Luke Smith
North Pole,AK
Summary
Seasoned handler focused on compliance, productivity and safety. Talent for understanding instructions and operating a wide range of tools to sort materials with a deadline-driven approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard handler
Alaska West Express
Fairbanks, Alaska
02.2026 - Current
- Operated forklift, conveyor, semi truck, and 50 ton forklift to facilitate efficient yard operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of yard facilities.
- Loaded chemical lime into trailers while managing and maintaining trailers and loading pad.
- Assisted and managed loading of pipe, bags/pallets of materials, and equipment onto trailers and rail cars.
Pre apprentic carpenter
Vision construction
Fairbanks, Alaska
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Constructed frameworks for residential projects using various materials.
- Assisted in measuring and cutting wood to precise specifications.
- Operated power tools safely to complete carpentry tasks efficiently.
Laborer
Auto Scot
Fairbanks, AK
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Cut, stack, and organize wood for sale, and build crates for the wood.
- I would also assist with installation of ground screws and helical peers.
- Help with general labor
Education
North Pole High School
North Pole, AKSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
North Star College
Fairbanks , AKSkills
- Forklift operation
- Load management
- Equipment loading
- Trailer management
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Load securing
- Carpentry techniques
Timeline
Yard handler
Alaska West Express
02.2026 - Current
Pre apprentic carpenter
Vision construction
06.2025 - 09.2025
Laborer
Auto Scot
03.2025 - 06.2025
North Pole High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
North Star College