Jeffrey Dixon
Gary,IN
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to the company's growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Self-employeed
Gary, Indiana
05.2024 - Current
- Maintain and operate lawn care equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Clean up debris after completing job site tasks.
- Provide customer service, addressing client concerns, and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Shovel snow, and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
Overhead Crane Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs
Burns Harbor, IN
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Operated overhead cranes to move, position, and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner throughout the facility.
- Communicated effectively with the ground crew to ensure safe material handling and coordination of loads to optimize workflow.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment while operating the overhead crane.
- Monitored load weights and dimensions to prevent equipment overloads.
- Assisted in training new operators on crane operation and safety procedures.
Forklift Operator
Flex-N-Gate
Chicago, Illinois
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated forklifts to load, transport, and unload materials efficiently within the production facility.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse space, as well as removing debris and waste, for optimal storage solutions.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Ensured that safety procedures were followed, and appropriate personal protective equipment was used when operating forklifts.
Forklift Operator
Geodis Logistics
Indianapolis, Indiana
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Operated forklifts to load and unload shipments efficiently in designated areas, while using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy, and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and productivity.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Adelta Logis
Plainfield, Indiana
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient loading and unloading of materials.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destinations, and routing.
- Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size.
Sales Associate
Finish Line Shoe Store
Indianapolis, Indiana
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided personalized recommendations.
- Stocked shelves with new arrivals and ensured proper product placement.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
Crew Member
Wendy's
Hobart, Indiana
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into store computer system.
- Assisted in the preparation of food and beverages according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gary West Side High School
Gary, IN05-2014
Skills
- Crane operation
- Forklift operation
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Training and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Warehouse organization
- Lawn care
- Snow removal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscaper
Self-employeed
05.2024 - Current
Overhead Crane Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs
11.2021 - 03.2024
Forklift Operator
Flex-N-Gate
12.2020 - 11.2021
Forklift Operator
Geodis Logistics
11.2019 - 07.2020
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Adelta Logis
05.2017 - 11.2019
Sales Associate
Finish Line Shoe Store
03.2016 - 04.2017
Crew Member
Wendy's
06.2013 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Gary West Side High School