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, MI05.2005
Diploma -
Jared W. Finney
Detroit06.2001
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