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Jeremy Mefford

Coldiron,KY

Summary

Well-trained Underground Coal Miner committed to working any shift with dedication to safety. A high-performing individual with a solid work ethic. Offering exemplary communication and teamwork skills. Safety-minded with terrific vision, coordination, and dexterity. A determined employee committed to performing job duties with care and pride. A high-performing individual with an excellent work ethic and dedication to protecting other workers.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Stocker

Wal-Mart
Harlan, KY
04.2023 - Current
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  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.

Laborer Foreman

Black Mountain Utility District
Harlan, Kentucky
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Maintained ideal safety standards and consistently low accident record.
  • Set schedules and ordered work for maximum efficiency at each site.
  • Led crews, planned work and distributed daily assignments.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move supplies and machinery.
  • Managed communication between team members, preventing costly and dangerous errors.
  • Implemented well-defined instructions to help each crew member understand assignments.
  • Enforced policies to keep work consistent, accurate and hazard-free.
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics correctly to make accurate decisions about jobsite work.
  • Observed workers and quickly identified problems, implementing corrective actions to eliminate work errors.
  • Motivated team members to meet demanding project targets without sacrificing quality.
  • Coordinated timely supply deliveries to keep crews working efficiently.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.

Stacker Operator

Smithfield
Middlesboro, KY
06.2017 - 05.2020
  • Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
  • Loaded lumber and building materials into storage facilities.
  • Assisted customers with loading lumber and other various building materials.
  • Prepared materials for safe movement and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film, and crating.
  • Maintained appearance of yard and racks by disposing of trash and debris and keeping stock organized.
  • Leveraged forklift to unload incoming freight.
  • Built loads and loaded trucks for outbound delivery.
  • Assisted in preparing shipments by staging, counting and documenting materials and supported refurbishment teams with load outs and equipment staging.
  • Shared information to help associates learn and develop yard procedures and customer service skills.
  • Adhered to safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts and other equipment.
  • Understood basic technology drawings, shipping documents and movement forms and routed and stocked incoming and outgoing products accurately.
  • Lifted, moved and handled various building materials throughout yard using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Participated in meetings and shared ideas for improvement with management to foster teamwork.
  • Secured lifting attachments to materials and conveyed load to destination using hand-operated hoist.
  • Operated forklift, payloader and railcar mover with focus on precision and safety.
  • Mastered lumber grades and types and optimal applications and helped customers make lumber decisions for building projects.
  • Interacted directly with customers, suppliers and co-workers and displayed professional communication skills.
  • Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management.
  • Worked evenings, weekends and holidays to meet needs of business.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.

Coal Miner

Neco
Harlan, KY
05.2009 - 04.2012
  • Cut new channels and passageways.
  • Sorted mined coal and placed it in appropriate bins.
  • Repositioned heavy and specialized machines to make new cuts and paths.
  • Worked effectively and safely on a team of 15 coal miners.
  • Installed vent bags and water and electrical lines into new mines.
  • Reached 36 months without accidental explosion by effectively treating mine walls and floors with limestone.
  • Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over [Number] methane gas checks.
  • Mined for anthracite and bituminous coal using [Type] equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Conducted air tests to monitor safety and quality of workspaces.
  • Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
  • Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
  • Controlled conveyors running length of shuttle cars for load distribution.
  • Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
  • Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
  • Stopped gathering arms when cars reached capacity.
  • Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
  • Pushed or rode cars down slopes or hooked cars to cables and controlled cable drum brakes to ease cars down inclines.
  • Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
  • Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
  • Guided and stopped cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches between wheels and rails.
  • Eased cars down inclines by hooking cars to cables and controlling cable drum brakes.
  • Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
  • Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
  • Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
  • Opened and closed bottom doors of cars to dump contents.
  • Read and interpreted technical documents and effectively adhered to written instructions to maintain quality standards.
  • Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
  • Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
  • Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
  • Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel and equipment from harm.
  • Inspected, weighed and sorted loads for further processing.
  • Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
  • Moved mine cars into position for loading and unloading.
  • Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
  • Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
  • Operated hydraulic or electric shovels to pick up loose rock.
  • Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

High School Diploma -

Belton High School
Belton, TX
05.2002

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Team-building activities
  • Program performance assessment
  • Training program development
  • Orientation procedures
  • Multitasking
  • Organization
  • Training & Development
  • Talent development
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Focused on customer satisfaction
  • Customer Service
  • Product Knowledge
  • Project management
  • Account management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Safety Processes
  • Worksite Safety
  • Superior computer skills
  • Training and coaching
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Mining Operations
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Finish Work

Timeline

Store Stocker

Wal-Mart
04.2023 - Current

Laborer Foreman

Black Mountain Utility District
07.2021 - 04.2023

Stacker Operator

Smithfield
06.2017 - 05.2020

Coal Miner

Neco
05.2009 - 04.2012

Some College (No Degree) -

Sam Houston State University

High School Diploma -

Belton High School

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