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Spencer Emmons

Otis

Summary

Dedicated butcher with extensive knife handling skills and a strong commitment to food safety at Lazy Acre Meats. Recognized for maintaining high hygiene standards and collaborating effectively with team members. A quick learner who takes pride in delivering quality cuts and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Experienced with operating heavy machinery in construction settings. Utilizes efficient techniques for machinery control and site safety. Track record of effective teamwork and punctual project completion.

Experienced with navigating diverse routes and ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges on road. Track record of maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.

Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid background in manual labor and hands-on construction work. Proven track record of contributing to various projects, ensuring timely completion and maintaining safety standards. Demonstrated skills in operating heavy machinery and working collaboratively within team environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Butcher

Lazy Acre Meats
09.2022 - 02.2025

9/2022-2/2025


  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and sheep to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
  • Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.

Laborer

Western Clean Up
03.2022 - 06.2022

3/2022-6/2022


  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.

Laborer

Global Harvest Foods
05.2021 - 08.2021

5/2021-8/2021


Ensured bird seed was appropriately stacked and wrapped.


Performed regular cleaning of grain storage areas.


Maintained cleanliness of floors consistently.


Arranged pallets efficiently.

Truck Driver

A&D Trucking
12.2020 - 03.2021

12/2020-3/2021


  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Truck Driver

J&L Hays Services
08.2020 - 11.2020

8/2020-11/2020


  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Truck Driver

Pet Foods
04.2020 - 07.2020

4/2020-7/2020


Loaded vehicle with deceased animals.


Operated heavy machinery for carcass loading.


Utilized GPS to determine optimal routes.


Ensured trucks were regularly checked.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Monks Construction
06.2019 - 03.2020

6/2019-3/2020


  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Rinks Construction
05.2017 - 04.2019

5/2017-4/2019


  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.

Steel Building Laborer

Keefe Construction
04.2016 - 11.2016

4/2016-11/2016


  • Managed traffic flow around construction zones with appropriate signage placements for public safety considerations during projects near roadways or pedestrian areas.
  • Increased job site safety awareness through participation in regular safety meetings and trainings.
  • Supported construction projects with efficient manual labor, including digging trenches, leveling surfaces, and assembling scaffolding.
  • Developed proficiency in interpreting blueprints, plans, specifications, and codes throughout various building phases for accurate implementation of design elements.

Framer

Cleary Building Corp.
05.2014 - 09.2015

5/2014-9/2015


  • Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
  • Demonstrated versatility in framing skills by adapting to various project requirements, including residential homes, commercial buildings, and custom projects.
  • Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
  • Mentored new team members on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and best practices within the field of framing construction.

Concrete Finisher

Norman Concrete Construction
04.2009 - 02.2014

4/2009-3/2014


  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.

Laborer

Graton Construction
10.2011 - 03.2013

10/2011-3/2013


Utilized boom lift to access elevated wires.


Replaced transformers andhigh-powered fuses.

Installed underground cabling.


Assisted in the maintenance of substation components.

Education

High School Diploma - Mathematics Education

Pine Ridge High School
Chadron, NE
06.2008

Cement Masonry - Concrete

Pine Ridge Job Corps
Chadron, NE
06.2008

Skills

    Knife Handling Skills

    Heavy Equipment skills

    General Tool Knowledge

    Able to work well by myself and with others

    Quick learner and willing to learn

    Self motivated

    Takes pride in the work I do

Timeline

Butcher

Lazy Acre Meats
09.2022 - 02.2025

Laborer

Western Clean Up
03.2022 - 06.2022

Laborer

Global Harvest Foods
05.2021 - 08.2021

Truck Driver

A&D Trucking
12.2020 - 03.2021

Truck Driver

J&L Hays Services
08.2020 - 11.2020

Truck Driver

Pet Foods
04.2020 - 07.2020

Heavy Equipment Operator

Monks Construction
06.2019 - 03.2020

Heavy Equipment Operator

Rinks Construction
05.2017 - 04.2019

Steel Building Laborer

Keefe Construction
04.2016 - 11.2016

Framer

Cleary Building Corp.
05.2014 - 09.2015

Laborer

Graton Construction
10.2011 - 03.2013

Concrete Finisher

Norman Concrete Construction
04.2009 - 02.2014

High School Diploma - Mathematics Education

Pine Ridge High School

Cement Masonry - Concrete

Pine Ridge Job Corps
Spencer Emmons