Jacob Wilson
Portola,CA
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.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Help
Walmart
Sparks, Nevada
07.2024 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Reported any damaged products to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Loaded boxes onto conveyor belts for sorting into correct shipping destinations.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
Machine Operator
Panasonic
Sparks, Nevada
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
Relief Operations
Sierra Pacific Industries
Quincy, California
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving operational efficiencies, customer service, and quality assurance standards.
- Created reports summarizing results of reviews and presented them to management teams.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Responded quickly to alarms or other signals indicating process problems.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to stay informed about any changes or updates to policies.
- Loaded raw materials into the production system according to specified recipes.
- Assisted with troubleshooting of mechanical issues on the production line as needed.
- Cleaned up spills or messes as needed in order to maintain a safe working environment.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to quality standards before releasing them from the facility.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Inspect lumber for defects and grade according to standards.
- Clean work area of debris created during production cycle.
- Operate saws to cut logs into lumber of specified size and quality.
- Remove bark from logs before feeding them into the sawmill system.
- Stack finished product onto pallets for shipment or storage.
- Ensure safety procedures are followed while operating machinery.
- Maintain equipment, such as band saws, circular saws, and edging machines.
- Separate boards from slabs with chain-sawing machines.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Set up machinery by adjusting tension on blade guides, drive belts, pulleys.
- Monitor the flow of lumber through the milling process.
- Remove excess material from boards after they have been milled.
- Perform minor repairs on machinery components when needed.
- Measure boards for length and width using a tape measure or calipers.
- Lubricate moving parts of milling machines and other related equipment.
- Tended machines during operation to monitor progress and adjust controls, maintaining optimal speeds and tension.
- Reviewed production specifications to properly set up and calibrate machinery.
- Verified dimensions of finished workpieces, using measuring devices.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Inspected stock to identify imperfections, assign grades and determine issues with production.
- Positioned guides, stops, holding blocks and other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece.
- Selected and installed saw blades according to established safety measures.
- Operated saw to cut along scribed lines.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Identified equipment issues using troubleshooting techniques to keep machinery fully operational during shifts.
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to prevent project delays and resolve issues.
- Adhered to safety guidelines regarding equipment operation to reduce accident risk.
- Counted, sorted and stacked finished workpieces.
- Trimmed lumber to straighten rough edges or remove defects.
- Used appropriate tools to carefully clear machine jams.
- Used hand tools to adjust bolts, clamps, stops and guides.
Assistant Manager
Wedco Inc.
Reno, CA
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
Machine Operator
Hamilton
Reno, Nevada
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
- Developed and monitored experiments of heat changes to affect viscosity in material that effect quality.
Lead Extrusion Operations
Dura line
Sparks, Nevada
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols throughout all operational processes.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, financial reporting activities, and resource allocation decisions.
- Directed the hiring process for new staff members including interviewing potential candidates and making final selection decisions.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through feedback sessions or one-on-one meetings as needed.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base about industry trends and best practices in order to stay ahead of competition.
- Identified areas of improvement within the organization's operational structure and developed actionable solutions accordingly.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow of projects and tasks.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate staff in order to maximize their individual potentials.
- Calibrated gauges and meters to ensure accuracy of readings.
- Provided technical support to other operators when required.
- Conducted daily inspections of machinery before use to identify potential issues or hazards.
- Adjusted machine settings to control speed, temperature, pressure and other variables as needed.
- Set up and operated extrusion machines to produce plastic products according to customer specifications.
- Resolved problems related to manufacturing processes by consulting with engineers or other experts.
- Recorded data related to production processes in a logbook for future reference.
- Assisted with the loading and unloading of raw materials into hoppers for processing.
- Followed written instructions from supervisors regarding product specifications and production requirements.
- Verified dimensions of finished products using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Loaded finished products onto pallets or containers for shipping.
- Stopped machines immediately in case of emergency situations or hazardous conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including machine parts, tools and equipment.
- Troubleshot any malfunctions or breakdowns in the extrusion process and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Monitored production output for quality assurance purposes.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics and drawings prior to beginning each job.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of extrusion machinery.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines such as lubricating moving parts and replacing worn components.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during operation of machinery.
- Adjusted feed rates and monitored material flow during the extrusion process.
- Kept records of scrap material generated during production runs.
- Used equipment to move materials, complete welds, and check product quality.
- Achieved production targets by maximizing changeover efficiency and setting up equipment.
- Managed, adjusted and provided regular maintenance of manufacturing equipment to boost operational efficiency.
- Mixed pelletized thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
- Kept watchful eye on mechanical settings and output and made proactive adjustments to maintain optimal levels.
- Set controls and ran plastic extrusion machinery in environment and provided adjustments whenever necessary.
- Documented production data on consistent basis to assist with improvement and recordkeeping efforts.
- Facilitated communication between shifts and with managers regarding machine operations and processing statuses.
- Used standard operating procedures to deliver chemicals and plastics of desired consistency.
- Achieved and maintained positive attitude during normal and complex challenges.
- Updated product line equipment to meet production needs, resolve problems and maximize quality.
- Evaluated quality information to identify and enhance outcomes.
- Adhered to established formulas when weighing materials and preparing compounds.
- Read and followed production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.
- Set up machinery and ran extrusion lines production products.
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies, and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
- Established setup procedures and designated machine dies and parts to conform to project specifications.
- Supported process designs, tooling changeovers and optimizations to maximize quality, compliance and production throughput.
- Weighed and mixed pelletized, granular or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
- Fabricated parts using tools and machinery to shape raw material for desired outcome.
- Inspected machines for quality verification and corrected issues.
- Identified machine issues and quickly resolved malfunctions to maintain production schedules.
- Set dials and controls on machine to create products of correct size, shape, and thickness.
- Maintained compliance with safe handling procedures for liquid polymers to prevent accidents and spillage.
- Aligned and secured cutting tools and set manual and automatic machine tools.
- Identified machine issues and performed maintenance to avoid Assisted in fuse removal when fuses blown.
- Wired new machinery and changed thermal couplings when they failed
- Monitored temperatures at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jf Webb High School Of Health And Life Sciences
Oxford, NC06-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NCSkills
- Multitasking
- Training & Development
- Attention to Detail
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Team Management
- Problem Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Research
- Planning
- Forklift
- Reach truck
- Boom lift
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Seasonal Help
Walmart
07.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Panasonic
08.2020 - 12.2023
Relief Operations
Sierra Pacific Industries
08.2013 - 12.2016
Assistant Manager
Wedco Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2010
Machine Operator
Hamilton
Lead Extrusion Operations
Dura line
High School Diploma -
Jf Webb High School Of Health And Life Sciences
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Vance-Granville Community College