James Mahala
Many,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
EOM
Many, Louisiana
07.2025 - Current
- Operated and monitored water treatment processes for compliance and efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and systems for optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate records of operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with the state to assure compliance and transparency
- Weigh and mix polymer regularly
- Switched from a free system to a chloramine system
- Tedious regular testing. Of monochloramines. Free ammonia. Free and total chlorine. Manganese. TTHMs
- Testing the MRT all ACR sample taps. And 3 separate sample sites at treatment plant
- Continuously troubleshoot problems and fix them often using my network of associates
Water Distribution Operator
Town Of Many
Many, Louisiana
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated water distribution system to ensure efficient delivery of potable water.
- Conducted routine inspections of pipelines and valves for leaks and maintenance needs.
- Monitored water quality through sampling and testing procedures per regulatory standards.
- Did a regular flush program
- Kept well sites maintained
- Added water/sewer taps
- Fixed manholes (concrete patch work)
- Used a jetter in the sewers
- Operated the hydrovac
Cap 2 team Lead
Walmart
Leesville, AL
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Led daily operations and ensured team alignment with store goals.
- Trained and mentored new associates on merchandising standards.
- Coordinated inventory management to enhance stock availability.
- With a partner helped coordinate the unloading of every truck the break down of the pallets and sorting into departments for a 130 million dollar a year store. 10000 individual pieces daily
Live Hanger
Pilgrims Pride JBS
Natchitoches, Louisiana
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Handled live poultry with care and precision during processing.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the work area.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and operations.
Meat/Produce Team Lead
Walmart
Many, Louisiana
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Led daily operations for produce/meat department team members.
- Trained staff on proper handling and storage of fresh produce.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Practiced trained and taught safety protocols
- Use multiple computer programs for various things during the work day
- Was the face of the department talking with many higher ups and customers with all emotions
Helper
Gentry Water Wells
Many, Louisiana
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted drill operator with equipment setup and maintenance tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of worksite for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, ensuring proper handling and storage procedures.
- Helped pull wells fix and reinstall
- Helped break down and rebuild pumps
Lead Builder
Louws Truss
Burlington, Washington
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervised daily construction operations to ensure project alignment with safety standards.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation on-site.
- Trained new builders on equipment usage and safety protocols for effective onboarding.
- Read blueprints and built smaller trusses by measurements and dimensions
- Utilized the Wizarding system to build larger trusses rapidly to meet production
- Use of pneumatic tools daily
Breast Debone/Production Material Handler
Draper Valley
Mount Vernon, Washington
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Participated actively in regular team meetings about productivity goals.
- Verified accuracy of product documentation prior to shipment release.
- Regularly lifted 80 lbs tubs of chicken into a hopper to feed the assembly line
- Cleaned the production line with high powered hoses and state standard chemicals
- Used a knife to cut the chicken breast/tenders off the rib cahe
Laborer
U.S Golden Eagle Farms
Lyman, Washington
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Operated farm equipment to assist in daily agricultural tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas on the farm.
- Assisted with planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops efficiently.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Ran irrigation for 1200 acres of farm
Education
G.e.d
Mount Vernon, WALevel 2 Distribution, Production,Treatment -
LDH
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Water quality testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Process optimization
Timeline
Lead Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
EOM
07.2025 - Current
Water Distribution Operator
Town Of Many
04.2024 - 07.2025
Cap 2 team Lead
Walmart
02.2024 - 04.2024
Live Hanger
Pilgrims Pride JBS
08.2023 - 02.2024
Meat/Produce Team Lead
Walmart
08.2022 - 08.2023
Helper
Gentry Water Wells
01.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Builder
Louws Truss
12.2015 - 10.2017
Breast Debone/Production Material Handler
Draper Valley
02.2015 - 12.2016
Laborer
U.S Golden Eagle Farms
03.2013 - 02.2015
G.e.d
Level 2 Distribution, Production,Treatment -
LDH