James Wilder
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in driving, delivery, and car hauling, complemented by a strong background in small business operations. Proven track record in package handling, verification, and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in equipment inspections and ensuring professionalism at all times. Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction through efficient and reliable service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Packager/Machine Operator
Feralloy
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced packaging efficiency by implementing automated systems and streamlined processes.
- Reduced waste by optimizing packaging materials usage and recycling initiatives.
- Achieved faster order fulfillment with improved workflow management and team coordination.
- Maintained high-quality standards for packaged products, conducting regular quality checks and addressing issues promptly.
Cars Hauler/Sales Manager
James Vernon's Automotive
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Increased hauling efficiency by optimizing routes and schedules for daily pickups.
- Improved safety standards with regular vehicle maintenance checks and adherence to company protocols.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining professionalism.
- Reduced fuel costs through effective route planning and driving techniques.
- Streamlined loading processes for faster turnaround times between hauls.
- Managed inventory effectively to minimize stock shortages and ensure optimal levels of merchandise for maximum sales.
- Maintained detailed records of all completed jobs, including mileage, materials hauled, and delivery locations.
- Ensured compliance with weight restrictions by accurately weighing loads before transport.
- Boosted sales performance by implementing effective visual merchandising and store layouts.
- Developed strong customer relationships through attentive service and expert product knowledge, resulting in repeat business.
Machine Operator
Interfor
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for Industry needs.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Operated Type equipment safely and efficiently with team of Number employees.
Movier and Driver
Self Employed Local Moves
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
Warehouse Associate
XPO Logistics
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment in accurate and timely manner, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Organized boxes and products in the warehouse to facilitate retrievals.
Laser Torch Cutter
Kinder Morgan
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Read and followed standard operating procedures.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Cut and braje down old equipment, parts,and strap metal with a laser Torch
- Properly used ppe such as, respirator, leggings, face shield, and fire proof coverings.
General Laborer
Golfstream
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
- Remodeled city buildings and grounds to increase efficiencies.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.
- Removed damaged tile, brick and mortar.
- Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.
- Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors.
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Performed basic machine set up.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Collaborated with team to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
- Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Filled chipped, cracked and broken bricks and tiles with adhesives and grouting materials to correct surface imperfections.
Painter
Labor Max staffing
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Repaired defects in walls including holes and scrapes.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Applied paint using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Performed smoothing and finishing work on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
- Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces.
- Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job.
- Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day.
- Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.
General Laborer
People Ready/Volvo Construction
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Safe and efficient operation of scissor lift .
- Safe and efficient operation of Telehandlers
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including, sanders, grinders,, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Attended daily safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
Painter/General Labor
Main Industries Inc
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Operated wide variety of equipment including sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites and storage areas.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Selected the proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job.
- Cleaned the exterior of buildings using a motorized power washer.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Applied paint using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials.
- Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
- Operated power, hand and air tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job.
- Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
Painter
Greater Works
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials.
- Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls.
- Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
- Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Applied paint using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Operated power and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Repaired defects in walls including holes and scrapes.
- Performed smoothing and finishing work on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day.
- Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Cleaned the exterior of buildings using a motorized power washer.
Warehouse Worker
Express/ Sunset Trading
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Stacked and stored pallets at the end of the shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Used item Numbers to properly stock warehouse.
- Loaded products weighing up to [1000] pounds onto trailers for delivery.
- Loaded and unloaded ship cargo.
- Stocked, staged and transported goods.
- Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.
- Processed [4- 5] shipments per [day].
- Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas.
- Attached identifying tags to containers.
- Divided cargo received by account Number and intended location.
- Complied at all times with SOX, USDA, FDA, DOT and U.S. Customs guidelines and regulations.
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
- Recorded Numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets.
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
- Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each shift.
- Tagged all inbound merchandise with receiving date.
- Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor.
Painter
Student Painting
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.
- Painted lines for parking lot stalls, as well as safety lines on curves in the road.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces.
- Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
- Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- Repaired defects in walls including holes and scrapes.
- Selected the proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job.
- Maintained thorough and accurate records of all disposed paint, paint tools and cleaning rags.
- Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls.
- Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials.
- Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day.
- Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
- Performed smoothing and finishing work on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Cleaned the exterior of buildings using a motorized power washer.
- Operated power and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- Applied paint using traditional and sprayer methods.
General Laborer/ Landscaping
Self Employed/Private Contract/Property Preservation
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Mowing grass
- Trimming hedges
- Mulching
- Creating garden beds.
- Planting trees
- General Labor
Education
GED -
West Ashley High
Charleston, South Carolina (SC)2011
Skills
- Logistics
- Shipping and receiving
- Process optimization
- Assembly and production
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking and processing
- Warehousing functions
- Order fulfillment
- Customer-oriented
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Self-motivated
- Hand and power tool operation
- GPS Navigation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Heavy Lifting
- Dispatch Communication
- Mileage Tracking
- Vehicle inspections
- Route Management
- Sales strategy development
- Auto delivery
- Equipment Inspection
- Load Balancing
- Cargo Handling
- Order Verification
- Defensive Driving
- Roads and highways knowledge
Timeline
Packager/Machine Operator
Feralloy
02.2022 - Current
Cars Hauler/Sales Manager
James Vernon's Automotive
05.2021 - 09.2023
Machine Operator
Interfor
07.2019 - 04.2021
Warehouse Associate
XPO Logistics
01.2019 - 06.2019
Laser Torch Cutter
Kinder Morgan
11.2017 - 01.2019
Movier and Driver
Self Employed Local Moves
08.2017 - 09.2019
General Laborer
Golfstream
07.2017 - 11.2017
Painter
Labor Max staffing
05.2017 - 07.2017
General Laborer
People Ready/Volvo Construction
01.2017 - 05.2017
Painter/General Labor
Main Industries Inc
07.2016 - 11.2016
Painter
Greater Works
01.2016 - 07.2016
Warehouse Worker
Express/ Sunset Trading
08.2014 - 11.2015
Painter
Student Painting
04.2014 - 07.2014
General Laborer/ Landscaping
Self Employed/Private Contract/Property Preservation
01.2013 - 01.2014
GED -
West Ashley High
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