TAYLOR STEPHENS
West Branch,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in equipment operation, team collaboration, and task prioritization, ready to leverage skills in a new role. Proficient in using hand and power tools, maintaining a safe work environment, and training team members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Rifkin Scrap Metal
10.2025 - Current
- Sorted, graded, and classified various types of scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous).
- Safely operated heavy machinery, such as forklift, skidsteer, shear and baler.
- Assisted customers with unloading scrap and load processed materials onto trailers for shipment.
- Maintained an organized and clean, safe work area, including stacking materials and cleaning bins.
- Adhere to all safety protocols (PPE usage) and environmental regulations to prevent accidents.
- Weighed and recorded data for incoming and outgoing materials.
General Laborer
Spar Inc.
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Worked effectively with other members of the team in completing assigned projects quickly and efficiently.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power equipment in the performance of assigned tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with materials.
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees.
- Collected and disposed accumulated trash on and around jobsite on daily basis.
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Ensured all tools were returned in good condition after each shift.
- Trained new employees on job requirements and safety procedures before they begin working independently.
- Assembled parts as instructed by supervisor or blueprints.
- Read plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
Shear Operator
Wausau Supply Company
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Operated shear machinery to cut and shape metal sheets according to specifications.
- Ensured proper alignment and feeding of materials into shear machine for accurate cutting.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting of shear equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Maintained detailed records of production output and quality control checks.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize workload and meet production deadlines.
- Punctuality and reliability
- Willingness to learn
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols while operating shear machinery.
- Identified and resolved issues with materials or machine settings to prevent production delays.
- Demonstrated proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise cuts.
Farm Hand
Marshall Dairy Farms
05.2014 - 07.2021
- Assisted with caring for livestock and performing general animal husbandry tasks.
- Maintained and repaired fences, barns, and other structures on the farm.
- Assisted with general farm upkeep and maintenance tasks as needed.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to promote a safe work environment on the farm.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new hires.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback for improvement.
- Forklift Certified
- Chauffeur License
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Ogemaw Heights High School
06-2009
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Team collaboration
- Hand and power tools
- Problem-solving
- Equipment operation
- Job site preparation
- Quality control
- Task prioritization
- [State] Driver's license
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Mathematical proficiency
- Equipment management
- Power tools proficiency
- Basic carpentry
- Measuring and cutting
- Warehouse organization
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Chauffeur's Permit
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Rifkin Scrap Metal
10.2025 - Current
General Laborer
Spar Inc.
02.2025 - 09.2025
Shear Operator
Wausau Supply Company
07.2021 - 07.2024
Farm Hand
Marshall Dairy Farms
05.2014 - 07.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Ogemaw Heights High School