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JOHN TARVER

SPERRY

Summary

Dedicated and hard worker with strong work ethic willing to learn and be trained to do required job to the best of my ability.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler/Warehouse Forklift Driver

Key Personnel/ IC Of Oklahoma LLC
05.2022 - Current
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Developed and implemented storage solutions to maintain safety and protection and keep stock organized.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

Technician

Whirlpool Corporation
10.1998 - 12.2021

Responsible for running and maintaining dedicated fabrication line.

Performing pre start safety checks of presses and dies.

Ensuring all OSHA required safety guards are in place and functional.

Ensuring work area is clean from trash and debris.

Starting machines and checking steel for proper alignment.

checking parts for proper quality.

Stacking parts on carts and moving them to pre wash area.

Repairing damaged parts.

Tracking and minimizing scrap usage.

Overhead Crane Certified

Forklift Certified

LOTO Certified

Work with maintenance crew to solve press, die and robot issues.

Help in other areas and work overtime when needed.

Sales Floor Associate

AutoZone
05.1996 - 10.1998

Helped customers find correct part for automobiles vie computer or parts catalogs.

Special Order parts when needed.

Unload delivery trucks and help replenish and organize floor stock.

Helped customers install parts when possible.

Clean and organize sales floor, storeroom and behind counter area.

Talk with customers on phone.

Deliver parts to commercial customers.

Custodian

D & K Janitorial Service
07.1994 - 05.1996
  • Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors and walls
  • Established and maintained clean and comfortable environments in business buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting
  • Dusted all furniture and fixtures thoroughly and carefully
  • Dismantled, cleaned and replaced light fixtures
  • Carried linens, towels, toilet items and cleaning supplies using wheeled cart for maximum efficiency
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming
  • Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions
  • Kept janitorial closets clean and organized
  • Sanitized bathrooms, showers and locker rooms

Shop Worker

Thompson Manufacturing Co.
04.1991 - 05.1994
  • Picked up, organized and distributed parts for different work areas
  • Measured distances, calculated areas and estimated materials needed
  • Fabricated steel, aluminum, plastic parts with manual and machine methods
  • Maintained orderly and clean work areas for maximum productivity
  • Prepared surfaces for paint application
  • Installed electrical and motorized components
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality

Kitchen Steward/Store Room Clerk

Doubletree Hotel
06.1985 - 05.1987
  • Washed utensils and cookware, including pants, pots, dishes, and trays
  • Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized kitchen utensils, cookware, dishes, glasses, silverware and serving dishes used in food preparation and serving
  • Drained, stacked and dried items after washing
  • Followed company safety and security policies and procedures when reporting maintenance needs and unsafe work conditions
  • Utilized proper storage bins to organize and transport kitchen equipment to stewarding room for storage purposes
  • Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls
  • Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage
  • Followed hotel procedures for key control, lifting heavy objects and using chemicals
  • Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions
  • Met high hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, attendance, and punctuality
  • Actively promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen
  • Used sprayer to loosen food residue and enhance cleaning
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff
  • Maintain store room area, receive stock and rotate and organize all perishable food items, order and supply items for kitchen and office staff

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Tulsa, OK
05.1984

Skills

  • Team training
  • Time management
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Production scheduling
  • Written/Verbal Communication
  • Assembly and production
  • Production Assistance
  • Performance improvement
  • Plant Operations Support
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Safety Equipment
  • Safety and compliance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Pallet Jack Operation

Timeline

Material Handler/Warehouse Forklift Driver

Key Personnel/ IC Of Oklahoma LLC
05.2022 - Current

Technician

Whirlpool Corporation
10.1998 - 12.2021

Sales Floor Associate

AutoZone
05.1996 - 10.1998

Custodian

D & K Janitorial Service
07.1994 - 05.1996

Shop Worker

Thompson Manufacturing Co.
04.1991 - 05.1994

Kitchen Steward/Store Room Clerk

Doubletree Hotel
06.1985 - 05.1987

High School Diploma -

Central High School
JOHN TARVER