Traves Coleman
Jackson
Summary
Specialized in operating heavy machinery and managing material logistics with a focus on safety and efficiency. Successfully loaded, unloaded, and inspected materials to meet production goals, ensuring project continuity. Effective communicator contributing to team success and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Austin Industrail
Augusta
10.2024 - Current
- Operate forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Load and unload goods from trucks and storage areas efficiently.
- Inspect incoming materials for quality and accuracy before processing.
- Load completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Transport hazardous materials safely according to established protocols.
Painter
Kendrick Paint and Body
Aiken
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
Machine Operator
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously, ensuring production requirements were met efficiently.
- Set up, adjusted, and configured equipment for daily operations, optimizing machine performance.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect malfunctions or excessive vibration, adjusting settings to maintain operational integrity.
- Operated machining equipment safely in collaboration with team members.
Paint Helper
Cushman Paint And Body
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared different paintable surfaces prior to product application.
- Applied primers and rough coats according to painter's directions.
- Smoothed and cleaned surfaces and removed wallpaper prior to painting allowing even coating of paint.
- Worked with water and oil-based paints and trained on removal of unwanted or splattered paints.
Machine Operator
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Set up and ran machinery, delivering high-quality products that met industrial specifications.
- Monitored machines during operation to identify malfunctions and adjusted settings to maintain optimal performance.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Operated machining equipment safely, collaborating with team to ensure efficient workflow.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Augusta High School
North Augusta, SC08-1997
Skills
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dependability
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
Timeline
Material Handler
Austin Industrail
10.2024 - Current
Painter
Kendrick Paint and Body
04.2023 - 10.2024
Machine Operator
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
08.2022 - 04.2023
Paint Helper
Cushman Paint And Body
08.2021 - 07.2022
Machine Operator
Progress Rail A Caterpillar
11.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
North Augusta High School