Martin Chavez 779-***-**** • ad2pi8@r.postjobfree.com
DeKalb, IL
Summary
Experienced, skilled, and adaptable professional with a proven track record in efficiently operating
gasoline-/electric-powered trucks, cars, and tractors to facilitate seamless material transportation.
Proficient in manipulating various lifting devices and equipment for secure transport within warehouse
operations.
Areas of Expertise
Forklift Operation
Commercial Cleaning
Roofing & Landscaping
Maintenance & Janitorial
Warehouse & Assembly
Manufacturing Operations
Inventory Control
Quality Assurance
Food Preparation
Customer Service
Written/Verbal Communication
Regulatory Compliance
Inspection & Safety
Education
GED
Madison Area Technical College,
Madison, WI
Certifications
Custodial Service System
Madison Area Technical College,
Madison, WI
Career Experience
Landscaper, Q's Lawncare, DeKalb, IL April 2001 – Present
Maintain lawns through mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, and weeding to
ensure a well-groomed and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment.
Complete fall clean-ups and operate snow removal equipment as necessary.
Custom Stone Works July 2023 – August 2023
General Labor
Warehouse work
Forklift operator
Cleaned concrete molds.
Forklift Operator, Kann Enterprises, DeKalb, IL May 2022 – June 2023
Operated gasoline-/electric-powered trucks, cars, and tractors to facilitate the
transportation of materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Proficiently manipulated levers and controls to operate forklifts, swivel-hook lift
beams, hoists, and elevating platforms for transporting and stacking materials.
Strategically positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes,
securing materials for safe transport to designated areas. Executed manual or
mechanical loading/unloading tasks for materials on pallets, skids, platforms,
cars, lifting devices, and various transport vehicles.
Conducted accurate inspections of product loads, ensuring the safe
movement of materials and achieving target delivery goals.
Acquired hands-on experience with a range of equipment, including
banding equipment, belt conveyors, booms, counterbalanced front/side
loader lift trucks, forklifts, jacks, and shrink wrap machines.
Contract General Labor/Warehouse, SureStaff/Staff Quick, DeKalb, IL
2020
Received, labeled, and stored incoming shipments, ensuring accurate
documentation and organization of inventory. Conducted quality checks and
tracked stock levels to accurately fulfill orders within a dynamic and fast-paced
environment.
Roofer, Tip Top Roofing, DeKalb, IL 2019 – 2020
Replaced, repaired, and installed shingles, asphalt, and metal to weatherproof
roofs.
Dishwasher/Cook Help, Pizza Villa, DeKalb, IL 2017 – 2019
Cleaned kitchen and common areas to sanitize and declutter. Managed dish
station and prepped food items for the Cook.
Assembler, Cushioneer, Inc., DeKalb, IL 2018
Manufactured and fabricated high quality cushion packaging.
Kitchen Help, Pizza Pros, DeKalb, IL 2015