John R Mitchell Jr
Newport News,VA
Summary
- On Aug 16th, 2026, I will be 69 years old. I am 5'6" tall.. 148lbs. So, let's get an understanding. Hard worker, retired, need a job (extra money), not weak (can lift up to 50 - 75 lbs easily), I like and prefer physically active work. •2017 Hyundai (Accent)-(good gas mileage) •I do have Translate app (on my phone - if needed). •I prefer hourly wages, no arrests, no accidents, work clearance (clearance related jobs - yes), *downside: looking for part time work 1st and full time 2nd (either is good)-(live in apartments)-(prefer PM hours); *upside: (married)-(I do not worry of opinions of me)-(I seek advice)-(let the work be the judge). "Side Note": My wife has been disabled since Aug 2010... I work hard to keep up with money for us to exist. So, please believe, I want to work! •Presently, I do not take any medications, even though, I have gained Medicare in Aug2022. I see doctors when needed, even though, it has been a while. I recently joined the JenCare Senior Medical Center at 48 Newmarket Square, Newport News, VA 23605. I have a monthly doctor appointment when not every other month.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Unloader Associate
Walmart
Newport News , Virginia
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Unloaded freight from trucks and containers using pallet jacks, hand-trucks, and forklifts.
- Handled packages safely while unloading and transporting.
- Engaged in physical lifting of items when necessary, adhering to ergonomic lifting techniques.
- Organized and stacked product in designated pallets according to size, type, style, color or product code.
- Had to be able to move quickly or be physically fit for moving and lifting.
- Palletized goods for storage or transport utilizing shrink wrap.
- Stocking merchandise in an orderly manner.
- Must be able to read labels efficiently.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: I got a hernia from too much heavy lifting. I do not want to continue unloading that may cause another , even though, I got a mess implant over the hernia. Still, it was fun to move.. (like playing ball again)!
Laborer (Cleaning)
Smithfield Packaging Co
Smithfield, Virginia
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleaning work areas floors where food products have fallen off of assembly belts during the work day.
- Changing out filled containers of waste products with empty containers.
- Salting of the floors to keep any kind of moisture from freezing on the floor surface.
- Cleaning of trash (large and small pieces of pallet wood), (cardboard boxes), (discarded labels), (dropped plastics: gloves, wrappers, etc..).
- Picking up the metal hooks off of the floors around the initial part of the assembly belts that be discarded by the workers who load the bacon products onto them.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks. Always wear the proper PPE when working.
- * REASON FOR LEAVING: I eventually grew tried of the commute to work. Getting to work (2nd shift) on time was becoming a nightmare in my travel across James River Bridge between the times of 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. *There were unexpected delays enroute to work that created late arrival times.
Cleaning Crew Member
Tidewater Staffing LLC
Newport News, VA
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Removal of trash, mainly, hazards that may cause fall injury (broken pieces of wood, metals, etc.) or fires (paper, cloth, etc.) in docking areas.
- Removal of dust, dirt or metal shots (used for removing rust) that accumulated in docking areas. There are times when wearing a respirator is required.
- Outdoors work in most weather conditions.
- Must wear ear plugs to prevent hearing lost from loud noises (machines).
- Must be able to walk around, under / up and down staging. Be not afraid of heights also.
- Tough job that requires a lot of physical endurance (walking, sweeping and shoveling) to remove regular weight dirt's, etc. and also wet weight dirt's, etc. to be bagged.
- REASON FOR LEAVING.... may be due to multiple conditions that caused laryngitis.. loud talking over loud machines / ear plugs at times.. cold weather set in 30's.. possible accumulated dust in vocal cords.. I realized that such can reoccur as long as the chilled cold air continues. So, I went to office to quit because of missing too many days at work. I went to ER three times before I got medicine that actually worked to prevent my itchiness in my throat.. By then, it was going on three weeks.. They have allowed me to check back with them once the coldest weather breaks!
Driver (Self Employment)
Uber Eats
Newport News, VA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- REASON FOR LEAVING.... have not.. I do earn $, but, not like working full time.
Operator (Transit Bus Driver)
Hampton Roads Transit
Hampton, VA
08.2002 - 04.2020
- Received and submitted passenger fares.
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
- Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures.
- Assisted disabled passengers in boarding and exiting bus.
- Provided information to passengers, including route, schedule and fares.
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism, including bus operation and passenger interaction.
- Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while following local traffic regulations.
- REASON FOR LEAVING.... I retired.. 18 yrs.
- SIDE NOTE.... My wife became disabled in 2010.. started receiving monthly checks in summer 2012... (not like work checks). I worked a lot of overtime to make ends meet, but, the last 2 years was mandatory overtime. I was already working four (10 hour days) like 3 - 4 years.. Then, COVID-19, and mandatory overtime (no choosing of when I do not want to work my three days off). They worked me 2 of my three days off (forced / mandatory overtime).. thus, early retirement at 62 years old. Sad, some drivers did not make it to retirement during those mandatory years. Last, I heard it is still going on.. never stopped to this day....(12/31/22)! I feel like they owe me more compensation since our government allows such!
Unloader (Stocker / Laborer)
Walmart
Newport News, VA
10.1998 - 08.2002
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers or bins.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations. • Sometimes, I had to do shopping cart retrieval or occasional zoning (replacing loss items). Also, we had to get use to the heat that's in each truck.
- REASON FOR LEAVING.... The bus driving job above at Hampton Roads Transit.
Delivery / Driver
Papa John's, Yellow Cabs, Other
Hampton, Virginia
06.1997 - 10.1998
- Delivering pizzas (part time) •Some kitchen work also. This lasted a couple of months.
