JOHN KALBERER
Federal Way,WA
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
LABOR TEMP
Labor Works Industrial Staffing
Auburn, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Contributed positively to workplace morale by maintaining a professional and positive attitude in all temporary assignment affecting product quality.
- Served as a reliable team player who consistently met or exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout numerous temp jobs.
- Learned semi-skilled and advanced work by shadowing experienced workers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with coworkers, fostering collaboration and teamwork in diverse work environments.
Warehouse Worker
Port Logics Group
Sumner, WA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
Kent, WA
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with products and packaging materials for delivery to and from facility.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Placed, tagged, and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
- Demonstrated flexibility during peak seasons by working extended hours or weekends when necessary.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies introduced into the workplace, enhancing overall productivity levels.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
Care Giver
Family
Lakewood, WA
01.2000 - 09.2017
- Assisted with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Auto Dismantler
FARRELL'S AUTO WRECKING
Lakewood, WA
12.2002 - 02.2011
- Reduced downtime between projects by efficiently prepping work areas and tools before starting the disassembly process.
- Provided training and guidance to new team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted skill development.
- Increased revenue through consistent retrieval of valuable parts from end-of-life vehicles and preparing them for resale.
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of dismantling equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in removing complex automotive systems such as transmission assemblies and engines, increasing overall operational efficiency.
Property Manager
Family/Miller Group
Lakewood/ Shelton, WA
01.1989 - 01.2001
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Managed multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.
Environmental Technician
MultiCare Health
Tacoma, WA
06.1994 - 08.1995
- Ensured safe storage of chemicals through careful organization, labeling, and containment practices within designated areas.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and workplace safety within the organization.
Stocker
Mega Foods
Puyallup/ Tacoma WA
12.1990 - 07.1992
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assisted in conducting accurate physical inventory counts, resulting in improved stock management.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
Bagger Thur Manager
Family Grocery Stores
Lake Oswego, OR
06.1974 - 06.1989
- Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
- Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
- Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Provided support to customers in shifting purchases from carts to cars to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean store environment for a pleasant shopping experience.
- Retrieved grocery carts and baskets from lot and various site locations.
- Placed customer's purchased goods into bags, maximizing space while avoiding overloading.
- Greeted guests entering and exiting store to foster customer satisfaction.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by assisting with carrying out goods.
- Bagged customer purchases while paying mind to industry best practices.
- Returned unwanted merchandise and retrieved specially requested products.
- Assisted with backroom duties by unloading deliveries and stocking shelves.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently bagging groceries and handling fragile items with care.
- Contributed to positive work culture through effective communication and collaboration with coworkers.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided product guidance.
- Supported team members and management by going above and beyond to meet goals.
- Assisted customers by escorting and placing grocery bags in vehicles.
- Supported cashier duties, expediting transactions and minimizing wait times for customers.
- Provided product knowledge to help customers select best products.
- Communicated with cashiers and customers to learn about bagging needs.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and assisting with locating products.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling, adapting to various shifts as needed to support the store''s operational needs.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Managed inventory rotation tasks, ensuring freshness of perishable goods for improved customer satisfaction.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, adhering to store policies while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Efficiently processed large orders during peak hours, maintaining high-quality bagging standards under pressure.
- Stocked shelves and displays Number days per week to maintain active inventory.
- Ensured accurate pricing of items by routinely checking price tags and updating as necessary.
- Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
Cleaning Supervisor/ Warehouse Manager
Crown Meat Company
Federal Way, WA
09.1974 - 12.1984
Timeline
LABOR TEMP
Labor Works Industrial Staffing
01.2022 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Port Logics Group
08.2019 - 12.2019
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
09.2017 - 07.2019
Auto Dismantler
FARRELL'S AUTO WRECKING
12.2002 - 02.2011
Care Giver
Family
01.2000 - 09.2017
Environmental Technician
MultiCare Health
06.1994 - 08.1995
Stocker
Mega Foods
12.1990 - 07.1992
Property Manager
Family/Miller Group
01.1989 - 01.2001
Cleaning Supervisor/ Warehouse Manager
Crown Meat Company
09.1974 - 12.1984
Bagger Thur Manager
Family Grocery Stores
06.1974 - 06.1989