Jared Ward
Nipomo,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Safety-conscious driver experienced with trucks and heavy equipment. Works quickly to meet daily targets with expert loading, unloading and transportation. Adapts quickly to changing situations to overcome problems and maintain performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Scale Operator
Foster Farms Poultry
Fresno, CA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Troubleshooting conveyer belt, sensors, and scale for potential problems. Fixing problems with machinery as needed.
- Weighing products on an electric scale conveyer and packaging them into boxes.
- Labeling different products with different labels correctly using a labeling machine.
- Weighing and labeling boxes of products correctly using a labeling machine.
- Maintaining labeling machines and replacing sticker reels as needed.
- Calibration of electric scales.
- Quality control of products to ensure no expired or open materials are sent to customers.
- Placing and fulfilling orders of products to be weighed, packaged, labeled and stacked on pallets.
- Using safe food manufacturing methods and equipment such as proper sanitation methods and handling techniques. Using PPE such as hair nets, beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses.
- Working as a team member in a professional manner alongside other employees utilizing communication in a loud environment to successfully fulfill orders of products.
Handyman Helper
Piece Work/ Self Employed
Fresno, CA
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Pulled damaged and old carpet and wood flooring to eliminate issues such as mold and remove outdated styles.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems.
- Provided prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
- Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment using plumbing and electrical skills to keep properties clean and safe.
- Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Repaired outlets, circuit breakers and lights to restore electrical systems to functionality.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Reconditioned and renovated damaged furniture and ordered new pieces if needed.
- Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts and determine dimension requirements.
- Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
Laborer
Center For Employment Opportunities
Fresno, CA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed preventative maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains, and sprinkler systems.
- Maintained grounds tools and equipment free from mechanical or safety defects and in top operating condition.
- Operated mowers, electric clippers, and edgers to maintain freshly groomed grounds for guest enjoyment.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
Laborer/Driver
Asbury Well And Pump
Fresno, CA
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at material yards and delivery addresses.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
- Operated cranes to remove, maintain, repair. and install water well pipes and pumps.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, clamps, vices, pliers, diagonals, adhesives, and lubricants to remove, repair, and/or install water well pipes and pumps.
- Performed troubleshooting on water well pump systems and electrical systems. Fixed and repaired anything out of order such as electrical connections, control switches, pressure switches, and capacitors.
Machinist
Randstad
Fresno, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to material type and finish specifications.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
- Incorporated new preventive and corrective maintenance processes to increase equipment lifespan.
- Operated extrusion and extractor of plastics to manufacture and package a variety of agricultural drip lines and irrigation products.
- Stacked finished products on pallets and prepared them for shipment.
- Operation of spooling and cutting machinery to produce specified orders of irrigation drip lines.
Roughneck
Strickland Well Drilling
Sanger, CA
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Removed and interested drill string from wellbores.
- Laid and tripped pipes in proper holes.
- Assisted on drill floor for piping, rigging and casing.
- Monitored roustabout workers and trained on safety and company standards.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Participated in company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
- Handled various manual operating and maintenance tasks as directed by company's policies and standards.
- Cleaned and inspected rig and drilling equipment and implemented practices to prevent equipment rust or corrosion.
- Observed manufacturer safety instructions when using machinery and work tools.
- Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around floor.
- Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Operated heavy equipment such as backhoes and water trucks on job sites.
- Maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems and air compressor systems.
- Construction and maintenance of drilling mud pits and admixtures of bentonite clays.
- Loading and hauling trailers of materials and equipment to and from jobsites using trucks.
- Moving personnel to and from jobsites using vehicles.
- Greased articulated heavy equipment regularly.
- Pressure washed equipment and kept equipment clean inside and outside.
Construction Laborer
Charles Ferreira General Contracting
Fresno, CA
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
Education
Class A Commercial Drivers License
Advanced Career Institute - Fresno, CA.
Fresno, CA12.2022
High School Diploma -
Fresno County Office Of Education
Fresno, CA12.2007
Skills
- Physically Agile
- Sanitation and Safety
- Reading Blueprints and Manuals
- Understanding Schematics
- Equipment Repair
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Active Listening
- PPE Use
- Basic Math
- Organizational Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance & Repair
- Data Management
- Competent and professional
- Quick learner
Timeline
Scale Operator
Foster Farms Poultry
03.2023 - 05.2023
Laborer/Driver
Asbury Well And Pump
12.2022 - 02.2023
Laborer
Center For Employment Opportunities
08.2022 - 03.2023
Machinist
Randstad
01.2022 - 03.2022
Roughneck
Strickland Well Drilling
02.2021 - 10.2021
Handyman Helper
Piece Work/ Self Employed
12.2020 - 05.2023
Construction Laborer
Charles Ferreira General Contracting
12.2020 - 02.2021
Class A Commercial Drivers License
Advanced Career Institute - Fresno, CA.
High School Diploma -
Fresno County Office Of Education