Monte Bruggeman
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Dedicated Timber Cutter with a focus on safety awareness, measurement accuracy, and teamwork. Proven ability to maintain a secure work environment and enhance lumber utilization efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Timber Cutter
Self Employed
Dubuque, IA
01.2004 - Current
- Operated chainsaw and log skidder to produce precise measurements for various projects.
- Assessed material quality and selected appropriate tools for optimal cutting efficiency.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Cut trees to produce finished raw product to supply saw mills.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
- Operated cutting tools according to all safety protocols.
- Stood for long hours, frequently reached, or bent and lifted up to 50 pounds regularly to carry out daily tasks.
Lead Pallet Builder
Addoco
Peosta, IA
05.2001 - 01.2004
- Constructed pallets to meet production specifications and ensure product integrity.
- Operated machinery for efficient pallet assembly, maintaining safety standards.
- Inspected materials for quality assurance before palletization processes.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Set up jigs to assemble pallets, repaired pallets, and worked on saw line.
- Reclaimed lumber to produce pallets.
Ham Grater
Farmland Foods
Dubuque, IA
07.1997 - 02.2001
- Inspected products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.
- Operated grading machinery to efficiently categorize and sort food products.
- Weighed hams and checked for quality of ham.
- Helped out in boning department.
- Implemented quality control measures that enhanced product consistency and minimized waste.
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
Education
No Degree - Diesel Mechanic
Northeast Iowa Communitty College
PeostaHigh School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School
Dubuque, IA06-1997
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Efficient lumber utilization
- Measurement accuracy
- Safe equipment operation
- Lift 50 pounds
- Workplace safety
- Cutting equipment maintenance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Quality assurance
- Mechanically inclined
- Fast learner
- Blade sharpening
- Blade maintenance
- Cutting
- Tool selection
- Attention to detail
- Measurements and calculations
- Parts cleaning and degreasing
- Straightedge measurements
- Housekeeping requirements
- Power tools operation
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Machine operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Timber Cutter
Self Employed
01.2004 - Current
Lead Pallet Builder
Addoco
05.2001 - 01.2004
Ham Grater
Farmland Foods
07.1997 - 02.2001
No Degree - Diesel Mechanic
Northeast Iowa Communitty College
High School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School