Joshua Lafontaine
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills with training in construction and landscaping.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manual Laborer
Pacesetters Personnel Services
04.2023 - Current
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
Main Cook
Hooters
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Landscape Foreman
Brightview Landscaping
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices, and parks.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
Plumber's Helper
One Stop Plumbing
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Repaired sinks, dishwashers and other domestic appliances, removing clogs and cleaning pipes.
Warehouse Material Handler
Adecco Staffing
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Collaborated within team environment to coordinate and streamline warehouse processes.
- Located materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items on production orders.
- Maintained inventory by identifying, labeling and placing materials and supplies in stock.
- Collected and packed materials for shipping, inspecting packaging slips for accuracy before departure.
Shipping Associate
Monroe Staffing Services
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Mail Sorter
Staffmark
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Evaluated mail trays to determine proper placement.
- Reviewed incoming mail for proper date, postage and barcode scans.
- Diagnosed unclear or unrecognized barcodes, documenting and communicating errors prior to resolving issue.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela Superior Natividad Rodríguez González
Arroyo, Puerto Rico 0071405.2008
Skills
- Shipment Procedures
- Shipping and Receiving
- Performing Manual Labor
- Truck Loading
- Power Saws
- Equipment Operation
- Wrapping and Boxing
- Warehouse Operations
- Forklift Operation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manual Laborer
Pacesetters Personnel Services
04.2023 - Current
Main Cook
Hooters
04.2022 - 03.2023
Landscape Foreman
Brightview Landscaping
05.2020 - 03.2022
Plumber's Helper
One Stop Plumbing
08.2018 - 02.2020
Warehouse Material Handler
Adecco Staffing
10.2016 - 07.2018
Shipping Associate
Monroe Staffing Services
11.2014 - 09.2016
Mail Sorter
Staffmark
06.2012 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Escuela Superior Natividad Rodríguez González
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