Joseph rafferty
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laborer
Labor Works Temp Service
Puyallup, Washington
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Lifting, moving, cleaning, sorting, setting up, using tools
- Assisted team members in daily labor tasks and workflow management.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols while performing physical labor tasks consistently.
- Utilized hand tools and equipment effectively for various labor tasks.
- Collaborated with supervisors to identify project needs and priorities.
- Supported inventory management by sorting and organizing supplies regularly.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Repaired damaged drywall sections including taping joints and applying texture coats as needed.
- Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Installed insulation into walls using blow guns or similar tools while adhering to safety guidelines.
Education
Bethel High School
Graham, WASkills
- Power tools use
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Project prioritization
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Job site organization
- Construction management
- Light carpentry
- Heavy lifting
- Cement mixing
- Customer service
- Ditch digging
- Endurance and stamina
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Debris removal
- Drywall installation
- Construction
- Proper lifting techniques
- Hand and power tools
- Jackhammer operation
- Team lifting
- Caulking and sealing
- Ladder safety
- Job site safety
- Hand-eye coordination
- Safety procedures
- Material mixing
- Landscaping
- Drywalling
- Painting
Timeline
Laborer
Labor Works Temp Service
03.2017 - 10.2019
Bethel High School