Jaz Banks
Birmingham
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong mechanical skills eager to secure a leadership position. Ready to assist a team in achieving company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body and Repair Specialist
Banks Brother's Auto
01.2016 - Current
- Used tools to return individual pieces to correct shapes.
- Removed body panels and stripped paint.
- Reassembled parts and welded components into factory-specific positions.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
Forklift Mechanic
Associated Grocers Inc.
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.
- Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
Lead Horticulturist
BlackJack Horticulture
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed minor repair of power and irrigation equipment to maintain proper functionality.
- Documented plant information and identified plant material to process and maintain accession records.
- Retained knowledge of garden plants and understanding of cultural requirements to maximize growth and cultivation.
- Demonstrated continual positive effort to maintain working relationships with staff, volunteers and management.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
General Contractor
House Doctor's Construction
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Monitored customer industry trends to determine best approaches and solutions.
- Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
Warehouse Supervisor
Dr. Pepper/Snapple Co.
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
- Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
Loader
UPS Freight
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Understood and adhered to state and federal regulations controlling warehousing, loading and shipping operations.
- Reviewed and followed computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Installed protective devices to prevent shifting or damage to items being transferred.
- Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Autobody Repair
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2009
Skills
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Training Junior Team Members
- Vendor Relationships
- Attention to Detail
- Auto Body Repair
- Site Inspection
- Basic Carpentry
Timeline
Forklift Mechanic
Associated Grocers Inc.
11.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Horticulturist
BlackJack Horticulture
06.2022 - 10.2022
Auto Body and Repair Specialist
Banks Brother's Auto
01.2016 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Dr. Pepper/Snapple Co.
08.2011 - 07.2013
General Contractor
House Doctor's Construction
01.2008 - 01.2017
Loader
UPS Freight
01.2006 - 05.2008
Associate of Arts - Autobody Repair
T.A. Lawson State Community College