Kaleb Joyce
King,NC
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Northedge Steel, Landcrafters and Ashley Furniture showcasing expertise in welding, fabrication, equipment operation and landscape design. Excelled in leadership roles, enhancing team efficiency and project completion exponentially. Renowned for exceptional problem-solving abilities and critical thinking, consistently delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Northedge Steel
Rural Hall, North Carolina
12.2023 - Current
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as garages, shops, carports, barndominiums and much more.
- took a very responsible role in the company in completing tasks in a very accurate and timely manner as well as leading and helping others.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Landscaper
Landcrafters
Walkertown, North Carolina
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
Warehouse Worker
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
Advance, North Carolina
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ronald Wilson Reagan Highschool
Pfafftown, NC06-2019
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Equipment Repair
- Blueprint reading
- Welding machine setup
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Equipment operation
- Health and safety
- Design interpretation
- Tool operation
- Brake press operation
- Tree pruning
- Sprinkler system maintenance
- Stonework
- Planting
- Yard mowing
- Shrubbery trimming
- Landscape design
- Using hand tools
- Verbal and written communication
- Grading techniques
- Flexible and adaptable
- Erosion control
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Soil fertilization
- Inventory staging
- Warehouse picking
- General laborer
- Forklift maintenance
- Shipping and receiving
- CPR training
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Hand-eye coordination
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Inventory counts
- Production Assistance
- Dock operations
- Certified forklift operator
Affiliations
- Routinely workout and play sports
- Very active in my church community
- Enjoying time with my wife
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Camping
- Fishing
- Dog walking
Accomplishments
- Coaching mens highschool soccer team
- leadership roles in my work place
- leading truck loader at Ashley Furniture
Certification
- Forklift certified
- CPR certified
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Northedge Steel
12.2023 - Current
Landscaper
Landcrafters
04.2021 - 12.2023
Warehouse Worker
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
11.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Ronald Wilson Reagan Highschool
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