Lester Jones
Forney,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at the Dallas Arboretum, excelling in garden maintenance and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance plant health and visual appeal through effective planting and monitoring. Skilled in time management and operating garden tools, contributing to successful seasonal projects and a thriving environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gardener
Dallas Arboretum
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in planting and maintaining diverse plant species throughout the garden.
- Operated garden tools and equipment safely and efficiently during daily tasks.
- Supported team in executing seasonal landscaping projects, ensuring visual appeal of exhibits.
- Monitored plant health, identifying issues and implementing corrective measures as needed.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dal Tile & Stone
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring accuracy of inventory.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to maintain operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Waste Managment
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated machinery to assemble components efficiently and accurately.
- Monitored production quality, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes.
- Trained new hires on equipment usage and safety protocols.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Madix
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Maintained organized storage areas, contributing to improved inventory management.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in fast-paced setting.
- Trained new staff on forklift operation and safety procedures, fostering a compliant workplace.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fair Park High School
Shreveport, LA05-1986
Skills
- Time management
- Garden maintenance
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
High school graduate who holds Forklift Certification. Trained on standing, and sitting forklifts. Also trained in other PIT equipment.
Certification
Warehouse PIT equipment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Gardener
Dallas Arboretum
08.2025 - 11.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dal Tile & Stone
01.2020 - 03.2023
Assembly Line Production Worker
Waste Managment
02.2019 - 02.2020
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Madix
01.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Fair Park High School