Joshaua Lopshire
Ottumwa
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Horizon Freight Solutions
Ottumwa
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated transportation schedules for timely freight delivery.
- Communicated with carriers to ensure effective logistics operations.
- Supported customer inquiries regarding freight services and logistics solutions.
- Maintained records of shipping documents including invoices, bills of lading, manifests.
- Kept transportation operations in compliance with company, legal and safety requirements.
- Directed daily transportation of cargo.
Farm Hand
Ziegler land LLC
Ottumwa
10.2009 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining equipment and facilities for optimal performance.
- Monitored livestock health and reported any issues to management.
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Prepared soil for planting by tilling and fertilizing effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
Production Technician
Corteva Agriscience
Hedrick
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated production equipment to ensure efficient processing of agricultural products.
- Monitored quality control procedures to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot machinery issues and enhance productivity.
- Adhered to safety guidelines and protocols during all production activities.
- Assisted in training new technicians on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Assisted in the set-up and operation of production equipment.
- Trained new personnel in operating procedures for various pieces of production equipment.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
Trucking Company owner
Cj express llc
Ottumwa
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new customers.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Established relationships with suppliers for better pricing and timely deliveries.
- Managed financial records, including budgets, cash flow, invoicing, and payroll.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the business, including staff management and scheduling.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for services rendered.
- Actively participated in industry associations to stay up-to-date on best practices and regulations within the field.
Education
Ged
Ottumwa, IASkills
- Logistics coordination
- Load planning
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-Directed
- Task prioritization
- PPE compliance
- Problem-solving
- Load management
- Safety protocols
- Forklift operation
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inventory management
Certification
Smith Systems
Emergency driver certificate
Firefighter 2 and instructor one
Forklift operator
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
Horizon Freight Solutions
08.2024 - Current
Production Technician
Corteva Agriscience
06.2022 - 02.2023
Trucking Company owner
Cj express llc
02.2017 - 02.2023
Farm Hand
Ziegler land LLC
10.2009 - Current
Ged