JOHN A. EBERSOLE
Swanton
Summary
Productive Material Handler offering 17 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in workplace. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift material handler and trailer loader
Sauder Woodworking
01.1994 - 08.2025
- CNC feed thru machine operator
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Rough and finish carpenter for both interior and exterior
Carpentry
01.1985 - 01.1994
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
Education
High School Diploma - Vocational Carpentry
Whitmer High School
Toledo, Ohio01.1985
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Thoroughness
- Prioritization
- Calculations
- Safety
- Training
- Analyzing
- Time Management
- Cycle counting
- Pallet assembly
- Equipment safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
- Material storage
- Manufacturing
- Regulations compliance
- Delivery scheduling
- Clean background check
- Process Improvement
- Production deadline management
- Material packaging
- Equipment operation
- Material audits
- Material stacking
- Hand tool proficiency
- Warehouse organization
- Production scheduling
- Inventory reporting
- Equipment inspections
- Warehouse operations
- Loading and unloading
- Production support
- PPE policy adherence
- Pallet jack operation
- Delivery tracking
- Risk assessment
- Materials management
- Stock rotation
- Pulling and staging
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Process management
- Stock management
- Quality assurance inspections
- POS systems
- Incident reporting
- Equipment maintenance
- Barcode scanning
- OSHA guidelines
- Shipping and receiving
- Goods transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations support
- Equipment monitoring
- Load verification
- Hazard prevention
- Shipping documentation
- Forklift operation
- Positive attitude
- Paperwork completion
- Certified forklift operator
- Attention to detail
- Optimizing efficiency
- Good housekeeping
Timeline
Forklift material handler and trailer loader
Sauder Woodworking
01.1994 - 08.2025
Rough and finish carpenter for both interior and exterior
Carpentry
01.1985 - 01.1994
High School Diploma - Vocational Carpentry
Whitmer High School
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