Zachary Blackburn
Morganton, NC
**********@*****.*** - 828-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sandfill/Q-Fill/Soldering
Thomas & Betts - Hickory, NC - November 2014 to January 2015
Responsibilities
Filled about 10-15 different types and sizes of fuses that go into transformers on powerlines with sand so the
power running through the fuse has a 'buffer zone' with room to expand and contain the volts going through
the fuse. Then I took them to the Q-Fill room where i soldered two holes, one on top and one on bottom, then
my partner took over from there and I started back at the beginning. I also had cleaning duties like vacuuming,
and filling sand hopper with 10 bags of 50lb sand twice daily.
Accomplishments
I felt like I was an asset to the company, all my trainers said I excelled well and very quickly. It also had an
impact on me, showing me all factory jobs don't have to be complicated, crowded, nor stressful.
Skills Used
Lifting(usually 25-60lbs) multiple times daily, soldering, cleanliness, paying attention at all times, organization,
following rules, doing things the right way.
Front Desk Clerk
Quality Inn/Sleep Inn - Morganton, NC - March 2014 to October 2014
Responsibilities
Made reservations, checked guests in/out, clean front end area, night audit.
Accomplishments
Great with guests, very interactive yet proficient in my job.
Skills Used
customer service, mathematics, multitasking, computer skills, got to be able to work flexible hours/shifts.
Cutting Line/Stack Out/Pack Out
Case Farms - Morganton, NC - November 2013 to February 2014
Responsibilities
Cut chickens, breasts, tenders, clipped tenders, worked in packaging dept unloading the line and loading
pallets with boxes of chicken, wrapped pallets, made combos (big boxes for excess chicken or used for chicken
skeletons), hung chicken ready to cut on the moving zip lines.
Accomplishments
Learned a lot about how chicken is made, did almost every aspect of the factory.
Skills Used
Worked 3rd shift, had to be able to cut chicken without being squeamish, had to keep up with the lines no
matter what. Very fast pace factory job.
Opening Maintenance/Drive Thru Register
Wendy's - Hickory, NC - August 2011 to November 2013
Responsibilities
Opened the restaurant with manager, cleaned equipment, Henny Penny fryers, put them together, stocked
freezers, meat coolers, put together drink machines, grills, worked front and drive thru register, took orders,
made drinks, worked grill and fries sometimes. Moved around a lot after store was openn
Accomplishments
Learned a lot about fast food, learned loyalty towards my job, I loved the management and learned customer
service skills and how to work fast yet proficient.
Skills Used
Had to be fast, learn to count cash fast, strong enough to stock heavy bags, scrubbed parking lots and menu
boards.
Dishwasher/Bus Boy/Closing Cleaner
Patys Anns Restaurant - Valdese, NC - April 2012 to July 2012
Responsibilities
Washed dishes, cleaned tables, mop floors, take trash out, clean coolers and back rooms, closed store with
owner.
Accomplishments
Worked here and Wendy's at same time so learned how to juggle multiple jobs, how busy restaurants are.
Skills Used
showed them how fast paced and clean I was, and loyal.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Jimmy C Draughn High School - Valdese, NC
2009 to 2011