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Paul Kottke

Andover,MN

Summary

I have been a business owner the past 20 years working daily along with my employees or on my own. I have both ran and maintained any and all types and sizes of machinery. Personable and reliable with strong work ethic, committed to maintaining safe and organized work environment. Experience in warehouse operations and logistics, combined with skills in operating machinery and managing inventory.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Kramer Services
05.2000 - Current
  • Safely loaded and unloaded material in warehouse using appropriate forklift
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized
  • 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.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks

Owner

First Cut Lawn Service
04.2005 - 11.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations
  • Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining and providing exceptional service.
  • Communicated with customers to assess needs and propose solutions
  • Hired trained, motivated, and managed workers dedicated to completing jobs at customers satisfaction.
  • Negotiated contracts with customers and private parties on a continued basis for the business
  • Expanded business into new markets, to include snow plowing
  • Highly skilled in operating and maintaining both small and heavy equipment

Forklift Operator

Pioneer Metal Finishing
02.1999 - 04.2005
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines
  • 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
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edison Highschool
Minneapolis, MN
05-1984

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operator to include all sizes of machinery
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse operations
  • General laborer
  • Order picking and processing
  • Lift equipment operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving

Timeline

Owner

First Cut Lawn Service
04.2005 - 11.2024

Forklift Operator

Kramer Services
05.2000 - Current

Forklift Operator

Pioneer Metal Finishing
02.1999 - 04.2005

High School Diploma -

Edison Highschool

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