- Cab driver (part time) •Mostly day time driving. This lasted a couple of months. Stayed up-to-date on chan
- Other: Landscaping (the latter). This work lasted several months.
- These jobs were between: me helping my wife with our new born from time to time and also allowing her to work latter.
Laborer
Abacus / Mid Atlantic Coatings
Newport News, VA
10.1987 - 04.1997
- Cleaned construction sites or beat down walls.. (sheet rock, rust, etc.) for a while. Some landscaping.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- *REASON FOR LEAVING: I stopped working odd jobs (temp. svc.) to gain some trade skill since non payment through a Pell Grant was given... Some college... Thomas Nelson Community College | Auto Mechanics | GPA: 2.5 | Aug 1990 to Oct 1991 | I did not complete all courses | •I stopped to go to work to get needed money (new born) - I did not want to do both work and go to school / college because of too many classes.
- I gained permanent employment through this temp svc. (with Mid Atlantic Coatings). I had the responsibility of removing rust and paint off of ship surfaces to be painted. Operated various power tools such as disk sanders, needle guns, crawlers, etc. while maintaining a safe working environment.
- I stopped working the Mid Atlantic Coatings job to help my new wife with the new born around April 1997. *NOTE: I do not remember the date I started working at Mid Atlantic Coatings, so, I leave this section the way it is.
Laborer (Odd Jobs) Etc..
Temp Svc or Hustle (odd jobs) / Looked for Work
Newport News , VA
05.1979 - 11.1987
- Mainly unemployed at that young period in life... No real work experience. No car. A lot of searching. I did odd jobs a lot because I lacked transportation.. •VA. Employment Svc s. •Temp. Svc work, etc.
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
Fort Riley , KS.
04.1978 - 04.1979
- Regular young soldier.. 1st Battalion Infantry Maintenance (Metalworker, welder: arc, mig, tig, burner.. electric and gas.
- REASON FOR LEAVING.... I signed out.. (under Honorable Conditions). Sadly, I was in love.. I had finally found a way to take care of a family, but, I had broke-up with her because I did not know what the future was, especially, after I lost my job in Newport News Shipbuilding.. Also, she had got pregnant. I gave her money to abort...(I was not ready to take care of a family) and (I was upset because she was suppose to be on birth control pills). Anyways, while in, it all went well (basic training, schooling, etc.), I forgot her address, phone number, etc. while in the military...(could not get leave - could not write or call). The plan (my crazy in-love reasoning) was to call Roanoke Headquarters, if all went well (getting back with her), to explain the reason why I signed out.... Maybe, they could get me back in. When, I got to talk with her, she had got married. Downward spiral... The End.
Hook - On - Man
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News , VA
12.1975 - 07.1977
- My very first job. Attached chains onto steel materials to be placed on flat car or vehicle while working in steel storage area.. I-Beams, Angle Bar, Flat Bar, etc.. Good work pace etc
- REASON FOR LEAVING.... Security Violation when I gained a second badge and did not return it in due time. I lost the first.. it fail off in pile of steel cuttings.. (cut pieces pile) down to the bottom then found a month or so later. I did not turn in the other within the required time or immediately. I was all ready late too many times. Sometimes I would get to the gate and realize that I did not have my badge because I was too wasted the night before to remember where it was.. I assumed wrongly. So, for such reason I felt better with the other badge in case I forgot one of them... Silly, me young, dumb and getting too high the previous night that I assumed wrongly about having my badge with me.
Unloader
Walmart 12401 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, Virginia
Unloader Associate
Walmart 12401 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News , Virginia
- Had to be able to move quickly and lift a lot of merchandise from the line and take to the appropriate pallet. Had to be able to correctly stack merchandise onto pallets with occasional adjustments. Stocking merchandise to shelves in the proper manner quickly. Must be able to read labels effectively.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Mechanics
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VASkills
- Good Driver
- Area knowledge
- Valid [State] license
- Impeccable driving record
- DOT Regulations
- Technology-driven navigation
- Map proficiency
- Safety-focused
- Wrapping and boxing
Finally
- I been helping my wife a lot and also dealing with my father's house (he passed on 29Dec2022) through the probate process and catching missing payments of a 1st mortgage and a 2nd mortgage just to keep hold of it. Now, I just need to complete paying them off. If hired, I could definitely work for a while! This me (photo) below (link) if it works. https://photos.app.goo.gl/F7nVLWx3xWv11x2r5
Timeline
Unloader Associate
Walmart
09.2024 - 10.2024
Laborer (Cleaning)
Smithfield Packaging Co
12.2022 - 01.2023
Cleaning Crew Member
Tidewater Staffing LLC
07.2022 - 10.2022
Driver (Self Employment)
Uber Eats
10.2021 - 08.2022
Operator (Transit Bus Driver)
Hampton Roads Transit
08.2002 - 04.2020
Unloader (Stocker / Laborer)
Walmart
10.1998 - 08.2002
Delivery / Driver
Papa John's, Yellow Cabs, Other
06.1997 - 10.1998
Laborer
Abacus / Mid Atlantic Coatings
10.1987 - 04.1997
Laborer (Odd Jobs) Etc..
Temp Svc or Hustle (odd jobs) / Looked for Work
05.1979 - 11.1987
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
04.1978 - 04.1979
Hook - On - Man
Newport News Shipbuilding
12.1975 - 07.1977
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Mechanics
Thomas Nelson Community College
Unloader
Walmart 12401 Jefferson Ave
Unloader Associate
Walmart 12401 Jefferson Avenue