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Joseph Higginbotham

Akron,OH

Summary

Responsible Chemical Team Leader with over 17 years of manufacturing experience. Successful in troubleshooting existing problems and responding to emergencies to promote operational efficiency. Forklift certified and adept in operating manual and automated equipment to facilitate productions. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to seek and maintain full-time position. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Flatebed Operator

Big Mikes Towing and Recovery
Barberton, OH
03.2026 - Current
  • Operated flatbed trucks for vehicle transportation and recovery.
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Coordinated with team members for efficient loading and unloading processes.
  • Implemented best practices for securing loads during transport to prevent damage.

Inside Lift Operator

AHF Products
Beverly, WV
12.2024 - 11.2026

Operated lift truck loading and unloading trucks. Put together and staged orders. Put product away.

Warehouse Lead

LKQ
Akron, OH
12.2025 - 03.2026

Conducted quality inspections on parts. Organized parts onto designated shipping pallets. Packaged parts securely for shipment. Communicated via email and provided updates on damaged items. Reviewed load reports for outgoing trucks.

Chemical Team Leader

GOJO Industries
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
08.2007 - 08.2024
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals
  • Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations
  • Stored and retrieved chemicals used in production process
  • Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation
  • Reviewed production schedules to ascertain job specifics before project start
  • Used software to enter data into batch ticketing system and checked information for accuracy.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Carried out day to day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, professionalism, and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm min a fast-paced environment
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

Education

High School - undefined

East High School
Akron, OH
05-2005

Skills

  • Accurate Weights
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Chemical Equipment Operation
  • Duty Assignments
  • Process Safety Management
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Work Orders
  • Safe Handling Procedures
  • Inventory Records
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Heavy Equipment Operation

Timeline

Flatebed Operator

Big Mikes Towing and Recovery
03.2026 - Current

Warehouse Lead

LKQ
12.2025 - 03.2026

Inside Lift Operator

AHF Products
12.2024 - 11.2026

Chemical Team Leader

GOJO Industries
08.2007 - 08.2024

High School - undefined

East High School