J.D. Wishowski
Park Falls
Summary
Results-driven Machine Operator with proven expertise at W.B. Manufacturing, excelling in machine operation and safety compliance. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and teamwork, optimizing cutting processes and enhancing product quality. Adept at multitasking and maintaining a clean work environment, ensuring efficient production and adherence to specifications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
W.B. Manufactoring
Thorp
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Set up and operate the Homag Holzman panel saw to cut various materials according to specifications and production orders.
- Ensure accuracy in cutting dimensions, and monitor the quality of finished products, making adjustments as necessary.
- Conduct regular maintenance and troubleshooting on panel saw equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow and improve cutting processes for efficiency.
- Adhere to safety protocols, and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Document production metrics, and report any discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Loaded and unloaded production tracks, ensuring accurate placement of raw and finished material.
Production Associate
Andersen Regional Manufacturing
Menomonie
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Trained, developed and led Team Members within the assigned zone.
- Responsible for assigning, prioritizing, and executing daily merchandising needs with in-aisle customer service and experience.
- Ensured proper facing of products and general recovery of Have a strong sense of accountability-and an equally strong sense of teamwork.
- Be able to work in a safe manner and follow safe work practices and policies.
- Follow all applicable procedures, Standardized Work, Control Plans, and Product Specifications.
- Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
- Follow defined clean-up times.
- Engage in cross-training to maintain flexibility and adaptability to support resource planning.
- Work to an established rate as defined by customer demand and Standardized Work.
- Operate manufacturing equipment and use hand tools as required.
- Participate in defining and improving standard workIdentify problems; communicate issues to Work Center Leads and Supervisors.
- Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management.
Zone 1 Sales Team Lead/ Replenishment Team Member
Fleet Farm Wholesale Supply
Eau Claire
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Trained, developed and led Team Members within the assigned zone.
- Responsible for assigning, prioritizing, and executing daily merchandising needs with in-aisle customer service and experience.
- Ensured proper facing of products and general recovery of zones.
- Consistent execution of the price change and reset processes.
- Coordinates with the Resets and Project Coordinator for all floor merchandising resets and off shelf changes.
- Read and implement planograms based on established deadlines.
- Ensured down stocking of all products based on sales priority.
- Ensured all extra products are properly located in a bin in capstock and backstock.
- Responsible for fulfilling generated pick lists from merchandise scans.
- Return all warehouse carts and recover work areas to standards by end of shift.
- Notify Team Leads or Management regarding out-of-stock or fast selling merchandise.
Cashier/Replenishment/Sale Associate
True Value Hardware
Park Falls
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared products for the sales floor by adding tags and restocking or readying pallets.
- Helped with inventory and stock management so that inventories could be replenished and excess was reduced.
- Maintained and organized store displays to improve product visibility and expedite product location activities.
- Looked at floor displays to see which items needed to be restocked.
- Assisted customers with their purchases, including payment processing and item bagging and securing purchases in vehicles.
- Itemized and totaled customer purchases using cash registers, scanners, and computers.
Painters/Lawn Care/Carpet Cleaning/ Power Washing
Care-Free Cleaning & Contractor
Fifield
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Kept my boss up to date on the job's progress and material requirements.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times to avoid injury to workers, owners, children, or pets.
- Used hand brushes, rollers to apply paint and stains to decks, siding, ceilings, ect. on a regular basis.
- Kept carpets clean and protected them by steam cleaning and shampooing.
- Devised a work plan and identified the necessary tools and equipment.
- Mowed, trimmed, and maintained the exterior building spaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eau Claire North
Eau Claire, WI06-2022
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication
- Self-motivation
- Machine operation
- Basic computer proficiency
- Mathematical skills and measurement
- Safety compliance
- Construction and renovation
- Team collaboration
- Hand and power tool proficiency
- Multitasking ability
- Lifting capacity up to 100 lbs
Awards
High Academic Honors Cum Laude
Timeline
Machine Operator
W.B. Manufactoring
05.2024 - 11.2025
Production Associate
Andersen Regional Manufacturing
09.2022 - 04.2024
Zone 1 Sales Team Lead/ Replenishment Team Member
Fleet Farm Wholesale Supply
06.2022 - 09.2022
Cashier/Replenishment/Sale Associate
True Value Hardware
12.2020 - 05.2021
Painters/Lawn Care/Carpet Cleaning/ Power Washing
Care-Free Cleaning & Contractor
05.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Eau Claire North