James P. Reams
Assembly
Salt Lake City,Utah
Summary
With 18 years of experience in order fulfillment, shipping, inventory management, and assembly, I excel at optimizing workflows, maintaining organization, and delivering reliable results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1986
1986
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Packaging & Assembly Technician & Employee Trainer
Cover Pools
06.2019 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: A leading manufacturer of automatic safety pool covers, known for inventing the first automatic pool cover in 1959 and continuing to innovate in pool protection solutions.
- Handled packaging, foam production, and precision assembly using hand tools while training new and current employees to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Improved Packaging of covers from 30 mins to 15 mins. Cutting packing time by 50%.
- Improved manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce material waste.
- Optimized packaging methods to elevate product quality and ensure consistency.
- A leading manufacturer of automatic safety pool covers, known for inventing the first automatic pool cover in 1959 and continuing to innovate in pool protection solutions.
Stocker & Truck Unloading Associate
Walmart
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: A multinational retail corporation and one of the largest retailers in the world, offering a wide range of products at affordable prices through its stores and eCommerce platforms.
- Stocked shelves, unloaded shipments, and maintained organized storage to support a smooth retail workflow.
- Consistently maintained well-organized aisles, going above and beyond to ensure a neat and visually appealing shopping experience.
- Kept workspaces impeccably clean, both on the sales floor and in the backroom, promoting efficiency and workplace safety.
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable customer service, assisting shoppers with store layout and product locations.
- A multinational retail corporation and one of the largest retailers in the world, offering a wide range of products at affordable prices through its stores and eCommerce platforms.
Various Temp Work
Resources MFG
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: ResourceMFG is a manufacturing-focused staffing agency that connects skilled workers with companies in need of production, assembly, and warehouse support.
- Worked across multiple companies, including UPS, Fanzz, and Overstock.com, handling truck loading, order picking, and inventory management in fast-paced environments.
- ResourceMFG is a manufacturing-focused staffing agency that connects skilled workers with companies in need of production, assembly, and warehouse support.
Order Fulfillment & Inventory Associate
Red Wing Shoes
09.2007 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: An American footwear company founded in 1905, specializing in high-quality work boots and shoes designed for durability and safety.
- Pulled and processed orders, operated cherry pickers and forklifts, managed inventory, and maintained an organized workspace while consistently exceeding quotas.
- Exceeded productivity quotas consistently, demonstrating efficiency and strong attention to detail in order fulfillment.
- Improved warehouse organization and inventory accuracy, contributing to streamlined operations and reduced errors.
- Operated cherry pickers and forklifts safely and effectively, optimizing workflow while maintaining a clean and structured workspace.
- An American footwear company founded in 1905, specializing in high-quality work boots and shoes designed for durability and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
Order Fulfillment & Inventory
Warehouse Experience
Order Picking
Time-Management
Manufacturing & Assembly
Workplace Safety & Organization
Safety awareness
Troubleshooting skills
Process improvement suggestions
Quality assurance checks
OSHA guidelines
Assembly processes
Production enhancement
Quality control standards
Repetitive work
Report preparation
Manufacturing processes
Production line efficiency
Order packaging
Safety
Experience working assembly line
Teamwork
Product packaging
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Assembly and production
Time management abilities
Material handling
Safety procedures
Following procedures and protocols
Problem-solving aptitude
Attention to detail
Areas Of Experience And Skills
- Order Fulfillment & Inventory
- Warehouse Experience
- Order Picking
- Time-Management
- Manufacturing & Assembly
- Workplace Safety & Organization
- Packaging and Labeling
- Time-Sensitive Task Completion
- Shipping & Distribution
- Team Collaboration
- Reliability & Punctuality
- Rapid Learner
Timeline
Packaging & Assembly Technician & Employee Trainer - Cover Pools
06.2019 - 04.2025
Stocker & Truck Unloading Associate - Walmart
06.2016 - 06.2019
Various Temp Work - Resources MFG
05.2013 - 06.2016
Order Fulfillment & Inventory Associate - Red Wing Shoes
09.2007 - 05.2013
Glenville Highschool - High School Diploma,