Joshua Humes
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Diligent and reliable Hand Packer successful at handling high-volume, physically-challenging work, standing for long periods and moving with ease. Excellent physical stamina, teamwork capabilities and communication skills. Dedicated to surpassing production goals and maximizing customer satisfaction every day. Diligent Labor Worker with experience performing variety of technical and manual tasks. Maintains cleanliness of work area and counts materials, merchandise and supplies in stock. Experienced in training new employees on responsibilities and company work ethics. Background in general maintenance, light construction, repair and custodial work. Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Handyman
Simply Clean
03.2021 - Current
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, snow plowing, gardening, pulling weeds, and watering lawns.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Installed cabinets and shelving units in homes and offices to provide additional space and organization.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
- Assembled and installed new furniture for client's living room to improve comfort and and functionality.
- Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Responded to maintenance requests for residential properties with great speed and efficiency.
- Responded to maintenance requests on residential properties with great speed and efficiency.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Lumper
SYSCO Food Services
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
Warehouse Lead
Cobblestone
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
Residential Framing Carpenter
K&K Builders
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Park Academy
Salt Lake City, UT06.2011
Skills
- Metal Cutting and Shaping
- Electromechanical Systems
- Dismantle Machines
- Power Sanders
- Hole Repair
- Drywalling
- Roofing
- Special Events
- Control Precision
- Blueprint Literate
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Minor Carpentry
- Heavy Labor
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Hand Tools
- Critical Thinking
- Groundskeeping and Landscaping
- Power Washer
- Chemical Cleaners
- Document Review Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Pressure Washing
- Performing Maintenance Procedures
- Cost Documentation
- Supply Management
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Task Concentration
- Drywall Patching
- Weeding and Watering
- Maintenance Planning
- Troubleshoot Malfunctions
Timeline
Freelance Handyman
Simply Clean
03.2021 - Current
Lumper
SYSCO Food Services
09.2017 - 03.2019
Warehouse Lead
Cobblestone
01.2015 - 05.2016
Residential Framing Carpenter
K&K Builders
02.2012 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
South Park Academy
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