Mark Ridgway
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Reliable professional with extensive experience in labor and moving industries. Known for adaptability and strong communication skills, consistently facilitating safe and efficient workflows while reducing potential damage to items during transport.
Dedicated mover with strong attention to detail and proven ability to implement safety protocols. Expertise in team collaboration and time management contributes to efficient project execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mover
All My Sons Moving Company
Kansas City, MO
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in packing and loading items safely for transport.
- Learned and followed safety protocols to ensure secure moving processes.
- Operated hand trucks and dollies to facilitate efficient item handling.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during moves.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Reduced potential damage to items by using appropriate packing materials and techniques for fragile or valuable possessions.
Laborer
Independent Contractor
Kansas City, MO
01.2011 - 12.2025
- Coordinated workflow among team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety and compliance.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized work environment throughout the construction process.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Groundsman Helper
Subcontracter
Kansas City, MO
04.2005 - 01.2009
- efficiency.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in project planning and execution, ensuring safety compliance at all stages.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring operational readiness for daily tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Safely transported plants, materials, and equipment between job sites using company vehicles or trailers.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Line Worker
Conagra
Kansas City, MO
02.2008 - 07.2008
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety and cleanliness standards in work areas.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues, and performing basic troubleshooting as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily quotas and improve overall productivity on the line.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Assembled and installed products on production lines according to established guidelines.
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
- Mastered various roles within the assembly line, showcasing versatility and adaptability that contributed to increased operational efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Line Worker
ConAgra Frozen Foods
Macon, MO
02.2005 - 01.2006
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections of products to ensure adherence to quality control standards.
- Coordinated with supervisors to optimize production schedules based on demand forecasts.
- Led initiatives to streamline operations, resulting in improved team productivity and morale.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Enhanced workplace safety by strictly following safety protocols and participating in relevant training programs.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Fostered culture of safety first, leading by example and conducting regular safety briefings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bevier Mo C4
Bevier, MO05-2004
Skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Physical fitness
- Strong communication skills
- Furniture moving
- Adaptable and flexible
- Materials handling and transport
- Heavy lifting expertise
- Adaptable nature
- Proper equipment usage
- Physical stamina and endurance
- Equipment operation
- Forklift operation experience
- Protective gear utilization
- Pallet jack handling
- Team lifting
- Safe lifting
- Willing to learn
- Attention to detail
- Hand and power tool operation
Languages
English
Timeline
Mover
All My Sons Moving Company
12.2025 - 12.2025
Laborer
Independent Contractor
01.2011 - 12.2025
Line Worker
Conagra
02.2008 - 07.2008
Groundsman Helper
Subcontracter
04.2005 - 01.2009
Line Worker
ConAgra Frozen Foods
02.2005 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Bevier Mo C4