Benjamin Smith
Denver
Summary
Experienced professional with years of experience in commercial and residential maintenance and repair, also warehouse experience. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Friendly and always willing to go extra mile to deliver satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Flagger
Labormax
Lakewood
01.2023 - Current
- Directed traffic flow at construction sites for safety and efficiency.
- Set up and maintained traffic control devices to ensure compliance.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate safe operations on-site.
- Monitored surrounding areas for hazards and adjusted signage as needed.
- Assisted in training new flaggers on safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensured proper placement of signs to guide vehicles and pedestrians effectively.
- Collaborated with law enforcement for road closures and detours management.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for timely repairs and maintenance.
- Adhered to all safety protocols including use of hard hats, reflective vests, gloves.
- Utilized radio communication systems effectively when communicating with other flaggers or supervisors.
Laborer
Labor Depot
Lakewood
01.2023 - Current
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
CHI Manufacturing
Englewood
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations and ensured team compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management, tracking goods through receiving, storage, and shipping.
- Oversaw inventory management and maintained accurate stock records.
- Coordinated shipping schedules and monitored delivery timelines for shipments.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks to maintain workflow and inventory accuracy.
- Transported materials to designated areas, supporting timely order fulfillment and dispatching.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve warehouse efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and best practices within the facility.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Technician
SOLID Surface Care
Englewood
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated equipment for surface cleaning and restoration tasks.
- Maintained tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and procedures.
- Documented service activities and customer feedback for quality control.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for daily operations.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
Handyman
Smith Home Improvements
Denver
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Installed cabinets and shelving units in homes and offices to provide additional space and organization.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and quality handyman services for various home repairs.
- Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Consistently met deadlines for assigned projects by prioritizing tasks efficiently based on urgency and complexity.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when faced with unique repair challenges that resulted in effective solutions tailored to specific situations.
Forklift Operator
TMSI
Golden
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
Mover/Driver
Move central
Mira Mesa
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely, safe, and efficient transportation of clients belongings.
- Reduced accidents and maintained safety standards by adhering to all driving regulations and performing regular truck maintenance.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating with coworkers to load and unload moving trucks efficiently.
- Provided exceptional service to customers through clear communication and careful handling of their items during the moving process.
- Assisted customers with basic packing techniques, offering guidance on how to protect items from damage during transit.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Education
High school diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CALanguages
Spanish, Fluent
Skills
- Warehouse
- Forklift
- Skid steer
- Scissor lift
- Traffic control
- Heavy lifting
- Sheetmetal fabricating plasma water cutters brakes rollers hand and power tools
- Suface cleaning machinery exp.
- Construction exp. hand and power tools
Timeline
Assistant Warehouse Manager
CHI Manufacturing
03.2024 - 01.2025
Flagger
Labormax
01.2023 - Current
Laborer
Labor Depot
01.2023 - Current
Technician
SOLID Surface Care
01.2023 - 03.2024
Handyman
Smith Home Improvements
01.2018 - 03.2021
Forklift Operator
TMSI
06.2016 - 01.2018
Mover/Driver
Move central
02.2013 - 05.2016
High school diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School