JOSHUA WHITAKER
8833 N Forest Ave,Kansas City MO
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grain Elevator Operator
Bartlett Grain
06.2023 - Current
- Efficient inspection and cleaning procedures of grain facilities and equipment.
- Coordinating with trains and trucks for efficient loading and unloading of grains.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, aiding in proper stock management and rotation, including receiving, storage, handling, drying and blending of grain.
- Optimized elevator operations through regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
Owner /Home Renovator
Whitaker Home Improvement
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Performed daily operations, and provided services including:
- Handyman
- Remodeling
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Landscaping
United States Army
United States Military
04.2007 - 04.2022
- Felid artillery man/13 Bravo
- Infantry man /11 Bravo.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Warrior leadership course, and combat lifesavers course
- 8,000 accident-free combat miles.
- Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Ford Motor Company
11.2014 - 01.2022
- Operated forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Worked Assembly Line
Taylor Lift Operator /Heavy Duty Equipment Operator
Mediterranean Shipping Company
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects, strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities to load and unload containers using heavy equipment.
- Operating skid steer loaders for various construction tasks.
- Enhanced job site safety by implementing proper equipment handling and maintenance procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hunt Martin Marietta
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, track hoe, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Enhanced worksite safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
- Increased project efficiency by skillfully operating skid steer loaders for various construction tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School
Kansas City, MOSome College - Assoicates
Maple Woods Community College
Kansas City, MO07.2014
Skills
- Loading/Unloading Operation
- Heavy Equipment, Backhoe, Skid Steer Operation
- Mechanic Experience
- Machining
- Construction
- Military Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Automotive Repair
- Carpentry
- Snow Plowing
- Facilities Maintenance
- Remodeling
- Equipment Repair
- Landscape Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Plumbing
- Grain Handling, Blending & Drying Procedures
- Heavy Machinery Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Customer Service
- Safety Procedures
- System Troubleshooting
- Production Monitoring
- Vehicle Maintenance
Certification
- Forklift Certification June 2015,- January 2023
- Carpentry Apprentice September 2002 - June 2004
- Combat Life Savers Course, June 2006
Assessments
- Workplace safety, Proficient, 05/01/23, Using safe practices at work
- Basic maintenance and repair, Proficient, 05/01/23, Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 05/01/23, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 05/01/23, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Automotive maintenance, Proficient, 05/01/23, Knowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairs
- Construction safety, Proficient, 05/01/23, Using safe practices while on a construction site
- Warehouse shift leader, Proficient, 05/01/23, Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards
- Forklift safety, Proficient, 05/01/23, Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
- Warehouse safety, Proficient, 05/01/23, Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
- Teamwork: Interpersonal skills, Proficient, 05/01/23, Responding to challenging team situations at work
- Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 05/01/23, Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 05/01/23, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
- Project timeline management, Proficient, 05/01/23, Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
- Learning agility, Proficient, 05/01/23, Learning and applying new information
- Basic computer skills, Proficient, 05/01/23, Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems
- Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, Proficient, 05/01/23, Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals
Timeline
Grain Elevator Operator
Bartlett Grain
06.2023 - Current
Owner /Home Renovator
Whitaker Home Improvement
01.2022 - 03.2023
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Ford Motor Company
11.2014 - 01.2022
Taylor Lift Operator /Heavy Duty Equipment Operator
Mediterranean Shipping Company
08.2011 - 10.2014
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hunt Martin Marietta
06.2010 - 08.2011
United States Army
United States Military
04.2007 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School
Some College - Assoicates
Maple Woods Community College
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