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Michael Palmer

Davenport,IA

Summary

I am a military veteran I drove 5 ton tankers and semises across Enemy Lines in Iraq for two years I have been a farm and I can drive tractors trucks grain trucks skid loaders and more and I can operate just about any machinery and do it correctly without taking shortcuts or safety hazard measurements I'm very skilled and I pay attention to detail and I also can read blueprints

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

QC Frieght
Eldridge, IA
06.2026 - 08.2026

I unloaded trucks on a daily basis about 14 trucks a day I staged them in areas for put away people and I also picked orders and loaded trucks and maintained my own Ford truck

Maintenance/ Delivery Driver

Southeast Unloading
Rock Island, IL
09.2024 - 06.2025

I started out as an unloader unloading semis and refrigerators and dry storage and freezers I moved into maintenance doing painting Lawn Care toilet repair and other General Repair in the building and then I also did delivery driver work as needed through the company I ended up getting terminated because I had an appointment and they decided that it was against their policy for me to go to my doctor's appointment

Donut Maker

Dunkin Donuts
Omaha, NE
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepared donut dough fillings and glazes according to Dunkin recipes and production standards.
  • Monitored fryers and proofing equipment to maintain consistent texture, color, and quality.
  • Decorated finished donuts with icing, toppings, and fillings to support accurate product presentation.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized workstations and complied with food safety procedures throughout shifts.

Labor

Sedona Staffing Agency
Clinton, IA
06.2001 - 04.2018
  • Ran Welders, applied powder coating, saw operator

General Contractor

GCI, Inc.
Delmar, IA
11.2012 - 01.2013
  • Prepared grounds steel buildings, set poles for steel buildings, basic carpentry work and hung steel.

Cook

Ted's Swinging Door
Wyoming
11.2011 - 04.2012
  • Night time cook. Cooked all kinds of food to the customer's liking. Kitchen prep, and clean up.

Sub-Contractor

Durant Builders
Blue Grass, IA
04.2009 - 06.2009
  • Prepared the ground to set steel Wick buildings. Basic carpentry work, and hang steel.

Feeder Operator

International Paper
Clinton, IA
05.1990 - 01.2001
  • Loaded paper into printing presses, set up feeder, substitute for second pressman, get ready for the next job, and clean.

Education

High School Diploma - General

Central DeWitt High School
DeWitt, IA
05-1985

Skills

Fork Lift Experience, Computer College, cooking , donut King maintenance, tractor , skid loader, printing press

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

MILITARY SERVICE

  • Service Country: United States
  • Branch: Army Reserve
  • Rank: E 2 PFC
  • 1985-07 - 2007-07
  • Drove 5 ton Semi's across enemy lines in Dessert Storm. Chemical Warfare Specialist.

Timeline

Forklift Operator

QC Frieght
06.2026 - 08.2026

Maintenance/ Delivery Driver

Southeast Unloading
09.2024 - 06.2025

Donut Maker

Dunkin Donuts
10.2023 - 01.2024

General Contractor

GCI, Inc.
11.2012 - 01.2013

Cook

Ted's Swinging Door
11.2011 - 04.2012

Sub-Contractor

Durant Builders
04.2009 - 06.2009

Labor

Sedona Staffing Agency
06.2001 - 04.2018

Feeder Operator

International Paper
05.1990 - 01.2001

High School Diploma - General

Central DeWitt High School
Michael Palmer