John Purcell
Sioux Falls,SD
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Extruder Machine Operator
St Joseph Plastic
Saint Joseph, MO
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Changed out screens, dies and inserts to fit different production needs.
- Interpreted and followed production orders to maintain compliance with production standards and unique product specifications.
- Checked and correct pipe fits according to specifications.
- Took apart machinery, cleaned parts and replaced damaged or worn out components.
- Started up and ran extrusion lines producing wide range of products for [Type] industry OEMs.
- Operated multiple extrusion lines to extrude various tubes, wires and structural shapes used in manufacturing of [Type] products.
- Followed formulas in weighing resins and other chemicals to maintain productivity requirements.
- Adjusted equipment for new product line and performed troubleshooting to deliver quality in operations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
Construction Laborer
Viper Construction
Easton, MO
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Communicated with equipment operators to effectively assign equipment and manage smooth materials movements.
- Helped successfully complete large project ahead of schedule.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Construction Laborer
Wick Buildings Llc
Mazomanie, WI
02.2010 - 06.2021
- Communicated with equipment operators to effectively assign equipment and manage smooth materials movements.
- Helped successfully complete large project ahead of schedule.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Saint Joseph, MO 01.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
Forklift Operation
General laborer
Team Player
Assembly line experience
Packing and scanning
Safe driver
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse operations
Order picking and processing
Familiar with WMS
Heavy equipment operations
Inventory staging
Multitasking Abilities
Teambuilding
Timeline
Extruder Machine Operator
St Joseph Plastic
03.2022 - 11.2022
Construction Laborer
Viper Construction
06.2021 - 07.2021
Construction Laborer
Wick Buildings Llc
02.2010 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Central High School
01.2001 - 06.2004