Michael Puckett
Porterville,MS
Summary
Proven leader in forestry operations, adept at site coordination and personnel oversight, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency at Narkeeta Forestry Inc. Expert in heavy equipment operation and maintenance, with a keen eye for detail, ensuring optimal site productivity. Demonstrates exceptional technical knowledge and field inspection skills, consistently meeting challenging schedules.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor
Narkeeta Forestry Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Followed strict safety procedures for use of equipment and log handling.
- Coordinated smooth and safe movement of logging equipment to and from worksites.
- Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
- Cleared and maintained logging roads for access to work zones.
- Worked under wide range of weather conditions and consistently met schedules.
- Inspected equipment, completed basic repairs and adhered to preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment safe and functional.
Site Foreman
Owen & Payne Timber Co
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Handled wide range of equipment and tools to accomplish logging objectives.
- Coordinated smooth and safe movement of logging equipment to and from worksites.
- Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
- Cleared and maintained logging roads for access to work zones.
- Loaded and unloaded felled logs to and from trailers.
- Sheared tops and limbs off trees before felling, closely monitoring progress to maintain strict safety standards.
- Observed site operations closely to prevent accidents and protect crew members.
- Worked under wide range of weather conditions and consistently met schedules.
- Inspected equipment, completed basic repairs and adhered to preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment safe and functional.
Logging Equipment Operator
Prime Line, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2022
- Handled wide range of equipment and tools to accomplish logging objectives.
- Followed strict safety procedures for use of equipment and log handling.
- Coordinated smooth and safe movement of logging equipment to and from worksites.
- Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
- Cleared and maintained logging roads for access to work zones.
- Sheared tops and limbs off trees before felling, closely monitoring progress to maintain strict safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded felled logs to and from trailers.
- Observed site operations closely to prevent accidents and protect crew members.
- Adapted daily plans based on employee availability, supervisor requests and weather conditions.
- Rotated between skidders, loaders and feller bunchers based on current crew abilities and needs.
- Worked under wide range of weather conditions and consistently met schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kemper Academy
De Kalb, MS05.2002
Skills
- Personnel Oversight
- Site coordination
- Safety awareness
- Technical knowledge
- Field Inspection
- Operations Management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Narkeeta Forestry Inc
01.2023 - Current
Site Foreman
Owen & Payne Timber Co
01.2022 - 01.2023
Logging Equipment Operator
Prime Line, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Kemper Academy
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