MONTEGUS JACKSON
Rex,GA
Summary
Proactive Grounds Crew Member and Forklift Operator with extensive experience in landscape maintenance and warehouse operations. Skilled in utilizing power tools, operating various types of forklifts, and maintaining equipment to ensure safety and efficiency. Known for improving aesthetics and productivity through meticulous attention to detail and teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grounds Crew Member
Dekalb County Government
Decatur, GA
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to patrons by addressing inquiries or concerns related to groundskeeping work.
- Enhanced overall aesthetics of the property with detailed attention to lawn patterns during mowing operations.
- Enhanced green spaces by performing routine maintenance tasks, such as mowing, trimming, and edging.
- Assisted with seasonal preparations, such as planting new flora or preparing grounds for winter weather conditions.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Forklift Operator
Premier Transportation & Warehousing
Forest Park, GA
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
Forklift Operator
UPS Freight
Atlanta, GA
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Fork Truck Operator
USF Dugan
Atlanta, GA
04.2008 - 03.2012
- Located and moved stock of products to pallets or crates to prepare for shipment and storage.
- Used daily production sheets or work tickets to record number of units handled or moved.
- Utilized hand-held computerized system to verify shipments and identify loads for re-packing and distribution.
- Weighed products and recorded product weight to create product labels.
- Cleaned and organized work area by removing empty pallets and other hazards.
- Prepared forklift for daily use by refueling and recharging battery.
- Maintained forklift by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns and conducting routine pre and post inspections.
- Increased efficiency and productivity by suggesting and implementing methods to improve processes and workflow.
- Ensured compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements, contributing to a well-regulated work environment free from safety hazards or legal concerns.
Education
GED -
Dekalb Technical College
Clarkston, GA06.1999
Skills
- Drainage Solutions
- Outdoor Lighting
- Irrigation Systems
- Grounds Maintenance
Certification
- OSHA Certified ForkLift Operator,
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Kubota Operator
- Tractor operator
- BackHoe Operator
- OSHA Certified Safety
OSHA Certified Forklift operator
Safety classes and hazardous material handler
Timeline
Grounds Crew Member
Dekalb County Government
06.2018 - 08.2024
Forklift Operator
Premier Transportation & Warehousing
02.2015 - 09.2018
Forklift Operator
UPS Freight
03.2013 - 06.2015
Fork Truck Operator
USF Dugan
04.2008 - 03.2012
GED -
Dekalb Technical College