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Joseph Burks

Eastpointe

Summary

Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

AG Simpson Automotive
Sterling Heights, MI
02.2020 - Current
  • Monitored and adjusted chemical treatments to maintain water quality standards.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Operated and maintained treatment plant machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Trained junior operators on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented efficiency improvements in treatment processes to enhance overall plant operations.
  • Analyzed system performance data to identify trends and recommend operational adjustments.

Warehouse Worker

Kendall Electric
Sterling Heights, MI
06.2017 - 01.2020
  • Verified documentation accuracy and quality of incoming shipments.
  • Processed incoming trucks to unload, stage, and smoothly store merchandise.
  • Avoided safety hazards by correctly operating company tools and equipment.
  • Assisted fellow warehouse workers with managing incoming and outgoing products.
  • Supported inventory accuracy and recorded material movements in company software.

Store Manager

JBAutozone
Detroit, MI
02.2012 - 05.2017
  • Managed staff of 20 people
  • Set clear expectations for team performance, conducted periodic evaluations, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Addressed and resolved escalated customer complaints and worked to restore satisfaction.
  • Maintained high store standards in merchandising, security, and visual presentation.
  • Directed merchandising strategy to achieve memorable product presentation and increase revenue.
  • Coordinated employee schedules for optimum performance and shift coverage.
  • Supported employee recruiting, onboarding, and training on company policies, procedures, and service standards.

Education

Liberal Arts

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2005

Diploma -

Jared W. Finney
Detroit
06.2001

Skills

  • Task prioritization
  • Coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Laboratory analysis proficiency
  • Water quality
  • Sampling and analysis methods
  • Sludge management techniques
  • Chemical feed system operation

Certification

HAZWOPER 24HR TRAINING

Forklift License

Timeline

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

AG Simpson Automotive
02.2020 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Kendall Electric
06.2017 - 01.2020

Store Manager

JBAutozone
02.2012 - 05.2017

Liberal Arts

Wayne State University

Diploma -

Jared W. Finney