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James Postell

Americus,GA

Summary

Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Robot Operator

Swap Robotics
06.2024 - Current

Operate robots to perform Grass cutting..

Skid Steer Operator

NCW Staffing Inc/Vanguard
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided valuable input during project planning phases to ensure optimal utilization of skid steer equipment capabilities.
  • Upheld strict adherence to OSHA safety regulations while operating heavy machinery in diverse work environments.
  • Maximized fuel efficiency in skid steer operations by optimizing machine usage patterns and adhering to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Completed projects in a timely manner with precise execution of excavation, grading, and leveling tasks.

Utility Worker

Interfor
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Finish railcars to prevent water damage
  • Drop plastic bag from top to bottom, hang and tighten cables, shoot button caps to ensure no leaks.

Machine/Forklift Operator

Hormel Foods
10.2016 - 05.2021
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy
  • Ensured forklifts were operational through performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions
  • Picked products for specific routes and estimated weight, height and center of balance to calculate precise placements
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes and loaded into outbound containers
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse
  • Removed items from shelves or storage bins and scanned tags
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents
  • Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
  • Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.

Tape Specialist - Die Cutter Operator/Slitter Machine Operator

Tape Specialists Of Georgia
07.2012 - 04.2016
  • Adjusted machine controls, including heating mechanisms, tensions, and speeds, to maintain proper material flow
  • Controlled start, stop and mid-production operations of machines with smooth and consistent flow to maintain speeds, meet productivity targets and end runs at correct times
  • Performed high-quality fabric work, including properly threading yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles and rollers of production machines
  • Operated machines to accurately cut fabric following patterns using electric or manual knives, cutters and computer numerically-controlled cutting devices
  • Conferred with coworkers to obtain information about orders, problems and processes and coordinate efficient team operations
  • Installed, levels, and aligned components such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters and needles to calibrate machinery for production runs
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards
  • Adjusted alignment of drills, guides and holding devices
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.

Sanitation Worker

QSI
07.2010 - 04.2012
  • Maintained specialty spaces such as chemistry laboratories by cleaning with safe solvents
  • Protected and maintained carpets with regular steam cleaning and shampooing
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness
  • Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures
  • Disassembled production lines fully to avoid any lingering materials, including breaking down equipment, removing parts and disconnecting piping
  • Maintained spotless restrooms and break rooms with detail-oriented approach and consistent attention
  • Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material
  • Implemented extra protections during seasons with higher risks of infections such as flu
  • Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines
  • Attended to building parking lots and grounds each day to keep outside areas clean and neat
  • Collected, sorted and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sumter County Comprehensive High School
Americus, GA
06.1999

Skills

  • Materials transport
  • Assembly line experience
  • Stock management
  • Warehouse operations
  • General laborer
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team Player
  • Safe driver
  • Order picking and processing
  • Forklift Operation
  • Packing and scanning
  • Pallet Jack
  • Logistics
  • RF Scanner
  • Manufacturing
  • Packaging
  • English
  • Computer literacy
  • Forklift
  • Process improvement
  • Order Picker
  • Reach Truck
  • Materials Handling
  • Freight Experience
  • Machining
  • Calibration
  • Merchandising
  • Maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • CNC
  • Warehouse experience
  • Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Shipping & receiving
  • Conflict Management
  • Quality Inspection
  • Technical Support
  • SAP
  • Micrometer
  • Hand tools
  • Precision measuring instruments
  • Calipers
  • Heavy equipment operation (1 year)
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Quality Assurance
  • Excavator

Certification

  • Forklift Certification, 09/2012, Present
  • Forklift Certification
  • Driver's License
  • Skid Steer Operator, 02/2024, 02/2029
  • First Aid Certification
  • OSHA 10
  • CPR Certification
  • Twic Card

Assessments

  • Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 03/2023
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, 11/2022
  • Forklift safety, Proficient, 11/2020
  • Basic maintenance and repair, Proficient, 07/2024
  • Forklift safety, Proficient, 02/2020
  • Work motivation, Proficient, 01/2021
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 05/2022
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 11/2022
  • Construction safety, Proficient, 06/2024
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 02/2024

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Workauthorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Robot Operator

Swap Robotics
06.2024 - Current

Skid Steer Operator

NCW Staffing Inc/Vanguard
08.2023 - 06.2024

Utility Worker

Interfor
08.2021 - 04.2023

Machine/Forklift Operator

Hormel Foods
10.2016 - 05.2021

Tape Specialist - Die Cutter Operator/Slitter Machine Operator

Tape Specialists Of Georgia
07.2012 - 04.2016

Sanitation Worker

QSI
07.2010 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Sumter County Comprehensive High School
  • Forklift Certification, 09/2012, Present
  • Forklift Certification
  • Driver's License
  • Skid Steer Operator, 02/2024, 02/2029
  • First Aid Certification
  • OSHA 10
  • CPR Certification
  • Twic Card
James Postell