James Young
Ankeny
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors, excelling in safety compliance and quality assurance. Proven track record in team coordination and employee training, recognized with multiple awards for commitment to reliability. Skilled in forklift operation and effective communication, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of safety.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Manager
Hach
Ames
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Coordinated weekend tasks and objectives with management teams to achieve operational goals.
Gathered critical company information, events, and safety updates for startup meetings.
Ensured associates completed pre-cell safety inspections and material quality checks.
Monitored email communications for pending tasks and tracked online safety training compliance.
Conducted random quality checks on finished goods and verified adherence to safety protocols.
Engaged with associates to collect feedback and improve team communication.
Maintained accurate attendance records and finalized weekly time submissions for associates. - Licensed on every forklift, picker, sky jack, and electric pallet jack. When staffing was an issue, I would help associates gather the materials needed to avoid line-down calls.
- Certified safety, medical, and spill team member. AED and CPR certified.
Drafted annual evaluations and assisted in setting personal and professional development goals. - Wrote weekend reports to share with management, leads, maintenance, safety coordinators, warehousemen, and purchasing agents.
- Work with human resources to provide important information on engagement and staffing.
Many
Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors
Grinnell
04.1989 - 08.2017
- Jobs performed: Wood door production, wood window production, wood window warehouseman, inside sales associate, field service technician, quality control, purchasing agent, warehouse lead, and hourly manager.
- I spent 28 years at Jeld Wen, and in that time, I grew every year with knowledge and abilities to perform any task safely, with quality, and efficiency in mind.
- I was part of the team that received the corporate quality control award three years in a row.
- I earned the Most Consistent Leader in Quality Change Award.
- I earned the Corporate Recognition Award for Commitment to Reliability.
- I also earned multiple safety awards and certifications in AED and CPR.
Attendant
Dell Oil
Toledo
08.1983 - 04.1989
- Customer service, cashier, and assisting customers.
- Assistant manager, performing inventory counts, bank runs, and ordering products.
- Miscellaneous maintenance.
- Maintaining a well-kept, freshly cleaned environment.
51-C Steel Structure Specialist
United States Army
Columbus
08.1979 - 05.1985
- Army soldier, steel structure specialist.
- Four years of active duty. Two years of active duty reserve.
- Ten weeks of basic training and AIT at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
- One year, nine and a half months in the 43rd Engineer Battalion at Fort Benning, Georgia.
- Two years in the 94th Engineer Battalion in Darmstadt, Germany.
- Two years of active reserve at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Waterloo, Iowa.
- Awards include Honorable Discharge, Good Conduct Medal, along with seven letters of Appreciation and Commendation.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Tama High School
Tama Iowa 05-1979
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IASkills
- Assignment delegation
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance and quality assurance
- Staff engagement
- Team communication
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Written communication
Affiliations
- Gym 5 days a week, daily 2 to 4 mile walks, exemplary house keeping.
Accomplishments
High school diploma.
Honorable discharge, Good Conduct Medal, Seven letter of Appreciation and Commendation from Unit Commanders in the United States Army.
Quality Control Award 3 years. Most Consistent Leader in Quality Change, Jeld-Wen Corporate Recognition Award for Commitment in Reliability, and Safety Recognition Award for Jeld-Wen.
Code of Conduct, Crucial Conversations, Drug Abuse and Recognition, Leadership Standard Work, Leadership Essentials, Legal Compliance and Ethics, Material Handler Standard Work, Self Leadership, Situational Leadership, SOX Awareness, Recruiting Danaher Way.
AED and CPR certified.
Fork lift, Order Picker, Sky Jack, and Electric Pallet Jack.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureTimeline
Weekend Manager
Hach
08.2017 - 05.2022
Many
Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors
04.1989 - 08.2017
Attendant
Dell Oil
08.1983 - 04.1989
51-C Steel Structure Specialist
United States Army
08.1979 - 05.1985
High School Diploma -
South Tama High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Marshalltown Community College
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