James Smith
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Dependable Professional experienced in fast-paced environments. Delivered accurate and efficient task completion through strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Committed to maintaining safety, professionalism, and a positive attitude while adapting to new challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
M Dennis logistics
Prosper, Texas
04.2026 - Current
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport goods across various states.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance.
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transportation
Fairburn, Georgia
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport goods across various states.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers to coordinate load pickups and deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance.
Supervisor
Orgill Brothers
Tifton, Georgia
12.2021 - 08.2024
- 1 year back in warehouse other 1 1/2 in transportation
- Supervised daily operations for inventory management and stock replenishment.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to ensure efficient processing of orders.
Lead Mechanic
Keystone Foods
Camilla, Georgia
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Supervised maintenance and repair of production equipment and machinery.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions promptly.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety protocols and repair techniques.
- Provided training to new mechanics in the use of test equipment, shop tools and safety procedures.
- Inspected completed work and monitored compliance with regulations and standards.
Material Handler
Orgill Brothers
Tifton, Georgia
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Loaded and unloaded shipments while maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality and compliance with standards.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Organized warehouse layout to optimize space and accessibility of products.
Hanger
Arising Industries
Hazlehurst, Georgia
09.2013 - 02.2018
- Operated machinery for hanging products efficiently and safely.
- Inspected materials for quality before proceeding to the next phase.
- Prepared and organized items for production lines at Arising Industries.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow consistency.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper hanging techniques.
Education
Technical College Systems of Georgia
Atlanta, GaSkills
- Route planning
- Route optimization
- Shipping coordination
- Load management
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Compliance adherence
- Log maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment maintenance
- Training others
- Customer management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Truck Driver
M Dennis logistics
04.2026 - Current
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transportation
08.2024 - 04.2026
Supervisor
Orgill Brothers
12.2021 - 08.2024
Lead Mechanic
Keystone Foods
10.2020 - 06.2021
Material Handler
Orgill Brothers
02.2018 - 10.2020
Hanger
Arising Industries
09.2013 - 02.2018
Technical College Systems of Georgia