Johnathan Ward
Kendrick,USA
Summary
Manufacturing professional prepared for seamless integration into Process Specialist role. Offers valuable experience ensuring efficient packaging processes and maintaining operational consistency. Known for strong collaboration and flexibility in meeting dynamic production demands. Exhibits expertise in machine operation and safety protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Palletizer Operator
Sofidel Tissue
Lewiston, Idaho
01.2025 - Current
- Palletizer Operator in the mechanized area of the warehouse where all finished goods are stacked and wrapped for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs proactively.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operations effectively.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Led shift operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality benchmarks.
Production Worker
Clearwater Paper
Lewiston
07.2012 - 12.2024
- Operated forklifts safely when necessary, assisting in moving palletized products throughout the facility as required.
- Performed multiple jobs from clean up driver to roll load driver, loading and shipping of finished paper loads.
- Worked as a relief operator in the Slitter Line.
- Assisted in training new Palletizer Operators, sharing expert knowledge to enhance their skills and performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing production requirements, demonstrating flexibility when switching between tasks or responsibilities.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage and transportation of palletized goods, reducing potential damages or delays in delivery.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating palletizing equipment properly.
Lumber Yard Worker/ Driver
JJ Building Supply
Moscow, ID
11.2007 - 07.2012
- Helped customers with the loading of building supplies purchased at the store.
- Accurately pulled orders of supplies for delivery to job sites.
- Loaded and delivered materials for customer orders to job sites.
- Assisted customers in store as well as over the phone while working at the contractor desk.
Education
Associate's degree - Collision Repair
Lewis- Clark State College
Lewiston, ID05-1999
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork collaboration as well as self-motivating
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement mindset with attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- 2 years with Sofidel
- 12 years within the Plant Support/Warehouse Department with Sofidel and Clearwater Paper
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Class A CDL
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
Timeline
Palletizer Operator
Sofidel Tissue
01.2025 - Current
Production Worker
Clearwater Paper
07.2012 - 12.2024
Lumber Yard Worker/ Driver
JJ Building Supply
11.2007 - 07.2012
Associate's degree - Collision Repair
Lewis- Clark State College