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Justin Thornton

Spanish Fork

Summary

Resourceful Automotive Technician highly productive in completing tasks efficiently. Specialize in diagnostics, repair techniques, and vehicle maintenance with strong problem-solving abilities. Skilled in time management, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure peak performance in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Taysom Tire Muffler & Auto Repair
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, alignments, and brake pad and rotor replacements.
  • Tire services
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
  • Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
  • Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
  • Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
  • Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
  • Educated customers on vehicle care and preventative maintenance strategies.
  • Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
  • Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.

Receiver

Lowe's
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Put merchandise in assigned area, added tags and secured larger pieces as required.
  • Maintained work areas and kept organized.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
  • Placed products and rotated stock per established standards.
  • Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
  • Helped reduce loss and maintain facility compliance by upholding requirements for controlling inventory, updating documentation and tracking movements.
  • Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
  • Maintained clean work area that adhered to strict safety standards.
  • Operated forklifts, power jacks and other motorized equipment to locate and transport material.
  • Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.
  • Routed received merchandise to proper storage areas according to product specifications.
  • Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
  • Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
  • Identified and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisor with recommendations for correction.
  • Processed material requests from internal customers accurately and efficiently.
  • Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
  • Maintained dock security and monitored entries into and exits from receiving and other secure areas.
  • Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors before invoices entered [Software] system.
  • Operated inventory management software and completed tasks using ERP applications.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Jone's Paint & Glass
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Reviewed and followed pick sheets to prepare, pack and scan orders.
  • Tagged and stored product inventory in correct areas and locations.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Received, processed and reshelved returned products to facilitate accurate inventory.
  • Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
  • Organized inventory and coordinated movement between receiving, storage and shipping to facilitate operations.
  • Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
  • Supervised pickup and delivery schedule to monitor business and maintain accuracy rate.
  • Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
  • Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
  • Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
  • Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.

Assembly Line Worker

Mity-Lite
10.2018 - 01.2021
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
  • Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
  • Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
  • Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
  • Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
  • Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
  • Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions to produce components.
  • Used mathematics skills to calculate material consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details.
  • Worked through each required task and step in production processes.
  • Maintained assembly and production equipment to meet operational goals.
  • Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.
  • Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
  • Operated machinery, forklifts and other heavy equipment.

Night Crew Stocker

Harbor Freight
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
  • Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
  • Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
  • Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
  • Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
  • Prepared products by adding tags and readying pallets for restocking.
  • Checked delivered merchandise and order information to verify shipment accuracy.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.

Education

GED -

Orem High School
Orem, UT
05-2012

Skills

  • Vehicle maintenance and diagnostics
  • Wheel alignments
  • Suspension systems
  • Oil change services
  • Brake systems
  • Drivability issues
  • Tire services
  • Materials Transport
  • Problem-Solving
  • Document Preparation
  • Inventory monitoring and management
  • Contents Verification
  • Data Documentation
  • Records Management
  • Materials Handling
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Customer Relations
  • Forklift operation
  • Freight Labeling
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Bills of Lading
  • Production Organization
  • Inventory Counts

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Taysom Tire Muffler & Auto Repair
08.2024 - 03.2025

Receiver

Lowe's
01.2022 - 04.2023

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Jone's Paint & Glass
02.2021 - 11.2021

Assembly Line Worker

Mity-Lite
10.2018 - 01.2021

Night Crew Stocker

Harbor Freight
02.2017 - 09.2017

GED -

Orem High School

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