ADAM HELTON
Lincoln
Summary
oriented custodian with experience maintaining cleanliness and safety in educational and commercial facilities. Highly skilled in floor care, equipment maintenance, and snow removal. Committed employee with a strong production background. Focused on team safety and meeting challenging targets. Hardworking and motivated employee. Detailed oriented team player.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Caseys General Stores Inc
Williamsville, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and operational standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflow processes, enhancing overall kitchen productivity.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation, food preparation techniques, and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
Property Manager
Railsplitter property management llc
Lincoln, Illinois
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted regular walk-throughs of vacant units prior to move-in date for cleaning and maintenance purposes.
- Kept updated records of property vacancies and lease renewals to proactively fill open units.
- Monitored common areas for maintenance and repair needs.
- Monitored tenant activity to address complaints or violations of lease agreements.
- Met with prospective tenants to show properties and explain terms of occupancy.
- Coordinated tenant move-in and out process and orientated new tenants to property.
- Conducted regular property inspections to identify potential maintenance issues.
- Directed collection of monthly rental fees and monitored past due accounts.
Custodian/maintenance
Zion lutheran school/church
Lincoln, Illinois
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Swept, mopped, vacuumed, scrubbed, waxed, and polished floors using appropriate equipment.
- Performed regular custodial duties in assigned areas of the building.
- Removed snow from sidewalks, steps and parking lots.
- Stored toxic supplies properly to adhere to state and federal storage regulations.
- Kept custodian equipment and machinery in working condition.
- Safely used floor scrubbing machines to clean and wax hard-surface floors.
- Replaced light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and other fixtures as needed.
Flexo Press Operator
Welch packaging
Lincoln, Illinois
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Set up and operated auxiliary equipment, such as cutting, folding, plate-making, drilling and laminating machines.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment according to safety regulations.
- Cleaned ink fountains, plates, or printing unit cylinders upon completion of press runs.
- Loaded presses with paper and make necessary adjustments, according to paper size.
- Feed paper through press cylinders and adjusted feed and tension controls.
- Operated flexo press with accuracy and precision, producing high-quality prints.
Kitchen/harvester
Revolution cannabis
Delavan, Illinois
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Efficiently identified and removed defective labels from production line.
- Operated pallet jacks safely while transporting packaged goods from one area of the facility to another.
- Reset machines, cleared machine jams, and reported malfunctions to supervisor.
- Monitored quality control measures to ensure accuracy in the labeling process.
- Regulated machine flow, speed, and temperature.
- Stocked and sorted product for packaging or filling machine operation and replenished wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
- Finished packaged items, and wrap protective material around each item and pack items in cartons and containers.
- Guarded against spoilage by rotating stock items and checking expiration dates.
- Ensured that all dishes were served promptly at correct temperatures.
- Turned and stirred foods to ensure even cooking.
- Familiarity with health codes and regulations related to food preparation.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces and service areas to follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Maintenance Manager
Newport pacific
Lincoln, Illinois
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Painted or repaired roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
- Ordered tools and supplies.
- Took bids for jobs that needed completed.
Corrugator Stacker Operator
International paper
Lincoln, Illinois
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Recorded detailed information about each order including number of items packed, weight, dimensions.
- Followed safety guidelines while operating machinery in a safe manner.
- Replaced worn or broken parts in the machine as necessary for efficient equipment operation.
- Operated corrugator stacker to separate finished product from production line and stack onto pallets according to customer specifications.
- Trained new employees on the proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Maintained a clean work environment by performing regular cleaning duties on equipment, tools, and work area.
- Also worked on flexo and forklift/clamp trucks.
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Arbys
Lincoln, Illinois
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Trained and coached new staff on company policies, product knowledge, POS system use, and customer service skills.
- Performed opening and closing duties including counting cash drawers, setting alarms, preparing bank deposits.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by motivating others during difficult situations or high-stress periods.
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to resolve conflicts between employees or customers.
- Oversaw personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Effectively managed a team of 10+ employees in a fast-paced retail environment, ensuring excellent customer service and sales goals were achieved.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln community high school
Lincoln, Illinois10-2005
Skills
- Facility Maintenance
- Management
- Forklifts
- Inventory control
- Quality control
- Food preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Ordering supplies
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Caseys General Stores Inc
01.2025 - Current
Custodian/maintenance
Zion lutheran school/church
08.2023 - 02.2025
Flexo Press Operator
Welch packaging
05.2023 - 08.2023
Property Manager
Railsplitter property management llc
10.2022 - 08.2025
Kitchen/harvester
Revolution cannabis
02.2022 - 04.2023
Maintenance Manager
Newport pacific
02.2021 - 02.2022
Corrugator Stacker Operator
International paper
11.2019 - 02.2021
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Arbys
09.2011 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Lincoln community high school