Machine Operator
Osceola Foods, Osceola, IA
Operated commercial meat slicer to efficiently and accurately slice a variety of meats.
Ensured safe operation of equipment by following proper procedures for setup, operation, and maintenance.
Assisted in packaging and labeling sliced products for customer orders or retail display.
Worked at HPP (Hand pack products), CIB (Cooks in Bag) inside and outside; Molding, Racking
Safely operated walk-behind forklift to transport materials, products, and supplies within warehouse and production areas.
Siding Installer/ Roofer
Homes for Iowa / D&A Roofing, Newton Des Moines, IA 10/2022 - 01/2023
Applied drywall to walls or ceilings
Measured, cut and fastened panels to the framework of the building Cut and installed insulation in walls using hand tools Maintained safe and clean work environment.
Installed sheathing, weather barrier, vents and shingles to new construction homes
Have worked as a roofer since I was 18 years old. Steel on barns, shingle new and tear offs, resheet, shake roofs.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
H & H Trailer CompanyRead orders, pulled materials for production, Clarinda, IA
02/2012 - 12/2020
Operated 20 ton press and sheet metal sheer
Read all daily work orders and organized all jobs to be performed throughout shift.
Accurately pulled material from stock supply.
Made accurate measurements according to layout plans. Used tools properly and safely to cut material according to layout. Prepared sheets to be hung and moved on to production. Christopher Richards
Phone: 515-***-****
Email: ***********.************@*******.***
Ability Summary
Enthusiastic, resourceful, resilient, and I am a team player, well organized with ability to learn new skills and implement problem-solving techniques. Proven skills in promoting positive and productive work environment. Able to manage resources and staff systematically to complete tasks, exceed expectations and meet deadlines. I have a valid drivers license
Employment History
03/2020
Trained on stand-up forklift
Clerk / Inventory Specialist
Iowa Prison Industries, Anamosa, IA
04/2001 - 09/2009
Used Press to bend metal.
Used metal shear to cut metal
Created, processed and distributed work orders.
Produced purchase orders and maintained Bill of Material Tracked Inventory using Ultra and Global inventory systems. Did Cycle 11 counts
Dock Worker
UPS, Des Moines, IA
04/1996 - 11/1997
Effectively loaded and unloaded trucks.
Sorted packages according to location of delivery. Carefully placed packages into distribution containers for shipment. General High School Curriculum
High School Equivalency Diploma or GED
Midland Park, Mt. Pleasant, IA
Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship
Department of Labor
Education History
Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training