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James Vanderploeg

Lima

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over seven years in warehouse operations and three years in assembly, including leadership at Magna Mirrors. Proven track record in quality management and productivity enhancement. A motivated team player with a positive attitude, committed to exceeding goals and maintaining superior quality standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Assembly Line Worker / Quality Assurance

Magna Mirrors
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
  • Monitored product and machine quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
  • Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
  • Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.

Order Picker

Amazon
10.2020 - 02.2023
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.

Temporary Assembly Line Production Worker

Magna Mirrors
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.

Production Worker & Material Handler

Package Design & Mfg
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.


Loader

Glass and Mirror Craft
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Lifted and slid Glass weighing up to 300lbs pounds onto A-Frame Trucks, Trailers, and Semis.
  • Operated an overhead crane to transport incoming shipments of glass, weighing over 6 tons through narrow hallways to the right storage location.
  • Maintained precise quality control while loading glass to prevent breakage.

Temporary Assembly Line Production Worker

Magna Mirrors
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.

Loader, Unloader & Warehouse Order Picker

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.

Line Worker, Hopper Operator & Material Handler

Twin City Foods
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Adhered to company safety policies and procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.
  • Maintained ingredients and supplies inventories, enabling timely stock replenishment.
  • Packaged food items for shipment and organized orders for delivery.

Education

Associate Degree - Automotive Tech

University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH
10-2026

Associate Degree - Robotic Automation Tech

University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH
10-2026

Skills

  • Three years of hands-on assembly experience
  • Seven years of warehouse operations experience
  • One year of food production experience
  • One year of leadership experience
  • Three years in quality management
  • Driven and determined
  • Motivated team player
  • Positive and friendly attitude
  • Great Attendance Record

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Lead Assembly Line Worker / Quality Assurance

Magna Mirrors
02.2023 - 12.2023

Order Picker

Amazon
10.2020 - 02.2023

Temporary Assembly Line Production Worker

Magna Mirrors
06.2020 - 10.2020

Production Worker & Material Handler

Package Design & Mfg
12.2019 - 06.2020

Loader

Glass and Mirror Craft
10.2019 - 12.2019

Temporary Assembly Line Production Worker

Magna Mirrors
06.2019 - 10.2019

Loader, Unloader & Warehouse Order Picker

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
08.2018 - 06.2019

Line Worker, Hopper Operator & Material Handler

Twin City Foods
08.2017 - 08.2018

Associate Degree - Automotive Tech

University of Northwestern Ohio

Associate Degree - Robotic Automation Tech

University of Northwestern Ohio

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