Joseph Wood
New Richmond,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic worker with experience within various industries including Production, Warehouse, Material Handling, Metal Work, Welding, and Painter. Proven ability to work within strict deadlines, with speed and precision. Works well under pressure, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Recognized as being reliable, efficient, and flexible, tackling the task at hand. Highlighted qualifications include:
* Excellent hand eye coordination and labor skills.
* Experience with various materials and metals.
* Exceptional work ethic and dedication.
* Ability to work independently and within a team.
* Solution focused problem solver.
* Goal orientated
* And a true perfectionist!
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee
Holmes Maintenance
River Falls, Wisconsin
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Sheet rocking, painting, wiring, cleaning, organization, small engine repairs, 62 Land Rover restoration, and various remodel and landscaping projects.
Slitter,warehouse,forklift Operator
Loparex LLC
Hammond, WI
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Recording temperature, metal, and measurements. Palletizing, equipment maintenance, product change overs and warehousing.
- Monitored machine operation to detect problems such as defective products or machinery malfunctions.
- Cleaned work area and maintained a safe working environment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed all company policies related to safety procedures when operating machinery.
- Collaborated with team members in order to meet daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal regulations governing hazardous waste disposal.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Positioned, aligned and secured workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
Production Worker
PeopleReady,Crystal Finishing Systems Inc.
River Falls, WI
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
Maintenance Technician
McNaughton Correctional Center
Lake Tomahawk, WI
08.2018 - 03.2021
- repairing paint on county fire trucks
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Production Worker
Phillips-Medisize
New Richmond, WI
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Set up and operated production machinery according to company's specific standards and protocols.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
Personal Caregiver
My Mom
Lewis, WI
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Took care of mother suffering with dementia.
Autobody Repair Technician
Diamond Collision
Webster, WI
11.2006 - 11.2013
- Performed autobody repairs, paint preparation, painting, welding, and replacing parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater, MN06.1975
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Assembly Procedures
- Production Line Work
- Attention to Detail
- Defects Identification
- Component Assembly
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Picking and Packing
- Punctual and Reliable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Line Work
- Production Processes Knowledge
- Punctual and Dependable
- Heavy Lifting
- Safe Machine Operation
- Production Documentation
- Materials Assembly
- Packing Slip Verification
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Hand Tools
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Micro assembly
- RFID tools
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Production Scheduling
- Equipment Calibration
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Timeline
Employee
Holmes Maintenance
01.2024 - 05.2024
Slitter,warehouse,forklift Operator
Loparex LLC
03.2023 - 03.2023
Production Worker
PeopleReady,Crystal Finishing Systems Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2021
Maintenance Technician
McNaughton Correctional Center
08.2018 - 03.2021
Production Worker
Phillips-Medisize
09.2017 - 08.2018
Personal Caregiver
My Mom
12.2013 - 03.2016
Autobody Repair Technician
Diamond Collision
11.2006 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Stillwater Area High School