Jacob Akins
Saint Joseph
Summary
Professional with solid experience in manufacturing and production environments. Strong ability to interpret blueprints, utilize hand and power tools, and ensure quality control. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective collaboration with team members to achieve precise and timely results. Skilled in maintaining safety standards and optimizing assembly processes.
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Janitor
Horn Janitorial LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Increased efficiency by properly organizing janitorial supplies and equipment, ensuring easy access when needed.
- Provided guidance for janitorial staff and event plans.
- Sustained a high level of cleanliness in common areas, restrooms, and other shared spaces by performing regular janitorial duties.
- Assisted in training new janitorial associates on company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Improved overall cleanliness by implementing efficient cleaning processes and schedules for the janitorial team.
- Facilitated smooth communication between janitorial staff and other departments, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with janitorial staff, ensuring timely completion of cleaning tasks for optimal facility conditions.
- Utilized proper techniques for handling chemicals and equipment to ensure employee safety while performing janitorial duties.
Team Leader
KcBell Inc.
07.2014 - 09.2024
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
Painter's Helper
Mark Taylor's Painting
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Covered surfaces with drop cloths, masking tape and paper during painting.
- Helped remove damaged materials and surfaces in preparation for repairs.
- Filled cracks, holes and joints with fillers using caulking guns and putty knives.
- Examined surfaces for imperfections and applied additional coats to achieve smooth, even finish.
- Utilized various types of textures on walls and ceilings to achieve specified effects or appearances.
- Applied various protective coatings such as primers and preservatives to protect against rust and corrosion.
- Maintained painting equipment by cleaning paint guns, hoses and other equipment with paint solvent.
Assembly Line Worker
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Reduced product defects by maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to strict quality control standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
Floor Assistant
Walmart
05.2011 - 10.2012
- Conducted regular price checks to ensure accuracy of displayed prices, reducing instances of discrepancies at checkout points.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized store environment, contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety guidelines and reporting any hazards or incidents promptly.
- Worked closely with fellow Floor Assistants to provide seamless support across all departments within the store setting.
- 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.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Star R2
Union Star, MO05-2011
Skills
- Cleaning expertise
- Reliability and punctuality
- Goal setting
- Safety
- Process improvement
- Effective team collaboration
- Strategic issue analysis
- Team empowerment
- Team supervision
- Staff training
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Janitor
Horn Janitorial LLC
09.2024 - Current
Team Leader
KcBell Inc.
07.2014 - 09.2024
Painter's Helper
Mark Taylor's Painting
07.2013 - 07.2014
Assembly Line Worker
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing
10.2012 - 07.2013
Floor Assistant
Walmart
05.2011 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Union Star R2
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