David Flairty
Milwaukee,United States
Summary
Diligent Employee offering 6 years of comprehensive industry experience. Adept at pest control and safe pesticide application. Successfully implemented integrated pest management strategies to maintain healthy environments. Demonstrated competency in chemical handling and environmental safety procedures loading and unloading trucks, shipping and receiving and order picking and packing. Reliable and safety-conscious with excellent freight labeling capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pesticide Applicator
Aptive Environmental
New Berlin, WI
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Administered pesticide applications ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
- Conducted thorough inspections of application equipment to maintain operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Trained junior staff on safe handling procedures for chemicals, enhancing team competency and workplace safety.
- Collaborated with agronomists to develop pest control strategies tailored to specific crop needs and environmental conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of pesticide usage and application schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance and traceability.
- Monitored pest populations using traps and scouting techniques, providing data-driven recommendations for treatment plans.
- Optimized coverage with thorough scouting procedures, accurately identifying pest populations in affected areas.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly responding to inquiries and providing updates on treatment progress.
- Protected the environment by responsibly disposing of unused pesticides and containers according to safety guidelines.
- Achieved client retention by consistently delivering high-quality service within budget constraints.
- Assisted in decision-making processes regarding pesticide selection, taking into account efficacy against target pests and potential environmental impacts.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by training new hires on proper handling techniques, storage procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Implemented integrated pest management strategies that reduced reliance on chemical controls while maintaining desired results.
Package Handler
FedEx
Menomonee Falls, WI
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly verify incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements within the facility.
- Assisted management to fill gaps in staffing during busy periods to keep warehouse operations running efficiently.
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Safely transported hazardous items using various belts and product chutes, avoiding accidents and mishaps.
Warehouse Order Picker
Kroger
Oconomowoc, WI
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Assembled orders, verifying items using RF scanners and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Assembled, labeled and shrink wrapped shipments for transport prior to loading.
- Evaluated and recorded supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity discrepancies and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Trained new warehouse employees on proper safety procedures and provided updated safety manuals for review purposes.
- Helped maintain an open floor plan to ensure the safety of employees and transportation of goods.
Painters Helper
CCs Painting
Pewaukee, WI
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Scheduled and conducted consultations with new customers demonstrating technique, timeline, expectations and color contrast.
- Managed customer contracts and invoices, ensuring a friendly and professional transaction process.
- Arranged job site to comply with customers' specific needs.
- Worked with water and oil-based paints and trained on removal of unwanted or splattered paints.
- Prepared rooms prior to painting by covering non-paintable surfaces, priming work surfaces, taping edges, mixing paint and building scaffolding.
- Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
- Utilized proper personnel protective equipment during painting and preparation, avoiding inhalation of hazardous debris and toxic particulates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee School of Languages
Milwaukee, WI05.2020
Skills
- Package Loading
- Inventory Records
- Shipping and Receiving
- Order Picking and Processing
- Package Scanning
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Scaffolding Installation and Removal
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- First Aid Certification
- Freight Labeling
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- GPS navigation
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety procedures
- Hazard communication
- Chemical handling
- Integrated pest management
- Public health awareness
- First aid training
- Herbicide application
- Organic pest control
- Spray drift management
- Application techniques
- Pesticide storage
- Pest identification
- Pesticide mixing
- Insect lifecycle knowledge
- Insecticide application
Timeline
Pesticide Applicator
Aptive Environmental
02.2024 - 09.2025
Package Handler
FedEx
08.2020 - 02.2023
Warehouse Order Picker
Kroger
04.2019 - 07.2020
Painters Helper
CCs Painting
03.2018 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee School of Languages