Thomas Schuster
Loves Park,IL
Summary
Highly experienced scale installation, maintenance and repair professional with solid history of success working with electrical systems. Carefully install, test and maintain equipment in load cell environments. Approach every problem with calm and level-headed strategies based on strong troubleshooting abilities and diagnostics expertise. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Scale Technician
Cream City Scale
08.2022 - Current
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring accurate records of parts and supplies.
- Contributed to company growth by recommending updates or upgrades to clients based on their specific needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of completed repairs, installations, and maintenance tasks for record-keeping purposes.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential problems before they escalated into major issues.
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
Forklift Operator
Kenco Logistics
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Scale Technician
Cream City Scale
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring accurate records of parts and supplies.
- Contributed to company growth by recommending updates or upgrades to clients based on their specific needs.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking advice on complex repair jobs or challenging customer situations.
- Assisted in the installation of new weighing systems, meeting project deadlines and requirements.
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
Supervisor
UPS Air Hub
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Rockford, IL05.2011
Skills
- Measurement accuracy
- Electronic diagnostics
- Software configuration
- Schematic reading
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Employee Motivation
- Strategic Planning
- Forklift Operation
Timeline
Scale Technician
Cream City Scale
08.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
Kenco Logistics
12.2020 - 08.2022
Scale Technician
Cream City Scale
05.2018 - 12.2020
Supervisor
UPS Air Hub
10.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
East High School
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