Mason Mudge
Wills Point
Summary
Reliable Hybrid Employee experienced in warehouse, industrial, and high-stress environments. Contributed to steel manufacturing and warehouse operations through expertise in forklift operation, inventory management, material handling, and delivery. Recently obtained Life and Health Insurance License, enhancing versatility across 22 states.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Non-CDL Driver
Heritage Landscape
Rockwall, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Operated non-CDL vehicles, such as Peterbilt and Mack flatbeds, for timely delivery of landscape materials to job sites.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, maximizing efficiency during operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and mileage for reporting purposes.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Acero Building Components
Terrell, TX
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Pulled and staged building materials including garage doors, tracks, handles, hardware, and 14-gauge tubing up to 32 feet, ensuring efficient loading in bundles of 60. Load and unload customers as directed by Shipping and Receiving office.
- Conducted general cleaning, maintenance, and project work during low production days to maintain operational readiness.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently across the warehouse.
Medicare Benefits Advisor
Allstate HealthCompare
Iowa (Remote)
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Completed pre-licensing in February 2025, obtained Life and Health Insurance License in Iowa and 21 other states, and successfully underwent product training. Contracted with Humana, Aetna, UHC, Ameritas, and others. Achieved 2025 AHIP certification and maintained good standing. Enrolled 2 beneficiaries in C-SNP and MAPD plans through UHC and Centene during nesting period; both passed CMS requirements, while also building a moderate book of business in preparation for AEP.
- During the nesting period (prior to fully established on the floor), management and HR became a wide and prominent issue between dozens of my colleagues. My brother, who is a current nationwide top leader for Allstate, recognized a lot of unusual patterns and prompted me to look for other opportunities.
- Beginning my career in Medicare has been amazing and look forward to further using those skills.
Recieving
Quad City Freight Service, Inc.
Davenport, IA
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated stand-up forklift to receive products off dock, identified prime locations using RF scanner and mounted computer, and stored items in prime or reserve locations, including small crates, 28' sway bars, oil lines, and 3 ton transmission assemblies, primarily for John Deere products.
Floor Associate
Zurcher Tire Inc
Rock Island, IL
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Unloaded Cedar Rapids truck using RF scanner to scan tires and verify dock locations, transferred tires to appropriate docks, and assisted in loading all 8 trucks for timely dispatch.
- Pick daily Local tires for consistent daily scheduled routes. Pick Will Call tires for daily scheduled routes as well.
- Moved to QCFS for better work conditions for same wage, due to very demanding labor in throwing three thousand Semi Truck tires for non-competitive pay in an understaffed warehouse.
Operator B
Ryerson
Eldridge, IA
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Certified Parts Blast Operator. Loaded trays for steel parts of varying sizes and weights by hand or using jib crane. Verified correct loading of steel shot machine; ensured proper startup and operational functions, including setting roller speed and confirming motor operations, while loading and unloading trays via forklift. Blasted, oiled, and packaged materials per Purchase Orders.
- Certified Grind Operator. Chipped and ground parts to meet Purchase Order specifications, performing occasional spot welding for torch blowout issues on Start/Stop, followed by grinding.
- Certified Shipping and Receiving. Prepared all daily loads in lanes utilizing forklift. Ensured piece count and proper packaging material was being used. Utilized SAP to confirm, Load End, and Ship Complete orders. Loaded and unloaded flatbeds with material ranging from 48x48 small wood pallets, to 24 foot, 31,000lb Mitek bars. Often had to communicate and utilize the overhead crane operators as some material was too large to be loaded via forklift. Ensured early AM trucks were fully loaded prior to leaving evening shift.
- New plant ops manager cleaned house in her first 30 days, and I was one of those three unfortunate choices.
Sales and Delivery
Advance Auto Parts
Davenport, IA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Sales and inquiry about general automotive parts and accessories.
