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Mitchell Hankemeier

Maquoketa,IA

Summary

Adept at farm equipment repair and livestock care, honed through hands-on roles at Maquoketa Livestock Exchange, I bring a robust skill set including fence construction and adaptability. My track record showcases a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and a proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, making me a valuable asset to any agricultural team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Maquoketa Livestock Exchange
Maquoketa, IA
01.2024 - 10.2025
  • Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
  • Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.
  • Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
  • Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
  • Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
  • Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.

Shop /General Maintenance Worker

Baker Holdings Company
Maquoketa, IA
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Cleaned up debris from construction sites.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Replaced oil filters with new ones after each change of oil.
  • Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
  • Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
  • Checked fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced.
  • Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
  • Stocked shelves with supplies such as motor oils, filters, fluids, antifreeze.
  • Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
  • Checked fluid levels in transmissions, power steering systems, and brake systems.
  • Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
  • Cleaned and lubricated fittings as needed during oil changes.
  • Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
  • Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
  • Removed, filled or compacted earth.
  • Organized closets or storage rooms to ensure efficient use of space.
  • Put together and took apart scaffolding and other temporary structures.
  • Moved furniture out of the way prior to beginning cleaning tasks in order to reach tight spaces.
  • Swept and mopped hard surface floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
  • Emptied trash cans, replaced liners, and disposed of waste in designated receptacles.
  • Engaged in preparation work to ready worksite for installers.
  • Stocked shelves with supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue and hand soap.
  • Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
  • Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
  • Move heavy furniture for deep cleaning purposes if necessary.
  • Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
  • Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
  • Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
  • Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
  • Remove snow from sidewalks during winter season.
  • Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
  • Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
  • Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
  • Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
  • Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
  • Sweep and mop floors, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, offices and other areas.
  • Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.

Seed House

Cornelius
Andrew, Iowa
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
  • Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
  • Monitored temperature and humidity levels in warehouse.
  • Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
  • Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
  • Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
  • Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
  • Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
  • Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maquoketa High School
Maquoketa
05-2018

Skills

  • Fence installation
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Pool maintenance
  • Masonry work
  • Painting expertise
  • Landscaping
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Flooring installation
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Oil changes
  • Fluid replacement
  • Battery replacements
  • Tire rotations
  • Fluid checks
  • Tire damage repair
  • Tools and equipment handling
  • Brakes replacement
  • Battery installation
  • Tire changing and rotation
  • Power tools
  • Field work
  • Livestock care
  • Fence repair
  • Crop planting and fertilization
  • Farm equipment repair
  • Feed mixtures
  • Crop harvests
  • Tractor and implement operation
  • Stall cleaning and disinfecting
  • Harvesting
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Livestock operations
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Fence construction
  • Livestock feeding
  • Crop inspection
  • Livestock feeding and watering
  • John deere equipment
  • Farm equipment and machinery
  • Livestock handling

Timeline

Shop /General Maintenance Worker

Baker Holdings Company
03.2024 - 11.2024

Farm Hand

Maquoketa Livestock Exchange
01.2024 - 10.2025

Seed House

Cornelius
11.2018 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Maquoketa High School

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