Karl Tucker
Rowlett
Summary
Skilled and dedicated manual labor professional with 10 years of experience across diverse roles, including factory operations, groundskeeping, and janitorial services. Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tasks, demonstrating strong problem-solving and leadership skills. Committed to delivering high-quality work and fostering a collaborative environment. Seeking to leverage hands-on experience in a growth-oriented position.
Skilled Printer Operator with background in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various printing machines. Possess strong technical skills, ability to interpret job orders accurately and ensure high-quality print production. In past roles, significantly improved efficiency of operations and maintained exceptional quality control standards. Known for problem-solving aptitude and hands-on approach to task management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Printer Operator
Flashship LLC
Richardson
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Ensured product quality by implementing rigorous quality control measures throughout the production process.
- Maintained equipment in optimal working condition through regular inspections and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to specifications and identify areas for improvement.
- Adjusted print settings to optimize output quality and efficiency based on project requirements.
- Operated printing press effectively, managing workflow and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Operated digital and offset printing presses for high-quality production.
- Monitored print quality and adjusted settings for optimal results.
Factory work
Sign shop
Tennessee Colony
10.2014 - 11.2023
- Worked in a factory making street signs, as a machine operator, stripper, and cutter
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklift equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments while adhering to safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in daily operations.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Teacher Aid
Windham ISD
Dalhart
03.2023 - 10.2023
- A tutor helping other individuals study for there G.E.D
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported individualized education plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons and activities.
- Guided small groups in academic tasks to enhance learning outcomes.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker
Field squad
Surgar Land
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Worked tilling the ground, gardening work, planting and picking fruit and vegetables.
- Operated machinery to support daily production tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss process improvements and updates.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Organized work area at end of shift to ensure it is ready for next day's production run.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Established professional working relationships with staff from various levels.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
Janitorial
TDCJ
Austin
06.2006 - 03.2010
- Experienced in all janitorial work
- Ensured all janitorial staff had the proper tools and materials needed for their jobs.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed including ushering, box office operations, janitorial duties.
- Maintained cleanliness of both stores according to company standards while overseeing janitorial staff.
- Performed light janitorial duties such as sweeping floors or cleaning windows.
- Maintained janitorial equipment in good working order; reported malfunctions or repairs needed.
- Monitored inventory levels of all janitorial supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Responding promptly to requests for janitorial services from staff members or visitors.
- Inspected work areas to ensure janitorial staff adhered to safety regulations and industry standards.
Team Member
Sack and save
Mesquite
09.2003 - 05.2006
- I worked mostly in the back unloading trucks, driving the fork lifts, and restocking shelves. Basically warehouse work, unpacking food goods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
- Collaborated with coworkers to streamline daily operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
- Stocked shelves with fresh produce and grocery items daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store displays and aisles.
- Monitored expiration dates on products to ensure freshness.
- Organized backroom stock areas for efficient retrieval of products during order fulfillment process.
- Followed safety and sanitation procedures to provide quality services and products for customers.
- Unloaded trucks of incoming merchandise onto sales floor safely and efficiently.
- Ensured that all displays were properly merchandised with correct signage, pricing information, promotional materials.
- Adhered to safety policies while operating equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.
- Operated forklift, flatbed and hand jack to receive, rotate and replenish products.
- Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
Food service
Taco Bell
Mesquite
05.2002 - 06.2003
- Worked as a food prep, and a cashier in the drive thru window.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations related to food service.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding any problems or concerns related to food service operations.
- Prepared food items quickly and efficiently during peak hours.
- Operated cash register and handled customer transactions accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, washing dishes, utensils, wiping counters and tables, cleaning windows, mirrors, mopping floors.
- Greeted customers and took their orders in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Correctly bagged orders for take-out customers while maintaining speed and accuracy of order fulfillment processes.
- Recorded customer orders and communicated clearly to confirm each order.
- Promoted food items, beverages and desserts to increase sales.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, answered questions about ingredients, and provided information on pricing.
- Adhered to company policies regarding attendance and punctuality.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
Education
GED -
Windham ISD
Wichita Falls, TX 06.2015 - 07.2015
Skills
- Teachable
- Cash register
- Disciplined
- Assembly line
- Recycling
- Processing cash transactions
- Customer communication
- Time management
- Landscape maintenance
- Ability to follow instructions
- Conflict management
- Inventory management
- Appliance repair
- Teaching
- Heavy lifting
- Driving
- Record keeping
- Non-CDL Class C
- Moving
- Fast learner
- People skills
- Thoughtful thinkers
- Maintenance
- Classroom management
- Performance Improvement (PI)
- Leadership
- Driver's License
- Management skills
- Van driving
- Landscaping
- Outdoor work
- Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
- Operations management
- Communication skills
- Power tools
- Cash handling
- Organizational skills
- Basic math
- Groundskeeping
- Gardening
- Commercial driving
- Solution finder skills
- Math
- Non-CDL
- Shipping & receiving
- Mobile devices
- Adhering to traffic regulations
- Machine Operation
- Hand tools
- Supervising experience
- Heavy equipment operation
- Quality control
- Mechanical knowledge
- Packaging
- Climbing
- Labelling
- GPS
- Forklift experience
- Distribution center
- Unloading
- Carrying
- Problem Solving Skills
- Leadership skills
- Collaboration
- Classroom experience
- Pallet jack
- Comprehension skills
- Assembly
- Instruction
- Graphic design
- Strategic planning
- Packing
- Hard worker
- High availability
- Route driving
- Routine maintenance projects
- Liability insurance
- Customer service
- Van driver
- Janitorial experience
- Food preparation
- Warehouse management system
- Health and Safety Management
- Drug and alcohol testing regulations
- Strategic management
- Printing press operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Production monitoring
- Print settings adjustment
- Workflow management
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Task organization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Quality control abilities
- Print finishing techniques
- Pre-production assessment
- Strong attention to detail
- Digital printing proficiency
- Machinery inspection
Certification
Driver's License, 09/01/25, 06/01/34, Class C drivers license, Non-CDL Class C
Willing To Relocate - Location
Rowlett, TX
Timeline
Printer Operator
Flashship LLC
10.2025 - 12.2025
Teacher Aid
Windham ISD
03.2023 - 10.2023
GED -
Windham ISD
06.2015 - 07.2015
Factory work
Sign shop
10.2014 - 11.2023
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker
Field squad
03.2010 - 07.2014
Janitorial
TDCJ
06.2006 - 03.2010
Team Member
Sack and save
09.2003 - 05.2006
Food service
Taco Bell
05.2002 - 06.2003