John Thompson
Sayre,PA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in laboratory procedures and data management at Benchmark Analytics. Proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring quality compliance. Skilled in forklift operation and adept at addressing customer inquiries, fostering strong relationships in fast-paced environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Currier/Lab Technician
Benchmark Analytics
South Waverly, PA
12.2008 - Current
- Drive to collect/pickup samples from customers
- Scheduled pickups and mapped routes for efficient sample collection.
- Collected water and wastewater samples
- Operate Chlorine Meter
- Calculated sample readings to ensure accurate testing results.
- Supported customers by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Factory Production Worker
Eaton Corporation
Horseheads, New York
02.2016 - 04.2026
- Operated machinery to assemble components in electrical devices, ensuring timely production.
- Inspected products to ensure quality assurance and compliance with standards.
- Maintained clean, organized workstation to promote safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials to optimize production efficiency.
- Utilized hoists, cranes, and other lifting devices for safe movement of heavy items.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
- Recorded production data in computerized system, maintaining high accuracy to support operational reporting.
Delivery and Assembly
McNamara's Office Products
Waverly, NY
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Assembled office furniture for customer display to enhance product visibility
- Loaded company trucks for timely delivery to customer destinations
- Unloaded supplier trucks at warehouse for inventory management
Direct Worker
Best Buy Distribution Center
Nichols, NY
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Loaded and unloaded company distribution trucks by hand and using clamp and reach truck, ensuring timely delivery of products
- Trained seasonal associates in operation of power equipment and hand-held computer, promoting safe loading and unloading practices
- Operated hand-held computer to locate products for fulfillment and return, supporting efficient inventory management
Outside Yard Forklift Operator
Hancor/Advance Drainage System Inc
Waverly, NY
04.2004 - 10.2006
- Trained associates in operating various forklifts, enhancing team versatility
- Checked in and out distribution trucks at loading dock, ensuring precise inventory control
- Generated and shipped orders with common carriers, facilitating timely deliveries
- Generate/prepare orders for all types of customers, from the Do-It-Yourselfers to Home Improvement Warehouses
- Communicate information/changes from the main office to the other members of the yard crew
General Laborer
Valley Pallet
Waverly, NY
12.2003 - 04.2004
- Operated forklifts, nail guns, and saws to support efficient warehouse operations
- Operated forklifts to move pallets efficiently around the warehouse.
- Assembled wooden pallets using hand tools and power equipment.
- Inspected materials for quality and compliance with company standards.
- Designed and manufactured pallets to meet distributor specifications
Shipping Inspector
Toshiba Display Devices
Horseheads, NY
10.2000 - 12.2003
- Conducted final inspections on products to ensure quality before packaging and shipping to worldwide locations
- Applied chemicals to inspect television tubes, identifying defects to maintain product quality
- Operated machinery, including screen checker for defect detection, gas checker for leak identification in tubes, and manipulator for moving television tubes into packaging unit
- Properly destroyed and disposed of any products that did not pass inspection
- Used an operating system to generate labels and tickets for the destination of the product
Education
Diploma -
Sayre Area High School
Sayre, PA06-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Corning Community College
Corning, NYSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis and management
- Presentation design
- Forklift operation: counterbalance
- Forklift operation: reach
- Forklift operation: scissor/clamp
- Laboratory procedures
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Factory Production Worker
Eaton Corporation
02.2016 - 04.2026
Currier/Lab Technician
Benchmark Analytics
12.2008 - Current
Delivery and Assembly
McNamara's Office Products
08.2008 - 12.2008
Direct Worker
Best Buy Distribution Center
10.2006 - 04.2008
Outside Yard Forklift Operator
Hancor/Advance Drainage System Inc
04.2004 - 10.2006
General Laborer
Valley Pallet
12.2003 - 04.2004
Shipping Inspector
Toshiba Display Devices
10.2000 - 12.2003
Diploma -
Sayre Area High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Corning Community College