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Lonnie Wolford

Imlay City,MI

Summary

Hardworking and driven professional with diverse experience across farm operations, construction, and warehouse logistics. Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and eagerness to learn new skills, I consistently seek opportunities to improve processes and exceed expectations. With a background in farm care, including animal maintenance and equipment management, I have developed a keen ability to handle a variety of responsibilities, all while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. My experience extends to roofing, siding installation, and forklift operations, where I’ve demonstrated an ability to quickly learn new tasks and apply them effectively in real-world settings.

I am highly motivated to contribute to team success, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and collaboration. My commitment to fostering positive working relationships has consistently helped improve workflow and ensure successful project outcomes. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I approach every challenge with a problem-solving mindset and a desire to achieve the best possible results.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Main Farmhand

Siegler Dairy Farm
09.2021 - Current
  • Daily Responsibilities:
  • Milking the cows
  • Cleaning the milking parlor after milking
  • Taking care of the cows' free stalls
  • Feeding round bales to two barns of heifers using the skid steer
  • Pitching out old feed to make room for the new
  • Cleaning heifer pens with the skid steer
  • Moving sand into the cows' free stalls with the skid steer
  • Power washing equipment
  • Assisting on Various Projects (Seasonal):
  • Preparing planters for spring planting
  • Checking over hay mowers and round baler during summer hay season
  • Working on harvesting and tilling equipment during the fall months


  • Veterinary and Hoof Care:
  • Assisting with monthly pregnancy checks performed by the vet
  • Assisting with bi-monthly hoof trimming for cows
  • Constant Farm Maintenance:
  • Fixing broken free stalls
  • Repairing boards in the barn
  • Addressing issues in the milking parlor

Construction Worker

Kulin Construction
04.2021 - 05.2022
Roofing & Roofing Maintenance:
  • Assisted in removal of old roofing materials and debris to prepare for application of new roofing
  • Performed patching and resealing of roofs to provide maintenance, repairs, and protection
  • Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems
  • Precisely cut shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces
Job Site Organization & Safety:
  • 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
Siding & Exterior Finishing:
  • Increased customer satisfaction with precise installations that met or exceeded industry standards
  • Achieved seamless transitions between various siding materials for aesthetically pleasing results
  • Improved siding installation quality by carefully measuring, cutting, and fitting materials to match specific project needs
Carpentry & General Construction:
  • Used power tools and hand tools to install fixtures, flooring, trim, and hardware, cutting materials to specified measurements
  • Measured and cut wood pieces using hand saws and powered saws

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Earl Smith Distributing
09.2020 - 03.2021
Shipping & Preparation:
  • 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
Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management:
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks, and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines
Forklift Operations & Safety:
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations
Teamwork & Collaboration:
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations
  • Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks

Education

No Degree - Business Management

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04-2023

Skills

  • Dairy Operations
  • Animal care
  • Machinery operation
  • Construction
  • Carpentry
  • Drywall hanging
  • Demolition
  • Roof repair
  • Worksite safety
  • Truck loading
  • Team-oriented and dependable

Accomplishments

Contributed to the Farm's Achievement of the Bronze Milk Award for Milk Quality for 2023 and 2024 production years.

Timeline

Main Farmhand

Siegler Dairy Farm
09.2021 - Current

Construction Worker

Kulin Construction
04.2021 - 05.2022

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Earl Smith Distributing
09.2020 - 03.2021

No Degree - Business Management

Grand Valley State University
Lonnie Wolford