Jaquavious Johnson
Chester,SC
Summary
Experienced Lumber Yard Worker with background in handling, sorting and stacking lumber. Demonstrated skills in operating forklifts safely and efficiently to transport materials within the yard. Notable strengths include keen understanding of wood grades, quality control and adherence to safety protocols. Made significant impact by optimizing lumber storage processes in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Yard Worker
Southend Reclaimed
Chester
01.2021 - Current
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Boosted sales by recommending target materials and products to enhance planned purchases.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Loaded and unloaded materials like drywall, shingles, and plywood for customers.
- Maintained inventory of lumber stock.
- Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Identified defective pieces of lumber by examining them closely for signs of damage.
- Cut wood to customer specifications using saws, planers, routers and other tools.
- Tagged items with identifying information before placing them into inventory.
- Transported material between locations using hand truck, dolly or forklift.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Followed safety protocols while working in the yard environment.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Forklift
Mertior
Chester
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained forklift equipment to ensure proper functioning of the equipment
- Identified and reported faulty equipment damaged, and safety concerns to Supervisor
- Assisted in materials loading and unloading on platforms and lifting devices
- Ensured organization and security of all materials in storage area
- Selected orders from itemized slot picking tickets and loaded trucks with product as directed
- Stacked skids or pallets in designated areas; cleaned up and disposed of scraps, cardboard, plastic wrap, and strapping and placed in proper containers
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Assembly Line
Transaxle
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Performed quality checks to ensure machines were producing standardized parts
- Insured proper operation and assembly of line products and packaging
- Keeping recorded log of all products produced during shift
- Prepare shipping orders for distribution to various retail stores and other production lines
- Follow safety policies and keep work area clean of debris and clutter while on the line
- Pulled damaged and ineffective equipment off the line
Forklift
Oxco
Chester, SC
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Performs any of the machine operations as assigned by the team lead or production
- Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per company procedures
- Store the products in proper places in warehouse
- Maintain daily production and scrap records
- Operate and maintain machinery and production line equipment
- Clean work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets and plastic
- Adheres to all safety guidelines dictation the production and handling of materials in the factory
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Warehouse Worker
Haddon House
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Pull orders accurately and efficiently according to priority
- Palletize orders properly to ensure effective loading and unloading
- Accurately record shipment data; weight, pallet count, quantities, damages, and HACCP CCP data
- Perform sanitation duties, to keep the food production facility clean and safe
Skills
- Cutting techniques
- Training new employees
- Wood identification
- Pallet jack operation
- Crane operation
- Woodworking techniques
- Heavy equipment operation
- Truck loading
- Stock rotation
- Environmental awareness
- Load securing
- Power tool proficiency
- Hand tool expertise
- Measuring skills
- Warehouse organization
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Lumber Yard Worker
Southend Reclaimed
01.2021 - Current
Forklift
Mertior
11.2019 - 04.2020
Assembly Line
Transaxle
08.2017 - 12.2018
Forklift
Oxco
01.2017 - 10.2018
Warehouse Worker
Haddon House
03.2016 - 08.2017