JOSHUA C. JAMES
Wichita,KS
Summary
Material Handler supporting truck loading, unloading, and product movement across moving, warehouse, and yard environments. Handles forklift, boom truck, and pallet jack operations while keeping inventory organized and product quality checks on task. Delivers steady customer assistance and safe handling of heavy freight, including furniture and commercial building materials.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Wheatons Samaritans Moving Company
01.2020 - Current
- Handle 5-10 truck loads per shift while keeping freight organized and ready for dispatch.
- Operate forklift and pallet jack equipment to move furniture and supplies efficiently across the worksite.
- Secure loads carefully to protect items in transit and maintain safe handling practices.
- Check equipment and cargo for damage before and after moves to support quality control.
Boom Truck Operator
Pioneer Materials
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Loaded and secured 5,5-10 pallets per shift using boom truck, forklift, and pallet jack equipment.
- Operated boom trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks to move commercial building products safely.
- Loaded and unloaded commercial building products for outgoing and incoming deliveries.
- Inventoried product and maintained quality control standards across warehouse stock.
- Provided customer assistance during order pickup and product loading.
- Maintained safe, organized work habits while supporting daily warehouse operations.
Professional Residential Mover
Get A Move On
12.2012 - 02.2014
- Follow written and verbal instructions to move personal items safely through residential properties.
- Lift furniture weighing upwards to 1,200+ lbs using proper team handling and load control.
- Load and unload trucks, secure household goods, and handle materials with pallet jack and forklift operation.
- Participate in safety workshops and apply safety compliance practices during moving work.
- Assist with vehicle and facility maintenance to keep equipment clean and ready for daily use.
Yard Assistant
Sutherlands
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Handled 5,7-9 customer loads per day while maintaining accurate product handling and steady service.
- Loaded and unloaded customer orders throughout the day, using forklift and pallet jack skills to move materials safely.
- Received incoming product into inventory and kept stock organized for accurate yard operations.
- Cut, measured, and delivered products to customer specifications while working independently with little supervision.
Skills
Boom truck operation
Forklift operation
Pallet jack operation
Truck loading & unloading
Load securement
Material handling
Inventory control
Quality control
Safety compliance
Customer assistance
Timeline
Wheatons Samaritans Moving Company
01.2020 - Current
Boom Truck Operator
Pioneer Materials
03.2014 - 01.2018
Professional Residential Mover
Get A Move On
12.2012 - 02.2014
Yard Assistant
Sutherlands
06.2010 - 08.2012