Thomas Hodges
Stamford
Summary
Dedicated yard worker with proven expertise at Interstate Lumber, excelling in equipment operation and inventory management. Enhanced yard efficiency through strategic organization and safety enforcement. Demonstrated strong teamwork and communication skills while assisting customers and collaborating with management to optimize operations. Proficient in power tools and committed to maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Worker
Interstate Lumber
09.2011 - 05.2025
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Improved yard efficiency by organizing tools and equipment for easy access and optimal workflow.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and loaders, to transport lumber safely and efficiently.
- Lifted, moved and handled various building materials throughout yard using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Assisted customers with loading lumber and other various building materials.
- Maintained appearance of yard and racks by disposing of trash and debris and keeping stock organized.
- Loaded lumber and building materials into storage facilities.
- Enhanced lumber yard efficiency by organizing and maintaining inventory.
- Prepared materials for safe movement and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film, and crating.
- Understood basic technology drawings, shipping documents and movement forms and routed and stocked incoming and outgoing products accurately.
- Adhered to safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts and other equipment.
- Built loads and loaded trucks for outbound delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders accurately and on time.
- Consulted with management to develop strategies for improving overall operations at the lumber yard.
- Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management.
- Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
- Managed incoming shipments of lumber, verifying accuracy and quality before adding to inventory.
- Operated forklift, payloader and railcar mover with focus on precision and safety.
- Secured lifting attachments to materials and conveyed load to destination using hand-operated hoist.
- Assisted in preparing shipments by staging, counting and documenting materials and supported refurbishment teams with load outs and equipment staging.
- Improved safety within the lumber yard by enforcing company policies and conducting regular checks of equipment.
- Monitored weather conditions closely during outdoor tasks, adjusting plans as needed to ensure safety while minimizing delays in completing tasks.
- Leveraged forklift to unload incoming freight.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Skills
- Power tool proficiency
- Equipment operation
- Snow removal
- Tree and shrub care
Certification
- Licensed Fork Lift Operator
Education
GED -
Mt Kisco Library
Mt. Kisco NYTimeline
Yard Worker
Interstate Lumber
09.2011 - 05.2025
GED -
Mt Kisco Library
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