Herb Meinz
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
QUALITY TREE CARE
Reliable Arborist 1994 to 2018 years of experience in landscaping and tree care. Highly competent in identifying and treating a wide range of tree and plant diseases. Known for strong attention to detail and thoroughness in plant care, maintenance and trimming. Confident assessor of client need based on comprehensive knowledge of urban silviculture. Thoughtful and safety-oriented Arborist. Highly knowledgeable in tree health and physical space-enhancing practices. Creative decision-making in determination of proper arboricultural procedures. Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting seasoned tree care services to residential and commercial clients. Executes appropriate cuts for addressing diseases and enhancing beauty.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Hisada America
Edinburgh, IN
02.2004 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Completed cycle counts and daily inventory audits.
Supervisor
Hisada America
Edinburgh, IN
02.2004 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to an overall increase in effectiveness.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Owner Operating
Quality Tree Care
Columbus, IN
02.1994 - 05.2018
Education
Certificate - Welding
Columbus East High
Columbus, IN04.1989
General - General Studies
Columbus East High School
Columbus, IN03.1980
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Hisada America
02.2004 - Current
Supervisor
Hisada America
02.2004 - Current
Owner Operating
Quality Tree Care
02.1994 - 05.2018
Certificate - Welding
Columbus East High
General - General Studies
Columbus East High School