Diane Cassidy
Highgate Center,VT
Summary
Detail-oriented laborer with expertise in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to manage inventory and maintain organization in fast-paced environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
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2
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Laborer
OC McCuins and Sons
Highgate Center, VT
11.2025 - Current
- Operated hand tools and machinery for yard maintenance tasks.
- Operated a variety of landscaping machinery, including tractors, mowers, and weed trimmers.
- Performed general grounds keeping duties such as raking leaves, trimming hedges and pruning trees.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and storage areas.
- Weeded flower beds and spread mulch to enhance plant growth.
- Leveled soil with shovels prior to planting grass seed or laying sod.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Removed debris from yards using wheelbarrows or carts.
- Worked collaboratively with crew members on various projects around the yard.
- Ensured all safety protocols were adhered to while working with tools and machinery.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Executed welding, pump and engine overhauls, painting and general housekeeping, keeping process equipment functioning properly.
- Inspected properties for damage caused by pests or weather conditions.
- Collected fallen branches from trees after storms or windy days.
- Performed general maintenance and service work to sustain yard.
- Transported stock, freight, and materials to production and storage areas using equipment.
- Reviewed work orders before beginning assigned tasks to prepare materials and equipment.
- Supported professionals with materials ordering by notifying of low product stock.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and equipment in the yard.
- Received and unloaded shipments utilizing inventory tracking sheets.
- Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing, and labeling.
- Weighed and counted items for distribution within plant to store and stage materials for projects.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Operated hydraulic trailer, forklift, and power washer to move materials and maintain organization.
- Repaired fences, decks and patios when necessary.
- Cut, shaped and trimmed blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes with power saws, power shears, rulers, and hand tools.
- Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting or damage to inventory.
- Applied herbicides or pesticides to maintain healthy vegetation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily assignments efficiently.
- Assisted in preparing materials for construction projects on-site.
- Assisted in preparing materials for construction projects on-site.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
The Vermont Country Store
Weston, VT
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Sorted and organized incoming shipments for efficient inventory management.
- Prepared outgoing orders for timely shipment and delivery coordination.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move products safely within the warehouse.
- Inspected received merchandise for quality control and accuracy against invoices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping and receiving processes.
- Assisted in inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels and availability.
- Documented shipping discrepancies for resolution with vendors and suppliers.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Utilized RF scanners to track movements of inventory within the warehouse environment.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Processed returns efficiently according to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors on shipping schedules and backorders.
- Researched discrepancies between physical count of items versus inventory system reports.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against packing slips.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
Education
Misisquoi Valley Union Highschool
Swanton , VTSkills
- Grounds maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hand tool expertise
- Power tool proficiency
- Site preparation
- Debris removal
- Shipping and receiving
- Shipping coordination
- Inventory management
- Materials handling
- Warehouse operations
- Loading and unloading
- Order preparation
- Product packaging
- Packaging and labeling
- Quality control
- Stock control
- Stock replenishment
- Item stocking
- Inventory identification
- Order picking
- Pallet jack handling
- Pallet collection
- Shipping and receiving
- Shipment processing
- Delivery preparation
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Safety compliance
- Safety precautions
- Warehouse safety
- Construction site safety
- Heavy lifting
- Lifting device operations
- Project planning
- Lifting device operations
- Stock control
- Pallet jacks
- Stock comparisons
- Shipping and receiving
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Forklift licensed
Affiliations
Member of 4 Points Rising Church
Accomplishments
30 years of service as a Letter Carrier for the USPS
Timeline
Yard Laborer
OC McCuins and Sons
11.2025 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
The Vermont Country Store
09.2024 - 11.2025
Misisquoi Valley Union Highschool