Hardworking employee with extensive experience in equipment maintenance and quality control at White Valley Lumber mill. Proven ability to enhance productivity through innovative solutions while ensuring safety compliance. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, adept at training personnel and maintaining high standards in production processes. Committed to excellence in all operational aspects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sawyer
White Valley Lumber Mill
Mulberry
05.2024 - Current
Implemented new technologies into existing processes to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.
Maintained open communication with supervisors regarding job duties and scheduling changes.
Maintained quality control by performing regular inspections of finished products and ensuring that all safety regulations were followed.
Kept accurate records of all production activities including time sheets, material usage reports.
Repaired broken saw blades, adjusted feed speed settings, replaced worn parts, and performed routine maintenance on equipment as needed.
Ensured compliance with company policies regarding safety standards, environmental regulations, waste management procedures.
Performed daily checks of machinery performance levels to detect potential problems before they occurred.
Assisted in troubleshooting any mechanical or operational issues related to sawing operations.
Supervised and trained sawmill personnel on the proper use of the head saw and edger.
Truck Driver
Backwoods Empire Trucking LLC.
Alma
09.2022 - 10.2023
Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Diesel Technician
Exit 37 Truck Service
Ozark
01.2021 - 01.2022
Checked fan belts for wear or tension issues and replaced them if necessary.
Performed routine maintenance and repair services on diesel engines, including engine overhauls, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, transmissions and clutches.
Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to identify any potential safety risks before they become major problems.
Cleaned fuel tanks with appropriate solvents to remove sediment buildup or corrosion deposits.
Inspected vehicles for damage and performed repairs when necessary.
Repaired hydraulic hoses and lines according to manufacturer's specifications.
Resealed oil pans after changing oil filters or performing other related services.
Diagnosed and repaired electrical problems in diesel engines using specialized diagnostic tools.
Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and rear-ends.
Carpenter Apprentice
SRGS Construction
Greenwood
02.2019 - 12.2020
Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
Assisted with the layout of stairs by marking stair stringers according to code regulations.
Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
Transported tools and supplies from one job site to another using company vehicle.
Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.