James Ray
Highland,IL
Summary
Dedicated laborer with experience in construction and concrete work. Known for attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively with team members, ensuring project completion on time and within safety protocols.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Labor Local 397
Edwardsville, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within deadlines while adhering to quality specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Trained new laborers on operational procedures, enhancing team efficiency and productivity levels.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by cleaning, leveling, and setting up forms for concrete placements.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws and trowels to complete assigned tasks.
- Assisted in traffic management around construction sites, improving public safety.
- Mixed and poured concrete for foundations, ensuring durability and structural integrity.
Meat Cutter
Korte's Meat
Highland, IL
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated band saws and other cutting tools to prepare meat products.
- Ensured product quality through meticulous inspection of meat cuts and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and meet customer demands efficiently.
- Trained new staff on safe operating procedures and best practices in meat cutting techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and sanitation standards.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Demonstrated expertise in deboning various types of meats efficiently while maintaining highest levels of precision and quality control.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
Farm Ranch Hand
Gomes Hay
Fallon, NV
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Operated and maintained farm machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Assisted in the planting, harvesting, and processing of hay to maximize yield quality.
- Monitored livestock health, providing care and reporting issues to management promptly.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, improving livestock nutrition and growth rates.
- Developed and maintained irrigation systems, enhancing water conservation practices on-site.
- Operated heavy machinery safely while following all applicable guidelines for proper use and maintenance.
- Improved crop yield with precise irrigation management and soil fertility maintenance techniques.
Ranch Hand
Petan Ranch
Tuscarora, Nv
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed livestock feeding schedules and ensured proper nutrition for optimal health.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily tasks.
- Assisted in the breeding and care of animals, enhancing herd quality and productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in pasture management.
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
29 Palms, Ca
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Led and coordinated team operations during complex training exercises.
- Developed tactical plans to enhance unit effectiveness in diverse environments.
- Mentored junior Marines, fostering professional development and leadership skills.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with military standards and procedures.
- Trained personnel on advanced combat techniques, improving overall team performance.
- Led infantry team to successfully complete missions by providing clear instructions and efficient communication.
- Improved morale within the team by addressing concerns promptly and offering constructive feedback.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Maintained high levels of discipline within the unit, enforcing military standards and regulations.
- Disciplined subordinates for rules infractions and poor performance.
Farm Laborer
Eyman Farms
Greenville, IL
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Operated and maintained farm equipment for efficient crop production.
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting various crops.
- Monitored crop health and identified pest issues to ensure quality yields.
- Implemented best practices for soil management and irrigation techniques.
- Led efforts to enhance sustainable farming practices and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops, and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats, and pigs.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
- Operated harvesters and cultivators to till soil and plow fields.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mulberry Grove Jr Sr High School
Mulberry Grove, IL05-2005
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Job site safety
- Equipment operation
- Concrete work
- Machinery maintenance
- Construction
- Asphalt paving
- Concrete grading
- Jackhammer operation
- Team player
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Confined Space
- Flaggers Card
- 40 Hours of Construction Math
- Introduction & Navigation of Architectural and Civil Blueprints
Timeline
Laborer
Labor Local 397
06.2023 - Current
Meat Cutter
Korte's Meat
10.2022 - 05.2023
Farm Ranch Hand
Gomes Hay
05.2017 - 01.2021
Ranch Hand
Petan Ranch
02.2015 - 04.2017
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
11.2007 - 05.2010
Farm Laborer
Eyman Farms
08.2005 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Mulberry Grove Jr Sr High School