James Smith
Atherton,WGN
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with a strong work ethic and proven ability to comply with instructions and adapt to various weather conditions. Demonstrates exceptional punctuality, self-discipline, and physical fitness, making significant contributions to collaborative working environments. Skilled in roadside collections, heavy lifting, and outdoor tasks, consistently showing proactive initiative and flexibility. Committed to maintaining high standards of verbal communication and teamwork while pursuing opportunities for career growth in physically demanding roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
refuse/recycling collection operative
Thrive/Bury council
Bury, Lancashire
12.2024 - Current
- Streamlined rubbish collection processes, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Performed manual labour tasks such as lifting heavy items, contributing to physical fitness.
- Provided essential services by working in all weather conditions.
- Upheld company reputation by providing professional customer service during daily collection rounds.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete tasks swiftly and efficiently.
- Ensured cleanliness by diligently collecting garbage and recycling materials.
- Improved neighbourhood aesthetics with prompt removal of refuse bins from streets post-collection.
- Maintained good levels of physical fitness to deliver necessary walking and lifting duties.
- Ensured bins and boxes were returned to original positions to maintain excellent customer service outputs.
- Worked as a team to provide efficient, professional roadside refuse collection service.
- Supported public sanitation efforts by maintaining cleanliness standards in truck cabin and exterior.
- Provided additional support to refuse truck drivers, assisting with safe vehicle reversing and manoeuvring.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with team members to maximise collection efficiency.
- Carefully replaced customer boxes, bags and bins outside relevant properties.
- Used appropriate protective clothing to adhere to health, safety and hygiene legislation.
- Walked ahead of waste lorries to organise rubbish for pickups.
- Supported safe driving and loading of bin lorries on roads.
Machine Operator
gresham office furniture
Bolton, Lancashire
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted quality control checks, maintaining high product standards.
- Managed waste disposal from machines responsibly.
- Identified and resolved machine malfunctions for enhanced productivity.
- Improved efficiency with routine machine checks and adjustments.
- Loaded raw materials onto machines, facilitating continuous production.
- Interpreted blueprints and sketches to achieve desired outputs.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues, minimising downtime.
- Ensured smooth running of machinery by performing regular maintenance.
- Monitored machine function and performance, quickly diagnosing malfunctions to reduce operational downtime.
- Operated and fed raw material into equipment with focus on proper operation and safety measures.
- Checked quality of raw materials to aid quality assurance procedures.
Machine operator/production
SILTEQ ltd
Bolton, Lancashire
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed waste disposal from machines responsibly.
- Conducted quality control checks, maintaining high product standards.
- Implemented safety measures for reduced workplace accidents.
- Monitored gauges and dials, ensuring optimal operation conditions.
- Loaded raw materials onto machines, facilitating continuous production.
- Provided training to new recruits, improving team competence.
- Identified and resolved machine malfunctions for enhanced productivity.
- Performed minor repairs on machinery, reducing need for external technicians.
- Enhanced longevity of machines through regular oiling and cleaning.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues, minimising downtime.
- Operated heavy machinery to increase production rate.
- Improved efficiency with routine machine checks and adjustments.
- Ensured smooth running of machinery by performing regular maintenance.
- Prepared detailed shift reports, providing valuable insights into operations.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimise performance.
- Utilised specialist tools for precise machine adjustments.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Managed inventory of machine parts, ensuring timely replacements.
- Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
- Packaged orders with excellent presentation skills.
- Cleared debris and waste from working areas, maintaining safe conditions.
- Controlled factory equipment to exceed daily production targets.
- Sanitised machinery and maintained organised work area to support cleanliness.
- Monitored machine function and performance, quickly diagnosing malfunctions to reduce operational downtime.
- Set up and operated machine tools to produce precision parts within allotted timeframes.
- Operated and fed raw material into equipment with focus on proper operation and safety measures.
- Cleaned, lubricated and adjusted equipment in line with preventive maintenance plan.
- Liaised with engineering team to resolve breakdowns.
- Applied quality checks on equipment to gauge and solve problems.
- Measured and kept records of manufactured products.
- Evaluated quality of products on production line through visual inspections.
- Monitored machines to detect malfunctions, bottlenecks or damage.
- Maintained [Type] machinery in good working condition to avoid malfunctions.
Warehouse worker/picker
Waterline
bolton, Lancashire
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Loaded lorries to expedite delivery schedules.
- Followed health and safety guidelines with diligent use of protective gear.
- Handled customer returns professionally, ensuring satisfactory resolutions were reached.
- Unloaded deliveries, promptly sorting items into appropriate storage areas.
- Completed daily checklists to maintain warehouse cleanliness standards.
- Assembled products efficiently, facilitating timely order fulfilment.
- Coordinated with team members for effective task completion.
- Organised warehouse layout for optimised space utilisation.
- Conducted forklift operations for safe and timely transport of goods.
- Kept warehouse clean, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Packed orders accurately to prevent damages during transit.
- Operated pallet jacks safely, preventing workplace accidents.
- Performed manual lifting tasks responsibly, minimising risk of injury on the job site.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained accurate stock records for easy tracking and retrieval of goods.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch teams to ensure prompt deliveries.
- Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Performed duties safely in line with warehouse rules, promoting best working practices.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Communicated with all levels of staff, maintaining positive, productive working environments.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Consistently achieved daily picking targets through a diligent work ethic and dedication to team success.
Education
GCSEs -
SMITHILLS SCHOOL
BOLTON 09.1996 - 09.2001
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Instruction compliance
- Weather condition tolerance
- Collaborative working
- Team player
- Verbal communication
- Roadside collections
- Self-discipline
- Heavy lifting
- Strong work ethic
- Physically Fit
- Punctuality
- Outdoors working
- Flexible
- Proactive initiative
Timeline
refuse/recycling collection operative
Thrive/Bury council
12.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
gresham office furniture
07.2024 - 12.2025
Machine operator/production
SILTEQ ltd
11.2022 - 06.2024
Warehouse worker/picker
Waterline
01.2020 - 01.2022
GCSEs -
SMITHILLS SCHOOL
09.1996 - 09.2001
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