Kent Johnson
Saint Martinville,LA
Summary
Versatile operator with experience operating and tending to agricultural equipment, including tractors, forklifts, and other heavy machinery. Uniquely skilled with mechanical operations, repairs and inspections. Experience in maintaining diesel, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to maintain and repair company equipment.Follows directions well, works with no supervision and meets schedules. Familiar with range of equipment and tools. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tractor Operator/farmer/maintenance
Personal Farm
Saint Martinville, LA
03.2018 - Current
- Inspected tractors for mechanical defects or malfunctions prior to operation.
- Performed preventative maintenance on the tractor such as lubrication, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Assisted Diesel Mechanic in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
- Assisted with routine servicing of diesel engines, including oil changes and filter replacements.
- Changed fuel filters and air filters on various pieces of equipment.
- Performed basic repairs such as replacing belts, hoses, bearings and seals.
- Installed new parts or replaced worn-out components using hand tools or power tools.
- Conducted regular preventative maintenance tasks on diesel engine systems.
- Dismantled damaged parts to inspect them for wear or defects.
- Ordered parts, tools and supplies to stock shop and prepare for repair jobs.
- Performed routine maintenance functions on diesel equipment, forklifts and trailing equipment.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks with forklift
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Operator/Driver
Johnson's Demolition Services
St Martinville, LA
10.2016 - Current
- Maintained and operated hydraulic systems on the excavators as well as other heavy equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
- Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
- Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
- Checked all safety devices on machine prior to each shift.
- Transported materials from one job site to another using a lowboy trailer or dump truck.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
- Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
- Adjusted hand wheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers or swing booms.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated a Dozer to level and grade earth surfaces for new road construction projects.
- Moved large rocks, debris, and other materials with the dozer blade.
- Adjusted depth, angle, and tilt of dozer blade to meet specifications.
- Maintained dozer in safe operating condition by performing daily inspections.
- Performed minor maintenance on dozer such as checking fluid levels and greasing parts.
- Filled low areas with dirt or gravel to create a level surface.
- Assessed and evaluated construction sites to identify potential hazards and safety risks.
- Separated salvaged building materials from debris according to the client's specifications.
- Loaded debris onto trucks for disposal or transport off-site for recycling purposes.
- Controlled dust levels at worksites by spraying water over surfaces prior to demolition.
- Maintained accurate records regarding materials used, labor costs and progress reports throughout each job.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Broussard, LA
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
Warehouser
Frito Lay
Lafayette
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Removing product boxes (KD's) from delivery route vehicles Sorting and placing KD bundles into their correct stations as well as bailing and loading KD bundles into trailers to be shipped to other locations Receiving, reviewing, and picking listed orders for larger stores ( Wal-Mart, Target, Win Dixie, Super One ) from various locations within the warehouse for various stores Loading and securing picked orders by either carts or pallets into the appropriate route trucks to be shipped to stores Return route trucks to their designated places for delivery drivers Review compliance, invoice accuracy, and efficiency board to monitor the current weeks status Maintain a clean and safe environment by cleaning warehouse aisles, returning and restacking any misplaced products to their correct locations Locating and assisting in restocking product into the needed locations Eaches (Secondary) Reviewing and pulling orders for smaller chain stores (gas stations, Family Dollars, restaurants ) Boxing orders in their appropriate KD's to ensure minimal product damaging Bringing stale and mislabeled bags or boxed products into the appropriate area Baling access or unstable boxes to be recycled Locating products to be dropped and restocking locations needing additional product for future orders
Wheel and Tire Sales
Johnson's Salvage
Saint Martinville
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Assisting customers with the sale, movement, and handling of both salvage yards and customers wheels and/or tires, as well as other parts as necessary Moving and loading metals and materials in the proper locations for shipment Maintaining a clean and safe area for both worker and customer traffic Assisting other workers in preparing, loading, and securing vehicles to be shipped
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Martinville Senior High School
2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School -
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Skills
- Diesel Tractor operation
- Tractor Repairs
- Forklift experience
- Hydraulic Systems
- Maintenance Duties
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Land Clearing
- Machine Maintenance
- Tire Mounting
- Oil Changes
- Fluid Checks
- Brake Repairs
- Hand Tools Proficiency
- Medication Dispensing
- Insurance Verification
- Prescription Filling
- Supply Restocking
- Processing Payments
- Interpreting Orders
- HIPAA
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Labeling Prescriptions
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
Detailed References
- Chris Guidry, Manager, Rolling Frito Lay Sales, 337-349-2848
- Kevin Johnson, Owner/Manager, Johnson's Salvage, 337-278-0445
Activities
Student within the Gifted and Talented Program from middle school as well as through high school First place at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Literary Rally in business Second place at state Literary Rally at Louisiana State University in business
Timeline
Tractor Operator/farmer/maintenance
Personal Farm
03.2018 - Current
Operator/Driver
Johnson's Demolition Services
10.2016 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
06.2014 - 08.2016
Warehouser
Frito Lay
04.2013 - 12.2013
Wheel and Tire Sales
Johnson's Salvage
07.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Saint Martinville Senior High School
2 Years of College or a Technical or Vocational School -
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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