- Help customers figure out the exact product needed. Provide assistance with online orders and out-of-state acquisitions of auto parts.
- Provide dealerships and general auto shops with punctual and accurate parts delivery.
- General hub and inventory duties such as cycle counts, planograms, stocking, backstocking, receiving, scanning, and putting away truck twice weekly.
- Brief employment here as I moved from Muscatine to Davenport and was offered the same wage I had at Quickstrip.
Chemical Stripping and Material Handling
Quickstrip Co
Muscatine, IA
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Received and unloaded containers and trucks of powder coated metal parts from customers including XPAC, John Deere, and Allsteel, ensuring timely processing.
- Load 10' x 20' ovens with metal product, set appropriate temperature and duration.
- Unloaded baked metal parts, pressure washed ash, and utilized forklift and overhead cranes to lift and submerge parts into chemical pool, removing contaminants and applying rust inhibitor.
- Loaded finished products for delivery to customers, ensuring proper handling and safe transport.
Shipping and Recieving
Trinity Logistics
Muscatine, IA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated sit down propane forklift to offload containers and LTL shipments. Strictly John Deere bulk product. Removed two boxes from each pallet, verified thread, material, length, and weight of parts, recorded data in computer, and confirmed total weight of pallets through calculations. Re-sealed, repackaged, and organized items for pickers and shipping schedules.
Inventory Lead
OFC Panel Processing
Muscatine, IA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Received and stocked products including wood bunks, pallets of edge-banding, ply band, cardboard, and dowels via forklift to maintain inventory levels.
- Receive and stock product such as wood bunks, pallets of edge-banding, ply band, cardboard, and dowels/miscellaneous assembly parts via forklift.
- Answered and directed front door driver inquiries to appropriate channels for deliveries or meetings to ensure smooth operations.
- Responded to department calls regarding material replenishment and restocked departments on the floor to meet operational needs.
Retail Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center
Davenport, IA
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Relocated to new GNC store in Iowa following high school graduation.
Retail Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center
Longview, WA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided customer service, performed daily inventory counts, stocked and organized products, trained on product and nutrition, recommended supplements aligned with customer goals and lifestyles, and promoted company values.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
- Maintained product knowledge to assist customers in selecting nutritional supplements and health products.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, ensuring a smooth checkout experience.
Education
High School -
White Pass Jr. Sr. High School
Randle, WA08-2014
High school diploma or GED -
RA Long High School
Longview06-2017
Skills
- Commercial Driving
- Forklift
- Load Securement
- Overhead Crane
- Reach Truck
- Material Handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Cycle Counts
- Order Picking
- Quality Inspection
- Machinery Operation
- Material Handling
- Inventory Control
- Assembly
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Word
- Safety Compliance
- Warehouse Management
Certification
8 hour OSHA Forklift Safety Training, Driver's License, Forklift Certification, Life & Health Insurance License, Non-CDL Class C, Medical Card for operations of vehicles up to 21,000lbs GVWR.
Languages
English
Timeline
Non-CDL Driver
Heritage Landscape
09.2025 - Current
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Acero Building Components
07.2025 - 09.2025
Medicare Benefits Advisor
Allstate HealthCompare
02.2025 - 06.2025
Recieving
Quad City Freight Service, Inc.
10.2024 - 02.2025
Floor Associate
Zurcher Tire Inc
08.2024 - 10.2024
Operator B
Ryerson
01.2022 - 07.2024
Sales and Delivery
Advance Auto Parts
08.2021 - 01.2022
Chemical Stripping and Material Handling
Quickstrip Co
10.2019 - 07.2021
Shipping and Recieving
Trinity Logistics
01.2018 - 01.2019
Inventory Lead
OFC Panel Processing
01.2017 - 01.2018
Retail Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center
01.2017 - 01.2017
Retail Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
High school diploma or GED -
RA Long High School
High School -
White Pass Jr. Sr. High School
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License; Non-CDL Class C
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer