Craig Matthews
Coshocton,OH
Summary
10 hr Construction Safety and Heath
16 hr "Passport" O.S.H.A 16 hour safety training
Aerial lifts/Manlifts training
Forklift training
Bobcat
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer Foreman
Varnes Sandblasting
Warsaw, OH
2018 - Current
- Operated sandblasting equipment to prepare surfaces for coating.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work area and tools.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and machinery to prevent downtime.
- Completed surface preparation tasks for various industrial applications.
- Adapted quickly to changing project demands and priorities.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Picker
Fanatics
Frazeysburg, OH
2025 - 2025
- Operated material handling equipment to efficiently transport products within the warehouse.
- Selected merchandise accurately based on order specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and meet daily productivity targets.
Laborer
Laborers International Union of North America
Zanesville, OH
2017 - 2021
- Monitored inventory levels of materials, reporting shortages as needed.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Enhanced project timelines by collaborating effectively with team members on various tasks.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Kitchen Cook
Kendall House
Mt.Vernon, Ohio
2014 - 2015
- Prepared and cooked meals according to standardized recipes and dietary requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies, and placing orders as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient meal service during peak hours.
Sales Associate
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Mt Vernon, Oh
2010 - 2014
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and organization.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and enhance customer experience.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
Millwright Apprentice
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters
Columbus, OH
2008 - 2010
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of mechanical systems, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Learned safety protocols and proper use of hand tools and machinery.
- Collaborated with experienced millwrights to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
- Maintained work area by organizing tools and materials for efficient workflow.
- Participated in training sessions on equipment operation and maintenance best practices.
- Supported senior millwrights with dismantling, moving, and reassembling machinery as needed for optimal functionality.
- Demonstrated versatility by working effectively on a variety of industrial equipment types and models.
- Followed detailed schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to accurately assemble machinery components as required.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with Number% accuracy.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
Education
GED -
Coshocton High School
Coshocton, OHSkills
Willingness to learn
Attention to detail
Safety awareness
Heavy lifting
Job site cleanup
Punctual and reliable
Physical strength
Job site safety
Material handling
Repetitive work
Truck loading and unloading
Job site organization
Safety procedures
Carrying heavy loads
Team collaboration
Equipment operation
Vehicle unloading and loading
Basic carpentry
Endurance and stamina
Landscaping
Concrete work
Equipment maintenance
Lawn and grounds maintenance
Painting
Residential construction
Trash collection
Complex Problem-solving
Construction techniques
Ditch digging
Commercial construction experience
Light carpentry
Demolition expertise
Landscaping know-how
Drywalling
Scaffolding assembly and disassembly
Drywall installation
Blueprint reading
Flooring installation
Project management
Construction management
Roofing
Painting proficiency
Scaffolding setup
Window installation
Tiling experience
Insulation application
Fertilizer application
Masonry techniques
Paving stone installation
Chemical mixing
Cement mixing
Hand and power tools
Construction
Debris removal
Fence installation
Bricklaying techniques
Asphalt paving
Scaffolding safety
Material mixing
Framing experience
Team lifting
Fence building
Asphalt compaction
Gravel spreading
Jackhammer operation
Ladder safety
Timeline
Laborer Foreman
Varnes Sandblasting
2018 - Current
Picker
Fanatics
2025 - 2025
Laborer
Laborers International Union of North America
2017 - 2021
Kitchen Cook
Kendall House
2014 - 2015
Sales Associate
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
2010 - 2014
Millwright Apprentice
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters
2008 - 2010
GED -
Coshocton High School