Jamie Messer
Barbourville,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Labor Worker
Shed Shakers LLC
Barbourville, Kent
04.2022 - Current
- Moved items from one area to another using a hand truck or dolly.
- Measured materials accurately prior to cutting them into required sizes and shapes.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks.
- Lifted heavy objects manually or with lifting devices such as hoists or cranes.
- Climbed ladders to reach high places while performing repairs and installations.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, and hammers.
- Assisted team members with maintaining orderly and clean workspaces.
- Performed basic landscaping duties, including mowing, trimming, and soil preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Operated various hand and power tools safely following established guidelines.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Underground Coal Miner
Covol Fuels
Pineville, KY
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Installed timber supports in underground tunnels to provide stability.
- Loaded coal onto conveyor belts for transport out of the mine.
- Assisted with ventilation systems, including construction of airways and installation of fans.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and fellow miners via two-way radio.
- Removed debris from mined areas using shovels, wheelbarrows and other hand tools.
- Operated mining machines such as continuous miners, shuttle cars and roof bolters.
- Applied limestone treatment to mine walls and floor, decreasing risk of accidental explosions.
- Performed methane gas checks and visually inspected work areas for hazardous conditions.
- Placed blocks and scotches to prevent shifting and movement.
- Operated equipment to transfer materials between workstations.
Fork Lift Operator
Blue Diamond Plastics
Middlesb, Kent
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bell County High School
Pineville, KY05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Southeast Community College
Middlesboro, KYSkills
- Truck loading and unloading
- Material Handling
- Equipment Operation
- Hand tools operation
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Lifting
- Order Picking
- Time Management and organization
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Decision making capabilities
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Following directions
Certification
- Drivers License
- Underground Miners certification
Timeline
General Labor Worker
Shed Shakers LLC
04.2022 - Current
Underground Coal Miner
Covol Fuels
06.2021 - 12.2023
Fork Lift Operator
Blue Diamond Plastics
07.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Bell County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Southeast Community College