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Jeremy Lester

Barbourville

Summary

Accomplished foreman at Stone Material Handling with expertise in earth moving and equipment maintenance. Proven leader in optimizing productivity and reducing downtime. Skilled in crew leadership and effective communication, fostering strong client relationships. Dedicated to safety oversight and employee training, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. In my current role I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in several different projects ranging from trans loading frac sand in Gallup, NM to loading bulk cargo ships on the Great Lakes. Knowledgeable and proficient in dozers, loaders, hoes, haul trucks, water trucks, skid steers. Most time has been spent on Cat 980/988 loaders, D5/ D8T dozers, 340/336/324/308 excavators, 740/745 haul trucks and Komatsu PC360/490 excavators. Not afraid to get my hands dirty, I can change a jaw die or splice a belt with the best of them. I believe in leading by example, setting the tone for the crew. My willingness to get just as dirty as the new guy has always been my approach.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

Stone Material Handling
Saginaw, MI
07.2019 - Current
  • Currently operating a gravel pit in North Dakota. Proficient in earth moving processes, crushing, screening, equipment maintenance, conveyor maintenance and fabricating. Being a small company we try to handle everything in house. Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficient workflow. MSHA certification is up to date. I also do the new hire MSHA training and daily site inspections. Current position is a traveling job so I go where needed.
  • Coordinated material handling processes to optimize productivity and reduce downtime.
  • Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Monitored inventory levels and facilitated timely replenishment of materials.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
  • Developed schedules for crew assignments, aligning resources with project demands.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.

Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.

Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Mansfield, OH
2009 - 2019
  • Operated waste collection vehicles following safety protocols and local regulations.
  • Ensured timely and efficient waste pickup in designated service areas.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and safety standards.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.

Education

High School Diploma - Road Professional Truck Driving School

Home Schooled
Mansfield, OH
2004

Skills

  • Crew leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Workplace safety
  • Safety oversight
  • Job planning
  • Safety policies and procedures
  • Equipment oversight
  • Employee training
  • Site inspection
  • Materials management
  • Project leadership

Timeline

Foreman

Stone Material Handling
07.2019 - Current

Driver

Rumpke Waste & Recycling
2009 - 2019

High School Diploma - Road Professional Truck Driving School

Home Schooled
Jeremy Lester