Justin Jones
Bland,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in warehouse operations and landscape management, notably with Supply Tech and Green Horizon. Excelled in forklift operation and team leadership, enhancing efficiency and safety in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in warehouse safety and management skills, achieving significant improvements in operational workflow and team productivity.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Supply Tech
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Production Worker
Volvo Group
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules, ensuring flexibility in operations.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Operator Welder
Volvo
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Landscape Foreman
Green Horizon
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Enhanced overall project performance with strong attention to detail, resulting in fewer errors and rework during installation and maintenance tasks.
- Maximized staff productivity through expert scheduling of daily tasks based on priorities and crew capabilities.
- Promoted safety awareness among crew members through regular meetings, training sessions, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Reduced costs with effective inventory management for supplies such as plants, mulch, tools, and equipment.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Educated clients on proper lawn and plant care, giving details on appropriate watering and fertilization.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Directed and supervised construction of fences, decks and other outdoor structures.
- Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.
- Installed ponds, waterfalls and other water features and tested for proper functionality.
- Reviewed landscape project tasks, determining budgets and timelines for completion.
- Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.
- Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Mitigated potential risks related to weather, equipment malfunction, or safety hazards by proactively monitoring job sites and taking corrective action as needed.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing various hardscape and softscape projects.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely completion of landscape installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by training crew members in proper techniques for planting, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment use.
Gerneral Labor
Belt Tech
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Increased worksite efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean work area.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- This job was working on the belts for underground coal mines
- Reduced workplace accidents by strictly adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity by assisting in various tasks, such as loading and unloading materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Princeton High
Princeton WV01-2006
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Product packing
- Landscape design
- Welder and Manufacture
- Management skills
- Snow removal
- Truck loading and unloading
- Product assembly
- Heavy lifting
- Assembly procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
Timeline
Production Worker
Volvo Group
05.2024 - 02.2025
Operator Welder
Volvo
05.2024 - 02.2025
Landscape Foreman
Green Horizon
04.2021 - 05.2024
Gerneral Labor
Belt Tech
07.2017 - 04.2018
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Supply Tech
High School Diploma -
Princeton High
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