Craig Mcpherson
Metuchen,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sorter Operations Associate
FedEx
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Used hand-held scanner to enter data product information.
- Sorted and clearly marked products with indicators for grade or acceptance-rejection status.
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination estimated quantity of over 400 packages daily.
- Followed company policies and procedures to produce consistent work results.
- Reduced errors in sorting operations through regular inspection and maintenance of equipment.
- Followed safety procedures and used protective gear to prevent injury and maintain safe working environment.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Construction Worker
Lower Eastside Construction
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Increased safety awareness through conducting regular training sessions for staff and implementing best practices on the job site.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Streamlined communication between team members, leading to increased collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.
Forklift Operator
Nissan North America, Inc.
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
Garbage Truck Helper
Jersey City Incinerator Authority
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Enhanced route efficiency by assisting the driver with navigating residential and commercial areas.
- Promoted recycling efforts within the community, educating residents on proper disposal methods for recyclable materials.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Assisted in completing daily routes on time through effective teamwork and cooperation among crew members.
- Resolved customer grievances regarding trash pickup, escalating major issues to supervisor.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working in various weather conditions while maintaining high levels of productivity and efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
NCC-Adult Learning Center
Newark, NJ07.2010
GED -
County Vocational Tech
Trenton08.1996
Skills
- Fork lift
- Pallet jack
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Great Leadership
- Ability to work well with team
- Works well under pressure in extreme weather conditions and ranges of temperature,
- Production goal setting
- Reliable and punctual
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Insulation application
- Equipment Operation
- Asphalt Paving
- OSHA
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Painting and finishing
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Defective Equipment Identification
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Risk Management
- Workload Management
- Decision-Making
- Quality Control
Timeline
Sorter Operations Associate
FedEx
10.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Home Depot
07.2021 - 10.2023
Construction Worker
Lower Eastside Construction
04.2020 - 11.2020
Forklift Operator
Nissan North America, Inc.
02.2017 - 04.2020
Garbage Truck Helper
Jersey City Incinerator Authority
12.2009 - 01.2012
No Degree - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
NCC-Adult Learning Center
GED -
County Vocational Tech
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