Avery Mcgregory
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Professional warehouse specialist with strong expertise in forklift operation and warehouse management. Skilled in inventory control, loading and unloading materials, and maintaining safety standards. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to changing demands. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring efficient operations and timely task completion.
Experienced with concrete construction and project management in supervisory roles. Uses in-depth knowledge of safety and quality standards to guide project execution. Track record of strong team leadership and effective problem-solving to achieve project goals.
Professional landscaper with deep understanding of horticulture, landscape design, and maintenance. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in plant selection, soil preparation, irrigation systems, and hardscaping. Results-driven, ensuring every project meets high standards and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Piloting
DRU Piloting
08.2020 - Current
- Piloting oversized vehicles
- Assisted with transporting windmills from state to state
- Loading and unloading materials
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Championed the adoption of innovative learning technologies, conducting thorough research and piloting new tools to enhance the overall learning experience.
- Managed challenging weather conditions through expert piloting skills, minimizing delays and ensuring passenger comfort.
- Drove innovation by piloting new initiatives and assessing their impact on program effectiveness.
- Consistently achieved outstanding performance evaluations by demonstrating exceptional piloting skills and sound decision-making abilities.
Concrete Foreman
Force Source
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Supervised concrete pouring and finishing operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated daily workflow among crews to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in concrete work.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely project completion within budget constraints.
- Enhanced team performance by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Conducted site inspections, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Poured and laid concrete for projects.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Coordinated effectively with subcontractors for seamless integration into larger construction projects.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
JT Logistics
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Led daily forklift operations to optimize warehouse workflow.
- Mentored new operators in safety protocols and equipment handling.
- Improved inventory management through strategic loading and unloading techniques.
- Oversaw maintenance of forklifts, ensuring operational readiness.
- Enhanced efficiency by implementing process improvements in material handling.
- Coordinated with warehouse team to streamline logistics operations.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
landscaper
Wright Outdoor Solutions
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Evaluated and provided care for patients in the emergency department, providing immediate care to prevent long-term complications
- Led landscape installation projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on best practices in landscaping techniques.
- Optimized workflow processes, resulting in improved project completion times and client satisfaction.
- Managed equipment operation, ensuring safety protocols were followed during all landscaping activities.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
Package Handler
Amazon Warehouse
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked with departments across the company, including marketing and project management, in developing new ideas, initiatives, products, and services
- Used a RF Scanner to scan the boxes and makde sure they went in the right truck
- Lifting and organizing heavy equitment
- Operated material handling equipment to efficiently transport packages within warehouse environment.
- Sorted and organized packages based on size, weight, and destination for streamlined processing.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems for improved tracking.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and best practices for package handling efficiency.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements for productivity gains.
- Led daily briefings to align team objectives and enhance communication across shifts in warehouse operations.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
11.2022 - 05.2023
- I would stand and grab packages scan them with my scanner and scanned them into the right truck so they can get delivered and also organized them in the trucks
- Shipping and receiving
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Streamlined workflow by coordinating with team members on efficient loading and unloading procedures.
- Maximized space utilization within trucks through effective stacking and arranging of packages, minimizing shipment delays.
- Aided in maintaining warehouse cleanliness, ensuring an organized workspace conducive to efficient operations.
shipping and receiving
Carquest Auto Parts
07.2022 - 11.2022
- I would have orders come down the line and use my RF scanner to scan the barcodes and the totes they were in made sure they went on the right pallet so they can get loaded up into the truck for shipping
- Strengthened cost reduction efforts, shipping and receiving procedures and inventory controls.
- Handled shipping and receiving duties efficiently, ensuring that parts arrived on time and in good condition for customers'' needs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize shipping and receiving workflows, resulting in reduced processing times.
- Communicated with shipping and receiving personnel regarding bills of lading and delivered and transported freight.
- Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with orders processed daily.
- Established cross-training program for staff, increasing flexibility and resilience of shipping and receiving team.
- Coordinated the shipping and receiving process, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery of goods to customers.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving tasks efficiently, minimizing delays in order fulfillment processes.
- Supported other departments as needed, including shipping and receiving, ensuring timely delivery of completed projects to clients.
- Handled shipping and receiving functions for branch.
- Performed office moves, shipping and receiving and conference room support.
- Developed efficient schedules for shipping and receiving to ensure timely deliveries without delays or errors.
landscaping/hardscaping
R&J landscaping
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Laying mulch , rock , planting plants, trees, laying tarp, wood chips , cutting grass using zero turns
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest Waukee High School
Waukee, IA05.2022
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time management
- Concrete finishing
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Strong work ethic
- Using hand tools
- Customer service
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Weeding and edging, Trimming
- Order picking and processing
- Pallet jack operation
Timeline
Concrete Foreman
Force Source
05.2025 - 10.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
JT Logistics
12.2024 - 05.2025
landscaper
Wright Outdoor Solutions
04.2024 - 11.2024
Package Handler
Amazon Warehouse
05.2023 - 03.2024
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
11.2022 - 05.2023
shipping and receiving
Carquest Auto Parts
07.2022 - 11.2022
landscaping/hardscaping
R&J landscaping
02.2021 - 06.2022
Piloting
DRU Piloting
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northwest Waukee High School