Joshua Mason
Summary
Highly motivated and safety-conscious professional with proven experience in both forklift operation and production environments. Adept at efficiently handling raw materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring product quality while adhering to strict safety and operational protocols. Committed to contributing to a productive and organized work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts specialist
O Reilly auto parts
Wisconsin Rapids
05.2025 - Current
- Assist customers in finding and selecting automotive parts and accessories.
- Utilize electronic cataloging systems to accurately identify parts.
- Process sales transactions using a point-of-sale (POS) system.
- Handle cash and manage daily sales reports.
- Receive, stock, and organize merchandise, ensuring shelves are well-maintained.
- Conduct inventory counts and assist with cycle counts.
- Maintain a clean and organized sales floor and stockroom.
- Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Support store operations and work as part of a team.
- Streamlined special order processes by coordinating with suppliers and tracking shipments, ensuring prompt availability of automotive parts for customer pickup or delivery.
- Implemented efficient inventory management techniques, updating database entries and reorganizing shelving layouts to ensure rapid retrieval of high-demand automotive parts.
Mowing Crew
Stay Green Sprinkler Systems
Wisconsin Rapids
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Operate and maintain various mowing equipment (e.g., zero-turn mowers, push mowers).
- Perform precise trimming and edging around obstacles, flowerbeds, and walkways.
- Use leaf blowers to clear debris from hard surfaces.
- Ensure properties are left neat and tidy after service.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment and vehicles.
- Follow all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding job status or issues.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with clients.
- Report any issues observed on properties, such as sprinkler damage or lawn concerns.
- Diagnosed and reported irrigation system malfunctions to ensure timely repairs and maintain optimal landscape health for clients.
- Implemented efficient mowing patterns to maximize coverage and conserve fuel while maintaining uniform turf appearance across diverse property types.
Assistant Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Wisconsin Rapids
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted the General Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised and trained staff, providing guidance on customer service, sales techniques, and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory, including ordering, stocking, and merchandising products to maximize sales.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently, maintaining a positive experience.
- Assisted with scheduling, performance reviews, and maintaining a productive work environment.
- Facilitated loss prevention initiatives by monitoring shrinkage reports and implementing corrective actions to safeguard company assets.
Seal up line worker
Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Company
Rudolph
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Operated and monitored sealing equipment to ensure proper packaging and integrity of cheese products.
- Performed quality checks on sealed packages, verifying correct labeling, weight, and seal strength.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Loaded and unloaded products onto the production line, ensuring a continuous flow of operations.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions or product defects to supervisors to maintain production standards.
- Coordinated efficient material flow and supply restocking for the seal-up production line to minimize downtime and support consistent output.
Skills
- Forklift Operation: sit-down, stand-up, reach truck
- Material Handling: Moving, stacking, and organizing materials
- Inventory Management: Keeping track of stock, cycle counting, using scanners
- Quality Control: Inspecting products, identifying defects
- Safety Procedures: Knowledge of OSHA guidelines, workplace safety
- Basic Maintenance: Performing minor checks or cleaning on equipment
- Shipping/Receiving: Loading/unloading trucks, verifying shipment
- Attention to Detail: Crucial for safety, inventory, and quality
- Teamwork/Collaboration: Working effectively with others
- Problem-Solving: Figuring out how to handle unexpected issues
- Reliability/Punctuality: Showing up on time and being dependable
- Strong Work Ethic: Being dedicated and hardworking
- Adaptability: Being able to adjust to changing tasks or environment
- Communication: Clearly understanding instructions and relaying information
Certification
Forklift Certification, Dairy State Cheese Company, 2022
Timeline
Parts specialist
O Reilly auto parts
05.2025 - Current
Mowing Crew
Stay Green Sprinkler Systems
08.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
02.2022 - 08.2024
Seal up line worker
Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Company
08.2018 - 02.2022