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Gary Petersen

Portland,OR

Summary

Versatile and disciplined, with over 15 years of experience in various roles, including leading teams at Fore Construction and enhancing warehouse efficiency at Versatella Staffing Agency. Demonstrated expertise in forklift operation and warehouse safety, coupled with a strong ability to communicate clearly and solve problems effectively. Achieved significant improvements in operational processes and workplace cleanliness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Worker

Versatella Staffing Agency
02.2023 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
  • In the last few years I've worked multiple assignments for the staffing agency from steel production warehouses to food production warehouses and all in between.

Sanitation Technician

Bridgetown Natural Foods
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly, and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
  • Supported quality control measures by thoroughly sanitizing production equipment between product runs.
  • Reduced cross-contamination risks by properly handling chemicals and maintaining designated storage areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by diligently following sanitation protocols and procedures.
  • Attended to building parking lots and grounds each day to keep outside areas clean and neat.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jacks when necessary to move material

Drainage and Landscape Technician

Myself/ Above All Pipe and Drain
01.2018 - 04.2023

Ran and operated my own drainage company.

Overseeing all aspects of the business

Lead Laborer

Fore Construction
02.2022 - 02.2023

Oversaw temporary workers and did all jobs assigned by superintendent for a five building complex. Communicated with all the trades and coordinated tasks. Operated gradall forklift on the construction site.

Education

GED -

Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR
05.1995

Skills

  • Packaging and labeling
  • Picking and packing
  • Self-motivated and disciplined
  • Cleaning and organizing
  • Loading and unloading
  • Warehouse safety
  • Order picking
  • Clear communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • 15 years forklift
  • Familiar with many different production and Warehouse machines and related tools

Timeline

Sanitation Technician

Bridgetown Natural Foods
11.2024 - 02.2025

Warehouse Worker

Versatella Staffing Agency
02.2023 - Current

Lead Laborer

Fore Construction
02.2022 - 02.2023

Drainage and Landscape Technician

Myself/ Above All Pipe and Drain
01.2018 - 04.2023

GED -

Chemeketa Community College
Gary Petersen