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Thomas Smith

Lancaster,TX

Summary

Hardworking Laborer with background in construction, warehouse operations, and material handling. Possess essential skills including heavy machinery operation, team coordination, and safety protocol adherence. Consistently contributed to work site efficiency and productivity by maintaining organized work areas and ensuring tool availability. Demonstrated commitment to team success through reliable work ethics and strong problem-solving capabilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer

Mortenson
Golden Valley, Minnesota, MN
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
  • Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
  • Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
  • Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
  • Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory setting.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
  • Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
  • Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.

Shipping and Recieving Clerk

Meyer Distributing
Arlington, US
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • RECEIVE INVENTORY AND STOCK FOR PICKERS TO SHIP
  • Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
  • Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
  • Reviewed customer orders for accuracy prior to shipping goods out of the facility.
  • Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
  • Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size.
  • Managed hazardous material documentation requirements when preparing orders for shipment.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.

Order Puller/Forklift Operator

IFF/INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCE
Carrollton, US
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • PULL ORDERS FOR SHIPPING TO MCCORMICK AND FRITO LAY, LOAD TRUCKS, STOCK INVENTORY
  • Pulled orders from shelves to fulfill customer requests.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Pulled products off shelves and followed instructions to box up orders according to customer specifications.
  • Pulled orders from shelves and replenished stock to keep merchandise readily available for purchase.
  • Maintained an organized work area and kept inventory neat and orderly.
  • Inspected products for defects prior to shipping them out.
  • Cleaned up spillages immediately, ensuring safety standards are met.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.

Field Laborer

ENGINEERED PIPELINE SYSTEMS
Odessa, US
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • ASSIST WITH RUNNING PIPELINES, SETTING BATTERIES, INSTALLING PUMPS, AND VALVES

Sawman

SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTION
Dallas, US
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • DRILL CORE HOLES, CUT CONCRETE WITH FLAT SAW, OSHA 10 CERTIFIED
  • Disposed waste safely according to company policies.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment such as cleaning, lubricating and replacing worn parts.
  • Protected workers from accidents by implementing proper safety procedures.
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading materials from trucks or containers.

Order Puller / Machine Operater

Weyerhaeuser
Carrollton, US
04.2009 - 08.2014
  • Cut rebar on sheer machine, pick & load lumber orders
  • Combi certified, forklift (both), cherry picker
  • Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all orders.
  • Participated in physical inventories when requested by management.
  • Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
  • Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
  • Checked for accuracy of items pulled and ensured that all orders were complete.
  • Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks quickly and efficiently.
  • Printed labels, affixed them to boxes, and prepared shipments for delivery.
  • Followed all safety protocols while operating machinery such as forklifts.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.

Education

GED - GENERAL

Anthis Career Center
Fort Wayne, IN
06.1998

Skills

  • General Labor
  • General Laborer
  • Forklift
  • Construction Laborer
  • Order Picker
  • RF Scanner
  • Order Picking
  • Pallet Jack
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Reach Truck
  • Materials Handling
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Equipment operation
  • Material handling
  • Site safety compliance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Power tool operation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Team lifting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Roof repair
  • Job site cleanup
  • Endurance and stamina
  • Roofing

Certification

Forklift Certified, 01/01/98, 06/01/18, Forklift: stand up & sit down, cherry picker, combilift, clamp, manlift, scissor lift

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Laborer

Mortenson
06.2022 - 12.2024

Shipping and Recieving Clerk

Meyer Distributing
08.2021 - 10.2022

Order Puller/Forklift Operator

IFF/INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCE
02.2019 - 07.2021

Field Laborer

ENGINEERED PIPELINE SYSTEMS
03.2018 - 06.2018

Sawman

SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTION
09.2014 - 01.2018

Order Puller / Machine Operater

Weyerhaeuser
04.2009 - 08.2014

GED - GENERAL

Anthis Career Center

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