Robin Humble
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Capable Construction Laborer experienced in operating and maintaining equipment to support job site needs. Physically strong and fit with good time management abilities and dexterity to support skilled work.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
BCC enterprises and properties
Radcliff, Kentucky
06.2024 - Current
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Utilized electrical, plumbing and HVAC expertise to complete projects and adhere to timelines.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Ensured compliance with local codes regarding building regulations.
Foreman
Woodrum Landscaping
Chattanooga, TN
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications and expectations.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Monitored compliance with local building codes and regulations.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
Marina Staff Member
Lakeshore Marina & Yacht Harbor
Chattanooga, Tennessee
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Rotated, tested and repaired or replaced tires.
- Conducted educational seminars on topics related to recreational boating safety.
- Cleaned windshields using chemical solution and microfiber towel.
- Performed daily inspections of the marina's docks, boats, and equipment.
- Greased and lubricated vehicles or specified units using grease guns or spray lubricants.
- Developed new ways of improving customer satisfaction levels at the marina.
- Managed payment transactions for dock rental fees, fuel purchases.
- Tested and charged batteries to maintain optimal performance.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed by staff members and customers alike.
- Suggested and explained recommended services to meet customer needs and resolve specific issues.
- Cleaned parking areas, restrooms or equipment and removed trash.
- Checked tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
- Assisted with special events held at the marina such as fishing tournaments or regattas.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on vessels in the marina.
Manager of Operations
Perfect Enterprises
Chattanooga, TN
09.2005 - 03.2015
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
- Spearheaded the adoption of new technologies, streamlining operations and enhancing capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and maintained high standards of operational excellence.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Monitored operational budgets, reducing costs through strategic planning and optimization.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
- Established, maintained, and enforced organizational standards of performance, quality, and safety compliance.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives through analysis of current processes and procedures.
- Conducted market research to identify opportunities for operational improvements and expansion.
- Provided leadership and direction to staff members to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, making data-driven decisions to improve performance.
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Implemented systems for tracking operational performance metrics.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Prepared reports summarizing operational results against established goals and objectives.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Forklift Operator
Kenco Logistics @ Dupont plant
Chattanooga, Tennessee
08.2001 - 09.2005
- Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Pole Hyster Operator
Shaw Industries
Ringoldl , Ga.
02.1999 - 08.2001
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Recognized potential hazards related to operating a forklift such as damaged floors or unsafe stacking methods.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Completed necessary paperwork associated with receiving, storing, shipping and transferring product utilizing the Hyster forklift.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on Hyster machines, such as changing filters and lubricating parts.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Maintained accurate records of freight movement.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Conducted daily pre-operational checks on Hyster equipment.
- Followed standard operating procedures to ensure safe operation of the Hyster forklift at all times.
- Operated Hyster to transport goods and materials within the facility.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with heavy material using Hyster forklift.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Monitored inventory levels for accuracy and kept detailed logs of stock movements in the warehouse.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Education
GED -
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN01-1997
Physical Therapy
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Scaffold building
- Traffic routing
- Forklift and heavy equipment
- Construction safety
- Truck loading
- Carpentry
- Roofing installation
- Installation coordination
- Time management
- Masonry work
- Worksite safety
- Dependability and reliability
- Drywall hanging
- Cabinet installation
- Equipment operation
- Heavy lifting
- Site preparation
- Worksite preparation
- Window installation
- Measuring and leveling
- Construction
- Demolition
- Insulation application
- Problem-solving
- Basic carpentry
- Work planning and scheduling
- Machinery operation
- Tile setting
- OSHA
- Construction layout
- Worksite organization
- Framing
- Painting and finishing
- Framing construction
- Attention to detail
- Landscaping
- Safety and compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Excavation techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Heavy equipment operation
- Flooring installation
- Materials loading
- Quality control
- Drainage systems
- Physical stamina
- Material transport
- Power tool operation
- Concrete laying
- Spray finishing
Timeline
Construction Worker
BCC enterprises and properties
06.2024 - Current
Foreman
Woodrum Landscaping
08.2016 - 05.2024
Marina Staff Member
Lakeshore Marina & Yacht Harbor
04.2015 - 08.2016
Manager of Operations
Perfect Enterprises
09.2005 - 03.2015
Forklift Operator
Kenco Logistics @ Dupont plant
08.2001 - 09.2005
Pole Hyster Operator
Shaw Industries
02.1999 - 08.2001
GED -
Chattanooga State Community College
Physical Therapy
Chattanooga State Community College