection results across projects.
- Evaluated contractor performance against project specifications, ensuring adherence to established guidelines at every stage of construction.
- Supported project completion timelines, providing timely and accurate inspection reports to stakeholders.
- Checked quality of construction and worksite policies.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Investigated complaints, incidents, and accidents at work sites.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
Education
GED
I got the high school ged
Skills
Stand up hilo
Hilo driving
Shipping and receiving
Order picking
Inventory control
General labor
Shingling
Landscape
Loading and unloading
Sanitation cleanup
undergorund utility locator
underground fiber inspector
PPE compliance
Timeline
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04.2021 - 07.2021Read More
Molder
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11.2019 - 07.2020Read More
Roofing Laborer
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04.2005 - 08.2006Read More
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06.2003 - 10.2003Read More
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GED
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