General Laborer Entry-Level

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GEORGE DONALDSON

***************@*****.*** 850-***-**** Pensacola, FL 32526

Hardworking general laborer that is well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.

Dedicated General Laborer experienced in packing, shipping and organizing warehouse orders and items. Flexible individual willing to take on all tasks and projects to assist team. Consistently delivers broad scope of superior and reliable duties with exemplary safety record.

Reliable General Laborer offering consistent work history of quality in projects. Strong teamwork skills to complete tasks within deadlines. Well-versed in safely using power tools, loading and unloading materials. Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic. Punctual Laborer skilled at supporting operations. Trained in safely loading and unloading materials and cleaning and preparing worksites. Physically fit and agile individual comfortable operating job-related machinery and lifting heavy loads.

Experienced Laborer with background working in multiple work settings. Skillfully build temporary structures, mix preparations and cut materials to meet job requirements. Good communication and problem-solving abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position with Barrancus National Cemetery to help launch career while achieving company goals.

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Maintaining a positive mindset, go into situations and different environments with perspective and to be open minded. I push my myself, but know where my threshold is. Hope for the best,plan for the worst & I treat others how I would like to be treated.

Equipment Management

Hand and Power Tools

Problem-Solving

Regulations Compliance

Quality Control

Organization

[State] Driver's License

Safety Protocol

Byrd Enterprises Lynchburg, VA

General Laborer

07/2023 - Current

Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double- checked work.

Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.

Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.

Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less Summary

Skills

Experience

experienced team members.

Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite. Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.

Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities. Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices. Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.

Completed variety of physical labor tasks.

Understood and followed oral and written directions. Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.

Check in every morning at the designated time.

Perform lawncare Projects such as use of string trimmer,zero turn mower,edger and backpack leaf blower.

Headstone installations;collect paperwork, locate the proper location,set measurements to cut out and dig hole, run a top and back string for reference point then level it off,bury it,then rake around the surrounding area and wash/scrub the stone clean.

Headstone Demolition;use a compressor & chisel to remove name

,d.o.b/d.od and any other engravings off of stone then proceed to break it up with a sledge hammer.

Operating a tractor to throw away Headstone pieces into dumpster. Pensacola Memorial Gardens & Funeral

Home Pensacola, FL

Concrete Laborer

05/2023 - 07/2023

Constructed forms to create various concrete structures. Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.

Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.

Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.

Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work. Monitor temperature of fresh-poured concrete with thermometers; adjust water content accordingly.

Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site. Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.

Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete. Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring. Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed. Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.

Inspect finished product for quality assurance purposes before allowing customer access.

Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.

Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation and finishing techniques.

Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools. Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.

Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.

Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Understood and followed oral and written directions. Make an accurate inventory count every Friday afternoon of all available vaults.

Bobcat tractor operator for transporting,organizing & loading various vaults per customer order.

Wayne Dalton Overhead Door Pensacola,

FL

Shipping and Receiving Handler 1

07/2019 - 05/2023

Managed materials safely and efficiently.

Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing cargo shipments.

Stood for long hours, frequently reached and moved up to 450 pounds by hand.

Monitored the weight distribution of cargo loads to prevent overloading of trailers.

Ensured that all cargo was properly labeled and packaged before being loaded onto trucks.

Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems. Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities. Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems. Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Understood and followed oral and written directions. Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Cut various and custom lengths of lumber for certain outgoing loads for braces to ensure structural integrity.

Operated glue machine for garage door and hardware boxes. Operated the downstacking machine for doors coming off the production line.

Maintained a tidy,functional and fully optimized work environment. Stewart Moving & Storage Pensacola, FL

Professional Mover

06/2015 - 07/2019

Wrapped furniture in protective coverings before loading it onto truck. Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.

Set up beds, couches, chairs, tables. in designated rooms as requested by customers.

Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.

Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding. Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.

Unloaded furniture from trucks at destination sites ensuring that each item was in the correct room according to customer instructions. Moved over customer boxes weighing up to 200 lbs to and from trucks, working quickly to maintain schedules.

Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.

Carefully loaded furniture and boxes onto moving trucks using dollies, ramps, and other equipment as necessary.

Loaded and unloaded furniture, boxes, appliances, and other items onto trucks for transport to desired locations.

Braced, padded and supported items in packages to prevent shifting and damages.

Labeled packages and boxes to keep track of client items. Cleaned job sites and properties of packing material after loading trucks with boxes and furniture.

Cleaned work area after completion of move ensuring that no debris was left behind in customer home or on property grounds. Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.

Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.

Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo. Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.

Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.

Loaded and unloaded company trucks with tools, equipment and furniture.

Disassembled large pieces of furniture when required for efficient transportation or storage purposes.

Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.

Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.

Assisted customers with packing fragile items into labeled boxes. Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines. Walked through customer sites with checklists to verify job completion. Provided excellent customer service throughout the entire moving process from start to finish.

Reported any damages or broken items immediately to supervisor so they could be properly documented or addressed if necessary. Organized and inventoried items prior to moving them. Communicated with customers regarding moving needs and deadlines. Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Delivered products to customer locations on time.

Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls. Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens

Pensacola, FL

Cemetery Caretaker

07/2010 - 06/2015

Maintained cemetery grounds, including mowing grass,trimming shrubs string trimmer,edger and blower.

Monitored cemetery for signs of vandalism or other illegal activities. Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.

Performed routine maintenance on equipment used for cemetery upkeep. Conducted burials, ensuring that graves were dug to the correct depth and lined with appropriate materials.

Planted flowers and trees in designated areas of the cemetery. Operated heavy machinery such as backhoes to dig gravesites. Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating and edging around flower beds and walkways.

Organized special events such as holiday decorations or commemorative ceremonies.

Raked, mulched and composted leaves.

Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.

Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.

Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.

Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants. Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls. Repaired broken headstones or markers when necessary. Cleaned headstones using specialized cleaning solutions. Installed rock gardens, ponds and irrigation systems in accordance with client specifications.

Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws. Assisted visitors in finding desired grave sites or monuments within the cemetery.

Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.

Planted seeds, bulbs and shrubs and applied mulch to protect against weeds.

Prepared plots for burial by removing existing vegetation, leveling ground, and filling holes.

Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing. Assisted funeral directors during funerals held at the cemetery. Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity. Inspected gravesites regularly to ensure they are free from debris and maintained properly.

Communicated with customers regarding their requests for specific grave site locations or monument designs.

Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines. Understood and followed oral and written directions. Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Operated dirt trailer/tractor

First learned how to drive a manual

J. M. Tate Senior High School Cantonment, FL

Education and Training

High School Diploma

06/2010

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

Joined the FFA(2006-2010)

Joined the wrestling and weightlifting team during senior year (2010).

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