Russell D Stephenson
Ellerbe
Summary
Results-driven professional with quality experience in equipment operation and general facility maintenance at Irvine Tissue Company. Proven aptitude to enhance production efficiency and secure compliance in all areas of safety. Skilled in forklift operation and inventory management, with a strong ethic in teamwork and the ability to work unsupervised. Recognized for maintaining high operational standards in production environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Groundsman
Pepper's Trees and Debris, LLC
09.2025 - Current
- Operated tree service equipment to break down and cut-up tree debris to make debris removal easier.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe work area and promptly notified the owner/operator of any hazards.
- Created plans with the ground team to ensure loading and removing of all debris to be smooth and error free.
- Provided transportation of trailers, and other tree service equipment, to and from tree jobs.
- Maintained tree equipment, from chainsaws to climbing ropes and all heavy equipment, by cleaning, performing minor repairs, and checking regularly.
Crew Team Member
Papa John's Pizza
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Operated equipment in the kitchen area to prepare quality pizzas from scratch and ensure timely service.
- Worked in conjunction with other team members to maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Kept track of inventory and restocked supplies to ensure operational standards were held up to customer and corporate standards.
- Resolved issues and addressed any customer inquiries to maintain customer satisfaction.
Forklift Operator
Irvine Tissue Company
04.2013 - 08.2020
- Began employment by maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of the production line and surrounding areas throughout the mill.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently across warehouse floors.
- Improved the efficiency of the production line by operating forklifts to maneuver materials into their proper place.
- Ensured safety measures were taken, and any safety hazards were immediately brought to the supervisor.
- Utilized the raising and lowering lifting devices to stack neatly, and unstack, pallets and other materials necessary for the smooth operation of production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond Senior High
RockinghamSkills
- Forklift Operator
- Equipment maintenance
- Production line regulation
- Safety hazard identification
- Inventory maintenance
- Material transporter
- Chainsaw operator
- Clamp truck operator
Timeline
Tree Groundsman
Pepper's Trees and Debris, LLC
09.2025 - Current
Crew Team Member
Papa John's Pizza
03.2021 - 07.2023
Forklift Operator
Irvine Tissue Company
04.2013 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Richmond Senior High