Jakob Bigger
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Menards, adept in staff management and workplace safety. Enhanced operational efficiency and employee motivation through strategic goal setting and critical thinking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Dept Manager
Menards
06.2024 - Current
- Training employees to meet department needs and expectations
- Setting and achieving goals to improve work flow and efficiency
- Assist departments with forklift operation
- Offloading delivery truck safely and efficiently
Forklift Operator
Menards
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Stocked lumber and assorted building materials while maintaining customer support in loading and unloading merchandise
CNC Machinist
Protofab Engineering
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
Dept Manager
Menards
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
Forklift Operator
Menards
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Grocery Stocker
Coborns
05.2011 - 10.2014
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
Education
Cnc Machining - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN12.2019
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Willing to Learn
- Onboarding new employees
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Word Processing
- Strategy Development
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- Manual lathes
- Mills
- Grinders
- CNC mills
- CNC lathes
Timeline
Assistant Dept Manager
Menards
06.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Menards
01.2021 - 05.2024
CNC Machinist
Protofab Engineering
09.2019 - 10.2020
Dept Manager
Menards
06.2017 - 07.2019
Forklift Operator
Menards
08.2014 - 06.2017
Grocery Stocker
Coborns
05.2011 - 10.2014
Cnc Machining - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Anoka Technical College