Jacob Backus
Salina
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at XPO Logistics, enhancing warehouse efficiency through effective dock operations and team collaboration. Skilled in loading and unloading cargo while maintaining workplace cleanliness. Proven leadership in construction environments, adept at concrete work and ensuring safety standards. Committed to achieving high productivity and quality outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DockWorker
XPO Logistics
09.2024 - Current
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean dock area.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, improving overall productivity.
Concrete Finisher
Lancaster Construction
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
Construction Worker
In-line Construction
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Education
Bachelor in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05-2025
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
Feather River Community College
Quincy, CA12-2023
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Dock equipment operation
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Leadership
- Concrete work
Accomplishments
- Have displayed faster and safer techniques as a dockworker
- I became the first member of my family to get a Bachelors degree.
- As a leader on my college football team I was able to win three straight championship in football.
Certification
- AA and Bachelors degree
- Employee of the month at XPO after being with the company for five months.
- I was named all conference all three years in college football.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Playing Sports
- Kayaking
- Camping
- Gym Workouts
- Team Sports
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
Timeline
DockWorker
XPO Logistics
09.2024 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Lancaster Construction
04.2024 - 09.2024
Construction Worker
In-line Construction
05.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Kansas Wesleyan University
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
Feather River Community College
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