1. 117 Gagnon Road Fairfield, ME 04937 207-313-8160 richardrlee0705@gmail.com
Richard Lee
1 1 7 Gagnon Road
Fairfield, ME 04 9 3 7
2 07 -3 1 3 -81 6 0
Richardrlee07 05 @gm ail.com
OBJECTIVE
As a highly dependable and hard-working individual, I am seeking a challenging opportunity where I will
be able to use my strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work well with people. I
would like to work for a company that will enhance the skills I already haveas well as provide the
opportunity for personal and professional growth and advancement opportunities. I am self-motivated
and able to work both independently and as collaborative team member. I am a very detailed oriented
individual with strong working skills, extremely high work ethic, have the ability to learn concepts quickly.
I take great pride in any job assignedto me, always give 100%effort and ensure quality in every task.
P RO F E S S I O N A L E XP E RI E N C E
BACKYARD FARMS, Madison, ME United States
Crop Care Specialist, Feb 2014 –present
As a crop care specialist, I handle all aspects ofcrop care to ensure the optimum growth of the crop in order to
generate the best quality and greatest amount of premium fruit.
 Clipping - Ensure proper placement of the clips to support the vertical growth of the plants.
 Pruning - Correctly prune each new cluster to the specified number of flowers per cluster.
 Lowering - Release string from hooks in order to lower the tops of the plants to the designated height.
Ensure that plants are evenly leveled and properly spaced crop to maximize the quality and growth of
plants. During this process,I pick up floor fruit and place stems in the supports.
 Deleafing - Remove lower leaves of plant to expose clusters of ripening fruit and to focus growth/energy
vertically. I ensure that no stumps are left after cutting and ensure that all leaf debris is place on the tarps
under the gutters.
 Safety - I work safely and follow all safety rules while performing all tasks,using equipment, and using all
hand tools, including operating a fork lift.
 Training - I participate in all training sessions offered for job specific and company wide information. I
also train newly hired employees, and distribute work assignments to employees which change daily.
 Quality – I incorporate quality in every task to ensure that the company delivers premium fruit to its
customers.
PFG/NORT HCENT ERFOOD SERVICE,Augusta,ME United States
Truck Driver/Logistics, Jun 2002 –Feb 2014
 Run truck and tractor trailer unit to deliver produce to customers within distribution territory.
 Load, handle and transport producesafely.
 Deliver produceto destinations,unload produce and complete paperwork.
 Manage vehiclein safe operating condition required by DOT.
 Manage logs and record as per DOT regulations.
 Pick freight from numerous warehouses and manually load/unload trailerwith use ofpallet jack
and secure for safe transportation.
 Deliver load with good attention to customer service and safety.
 Transport products to businesses and representPFG/Northcenter professionally.
 Adhere to laws on commercial vehicleoperation as per Federal,State and local authorities.

2. 117 Gagnon Road Fairfield, ME 04937 207-313-8160 richardrlee0705@gmail.com
PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSPORT ATION,Benton,ME United States
Over-the-road Truck Driver, Jan 1999–May 2002
 Checked vehicles to ensurethat mechanical, safety,and emergency equipment is in good working
order.
 Collect delivery instructions from appropriatesources, verifying instructions and routes.
 Maintained logs ofworking hours and ofvehicle service or repair status,following applicable state
and federal regulations.
 Drove trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and
to comply with state regulations.
 Inventoried and inspected goods to be movedto determinequantities and conditions.
 Performed basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or
performing minorrepairs.
 Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
 Checked all load-related documentation to ensurethat it was complete and accurate.
 Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
 Performed emergency roadsiderepairs,such as changing tires or installing light bulbs,tire
chains, or spark plugs.
 Ensured correctcase count/items orderedper customerand handled warehouse discrepanciesin
a courteous and timely manner.
 Adhered to laws on commercial vehicle operation as per Federal, State and local authorities.
 Drove freight cross-country, meeting single or multiple deadlines for delivery.
NORT HCENT ERFOOD SERVICE,Augusta,ME United States
Delivery Driver, Jun 1995 –Jan 1999
 Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.
 Inspected and maintained vehiclesupplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or
brakes, to ensure that vehicles were in proper working condition.
 Reported any mechanical problemsencounteredwith vehicles.
 Verified the contents ofinventory loads againstshipping papers and handledwarehouse
discrepancies in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.
 Maintain recordsand vehiclelogs in accordance with regulations.
 Read maps and followed written or verbal geographic directions.
NORT HCENT ERFOOD SERVICE,Augusta,ME United States
Warehouse Picker, May 1991 –Jun 1995
 Accurately picked and assembled warehouse freight per order.
 Consistently met and exceeded incentive programs for accuracy and speed.
 Appropriately built pallets for stability on trucks.
 Operated forklift for moving loadedpallets.
FUT URE FOODS, Fairfield, ME United States
Meat Department Manager, Jul 1985 –May 1991
 Wrapped, weighed, labeled and pricedcuts ofmeat.
 Prepared and placed meat cuts and products in display counter,so they appeared attractive to
catch the shopper's eye.
 Prepared special cuts ofmeat ordered by customers.
 Received, inspected, and stored meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.
 Estimated requirements and ordered or requisitionedmeat supplies to maintain inventories.
 Maintained departmental OSHA and cleanliness standards.
 Recorded quantity ofmeat received kept records ofmeat sales.
 Cut, trimmed, boned, tied, and ground meats,such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare
meat in cooking form.

3. 117 Gagnon Road Fairfield, ME 04937 207-313-8160 richardrlee0705@gmail.com
E DU C A T I O N
Lawrence High School, Fairfield, ME
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