James Merrell
Lafe,AR
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Tritch Trucking and Excavation
Lafe, AR
12.2023 - Current
- Maximized rout efficiency based on the load and shipment location.
- Performed proper maintenance.
- Maintained strict time management before during and after each shipment.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Used equipment safely to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly securing items for long road trips.
- Completed logs and reports for every trip detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
Utility Operator / Line Maintenance
Tenneco Inc
Paragould, Arkansas
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Repaired faulty components in the utility system using hand tools or power tools.
- Performed routine inspections of assigned areas, detecting necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
- Utilized geographic information systems (GIS) for documenting and managing utility assets.
- Implemented preventive measures designed to minimize breakdowns of machinery.
- Inspected and repaired lift station pumping equipment controls to maintain efficient operations.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together using processes such as MIG and MAG welding, TIG welding, plasma arc cutting.
- Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted equipment to maintain efficient operations using air hoses and cleaning fluids.
- Inspect welds for quality assurance purposes ensuring they meet safety standards and customer specifications.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up welding machines according to drawings and instructions using clamps, jigs, fixtures, and torches.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Keep accurate records of raw materials used during each shift in order to track inventory levels effectively.
- Monitor the welding process to ensure it meets specific requirements in terms of strength, consistency, and accuracy.
- Clean work surfaces before beginning a new job to ensure optimal performance of the machine.
- Perform maintenance on welding machines including replacing worn parts or components.
- Adhered to inventory management practices and documented transfers when retrieving components and materials for each task.
- Read blueprints and instructions to determine job specifications such as materials, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Assist with loading and unloading supplies from trucks or containers onto production lines.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Monitored machine operation to detect any malfunctions or deviations from expected performance.
- Troubleshot problems with electrical systems or mechanical components of the utility system when needed.
Farm Hand
Tritch Brothers Farm
Lafe
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on tractors and attached implements to prevent downtime.
- Recorded operational data, including hours of operation and areas serviced, for productivity analysis.
- Conducted repairs on equipment as needed including welding minor repairs on metal frames or structures.
- Executed backhoes and front-loading devices to move trees, dig ditches and unload soil to complete grounds maintenance.
- Transported agricultural products and materials to designated locations, adhering to load regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness of tractors and equipment, ensuring machines were ready for next use.
- Implemented soil conservation techniques during field operations to prevent erosion.
- Managed field operations including plowing, planting, and harvesting, optimizing crop yields.
- Attached and detached implements and trailers to tractors as required for specific tasks.
- Dug ditches, leveled grading and spread gravel.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine if operations should be delayed due to inclement weather.
- Performed preventative maintenance on the tractor such as lubrication, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Completed operator maintenance, checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades and lubricating equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with various agricultural products utilizing forklifts or hand jacks.
- Inspected tractors for mechanical defects or malfunctions prior to operation.
- Utilized GPS-based navigation systems for precise fieldwork, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Provided support during harvesting season by operating combines or other large machinery.
- Applied pesticides and fertilizers using tractor-mounted sprayers, following environmental guidelines.
- Operated tractor and trailer to haul equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Inspected and operated grain handling equipment such as augers, conveyors, and hoppers.
- Operated heavy-duty hauling vehicles to transport materials from one location to another within the mine site.
- Conducted visual inspections of grain shipments prior to loading onto transport vehicles.
- Transported heavy loads from one work site to another using special hauling vehicles.
Welding Machine Operator
Tenneco Inc
Paragould, AR
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together using processes such as MIG and MAG welding, TIG welding, plasma arc cutting.
- Inspect welds for quality assurance purposes ensuring they meet safety standards and customer specifications.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Set up welding machines according to drawings and instructions using clamps, jigs, fixtures, and torches.
- Keep accurate records of raw materials used during each shift in order to track inventory levels effectively.
- Perform maintenance on welding machines including replacing worn parts or components.
- Train new employees in proper use of welding equipment.
- Work with other team members in order to complete projects efficiently within specified timelines.
- Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
- Follow established safety procedures when operating machinery and handling hazardous materials such as gases or fumes.
- Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to determine job specifications, plan production activities and organize proper supplies.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Inspected crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to maintain functionality and identify malfunctions.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
Farm Hand
S&S Farms
Lafe, AR
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of materials from delivery trucks.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Material Handler
Greenbrier
Marmaduke, AR
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
- Maintained inventory records, including tracking incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
- Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corning High School
Corning, AR05-2019
Skills
- Managing schedules
- Safe driving operations
- Accurate records and reports
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Critical thinking
- Maintenance & repair
- PPE use
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and time management
- Basic math
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint reading
- Reliability
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Tritch Trucking and Excavation
12.2023 - Current
Utility Operator / Line Maintenance
Tenneco Inc
12.2022 - 12.2023
Farm Hand
Tritch Brothers Farm
10.2021 - 12.2022
Welding Machine Operator
Tenneco Inc
01.2021 - 10.2021
Farm Hand
S&S Farms
04.2020 - 08.2020
Material Handler
Greenbrier
05.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Corning High School