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Colton Semer

Columbus

Summary

Experienced Industrial Worker recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Specialized in machinery operation, quality control, and adherence to safety protocols. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, solve problems, and adapt to dynamic work environments. Strong commitment to workplace safety and team objectives.

Also experienced in a number of customer service positions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Temporary Industrial Worker

Surge Staffing
Mansfield
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Maintained an organized work area in accordance with company standards.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts on machines using hand tools and power tools.
  • Identified areas where efficiency could be improved within existing operations.
  • Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities when malfunctions occurred in order to minimize downtime.
  • Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.

Online Personal Shopper

Walmart
Ashland
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Greeted customers, delivering exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
  • Assisted in selecting items based on customer preferences to optimize satisfaction.
  • Bagged groceries meticulously, ensuring preservation of fragile and perishable items.
  • Communicated with customers to clarify orders and confirm details effectively.

Delivery Driver

Fedex Ground
Mansfield
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Ensured timely delivery of goods while adhering to speed limits and traffic regulations.
  • Verified accuracy of loaded items against shipping documents for compliance.
  • Safely loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo within established timeframes.
  • Received daily route assignments and delivery instructions from dispatch personnel.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company standards.
  • Monitored changing local road conditions and construction areas affecting routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, sleet, and ice.

Direct Support Professional

Richland Newhope Industries
Mansfield
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Supported individuals in daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, feeding and grooming.
  • Guided individuals to ensure safety and well-being during activities.
  • Assisted with personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Monitored behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes to supervisor.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to enhance community integration.
  • Planned and implemented recreational activities for participants.
  • Communicated changes in client condition to administrators for timely nursing intervention.

Machine Operator

Stoneridge Manufacturing
Mansfield
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth production process flow.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines for processing according to instructions provided by supervisors.

Float Assembly

Conery Manufacturing
Ashland
04.2017 - 03.2018

Assembled septic tank floats by integrating all component aspects.

Measured and cut wire to specified lengths for assembly.

  • Soldered electronic components to ensure reliable connections.
  • Glued plastic components to create durable assemblies.

Conducted quality inspections on completed products to ensure compliance with standards.

Sales Clerk

Omega Music
Dayton
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assisted customers with CD, vinyl, and cassette purchases, answering questions as necessary, placing special orders for customers then making follow up contact once those orders were received, and assisted with store buyback program by assessing customer merchandise, researching available resources for current pricing information and relaying those offers, reimbursing customers for their merchandise bought by store, and entering product information into store database.
  • Participated in unpacking merchandise, entering new items into store's database, stocking merchandise, light cleaning, and re-organizing merchandise, as needed.
  • Greeted customers and responded to inquiries in a professional manner.
  • Organized backroom stock areas as well as kept up with organization of front end display area.

Seasonal Customer Service Associate

Walmart
Mansfield
10.2013 - 03.2014
  • Assisted Customer Service Desk by maintaining photo lab, handling layaway purchases, processing customer refunds, and acting as a liaison between management and store teams when customer service issues arose.
  • Performed all photo lab functions including the printing, packaging and labeling of customer photos within the guaranteed time of company standards, replacing ink cartridges and film rolls as part of daily photo lab maintenance.
  • Advanced my knowledge of cash handling, POS software and register experience while further culturing a personal sensitivity in handling a diverse demographic of customers.

Inventory Assistant

Western International Inventory Service
Mansfield
10.2011 - 11.2012
  • Performed third party inventory checks for various retail outlets in the Midwest, as assigned, by scanning and cataloging all store merchandise via UPC labels into a digital database, at times having to manually enter the UPC code.
  • Collaborated with co-workers as well as retail store teams in coordinating data collection efforts to focus on particular areas of the store at a time while avoiding any unnecessary interaction with the retail store's clients.
  • Acquired a proficiency in time management, keen diligence when handling numerical data, a sense of urgency to properly perform job duties in the presence of the client, and worked to foster cooperation and accord amongst team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Madison Comprehensive Highschool
Mansfield, Ohio
06-2010

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Machine operation
  • Quality control
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Production assembly
  • Time management
  • Camera operation
  • Creativity
  • Darkroom film development
  • Customer service
  • Order processing
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Temporary Industrial Worker

Surge Staffing
08.2023 - 05.2025

Online Personal Shopper

Walmart
10.2022 - 02.2023

Delivery Driver

Fedex Ground
08.2020 - 05.2022

Direct Support Professional

Richland Newhope Industries
05.2018 - 04.2020

Machine Operator

Stoneridge Manufacturing
03.2018 - 03.2019

Float Assembly

Conery Manufacturing
04.2017 - 03.2018

Sales Clerk

Omega Music
01.2015 - 08.2015

Seasonal Customer Service Associate

Walmart
10.2013 - 03.2014

Inventory Assistant

Western International Inventory Service
10.2011 - 11.2012

High School Diploma -

Madison Comprehensive Highschool