Samuel Amankwah
Barrie,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated General Laborer with extensive experience at JPro Construction, excelling in heavy lifting and safety procedures. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and improve worksite organization, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects. Proficient in operating hand and power tools, ensuring quality control and adherence to regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
JPro Construction
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated hand and power tools to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in site cleanup, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily project goals effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, maintaining organization on job sites.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
- Enhanced team morale through positive attitude, mutual support, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere during challenging projects.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Warehouse Associate
Spaceplast Limited Ghana
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory efficiently within warehouse.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality control.
- Organized stock in designated areas to optimize space and accessibility.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill orders accurately and timely.
- Conducted regular inventory counts to support accurate stock levels.
- Trained new associates on safety procedures and operational processes.
- Utilized warehouse management systems for tracking inventory movements.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Machine Operator
AngloGold Ashanti - Oboasi
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Operated machinery efficiently, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, ensuring optimal functioning of production machinery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and reduce downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Contributed to reduced waste generation by implementing recycling initiatives within workspace.
- Streamlined assembly line operations, resulting in smoother workflow.
- Improved energy efficiency, adjusting machines to operate at optimal levels without compromising output.
- Increased production efficiency by meticulously calibrating machinery before each shift.
- Reduced operational costs, identifying and implementing measures to decrease energy and material waste.
- Achieved record-breaking production levels, meticulously orchestrating machine schedules and workflows.
- Conducted routine maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment, preventing unexpected downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salvation Army Senior High School
Akim Oda, Ghana 03.2014
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Organization
- Hand and power tools
- Debris and trash removal
- Quality control
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Construction support
- Job site preparation
- Regulations compliance
- Power tools proficiency
- Demolition work
- Equipment management
- Landscaping techniques
- Concrete mixing
- Flooring installation
- Traffic control
- Roofing
- Welding
- Drywall installation
- Residential construction
- Door installation
- Equipment Repair
- Construction management
- Scaffolding setup
- Asphalt paving
- Drywalling
- Plumbing
- Construction project completion
- Excavation support
- Cement finishing
- Measuring and cutting
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Site preparation
- Safety protocol
- Tile setting
- Hand tools operation
- Worksite organization
- Fence building
- Underground utility identification
- Roofing installation
- Safety awareness
- Physical strength
- Job site safety
- Material handling
- Vehicle unloading and loading
- Painting
- Carrying heavy loads
- Hand-eye coordination
- Truck loading and unloading
- Trash collection
- Job site organization
- Supply management
- Facilities maintenance
- Construction techniques
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Site condition assessment
Languages
English
Professional Working
Additional Information
Referral Edaki Emmanuel Alagbonfo
Timeline
General Laborer
JPro Construction
06.2024 - 11.2025
Warehouse Associate
Spaceplast Limited Ghana
08.2019 - 11.2023
Machine Operator
AngloGold Ashanti - Oboasi
08.2015 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Salvation Army Senior High School