Christopher Edwards
Oakland,Illinois
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Masterbrand Cabinets
Arthur, Illinois
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, priming, and cleaning before applying paint.
- Operated spray guns and brushes to apply finishes on cabinetry products.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during painting tasks.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards while using hazardous materials and equipment.
Warehouse/Railcar
Actus Nutrition
Paris, Illinois
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Supervised activities in railcar department, including paperwork, scaling, loading of hoppers, and sealing of railcars
- Supervised railcar department activities, ensuring accurate paperwork, scaling, loading of hoppers, and sealing of railcars.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision and effectiveness.
- Proposed innovative solutions that improved team collaboration and operational outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
Temporary Assignments
Staff Quick
Paris, Illinois
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed assignments to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines
- Executed daily tasks with precision to ensure operational continuity
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse colleagues to resolve product-related issues and achieve team objectives
Cabinet Manufacturing and Fabrication
Otto & Kauffman Custom Cabinetry
Hindsboro, Illinois
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Constructed and assembled custom cabinets according to buyer specifications for tailored client satisfaction
- Sanded cabinets in preparation for stain/paint finishes to enhance final product quality
- Prepared cabinets for shipment by organizing and securing them in delivery vehicles
- Transported cabinets to local customers while ensuring safe handling
- Executed cabinet manufacturing and fabrication processes for high-quality production.
Production/Painter
CHI
Arthur, Illinois
12.2014 - 09.2022
- Handled all operations of the paint booth as the lead painter.
- Procured sections and wood to maintain adequate inventory levels for operations. and wood while maintaining inventory.
- Ensured cleanliness of paint booth by regularly removing debris and overspray. and keep free from debris and overspray
- Maintained up-to-date EPA and OSHA compliance records for inspections.
- Replaced air filters daily and monthly to maintain equipment efficiency.
- Maintained equipment through regular inspections and preventive measures. and performed general repairs.
- Changed air filters regularly to maintain equipment performance and compliance with standards. daily and monthly to maintain equipment efficiency. as required by OSHA
- Trained new hires across multiple production lines, facilitating quick integration into the team
- Maintained cleanliness of paint booth to promote a safe and efficient working environment. of paint booth by regularly removing debris and overspray. and keep free from debris and overspray
Production
CHI TEMP
Arthur, Illinois
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Construct garage doors, ensuring quality and durability
- Verify accuracy of shipping stickers and affix correctly to ensure proper delivery
- Assisted in various production lines during peak times.
Education
GED -
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL 02.2013 - 02.2013
Skills
- Safety equipment knowledge
- Workplace safety compliance
- Forklift
- Detail-oriented
- Well-organized
- Time management
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Good attendance
Timeline
Painter
Masterbrand Cabinets
01.2026 - 03.2026
Warehouse/Railcar
Actus Nutrition
01.2025 - 06.2025
Temporary Assignments
Staff Quick
09.2024 - 01.2025
Cabinet Manufacturing and Fabrication
Otto & Kauffman Custom Cabinetry
07.2023 - 06.2024
Production/Painter
CHI
12.2014 - 09.2022
Production
CHI TEMP
09.2014 - 12.2014
GED -
Lake Land College
02.2013 - 02.2013