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JUSTIN KNIPPEN

adwq3e@r.postjobfree.com 630-***-**** Algonquin, Illinois 60102

Knowledgeable and offers years of troubleshooting and repair experience with advanced technical knowledge. Dependable and service-driven with strong safety record and excellent follow-through. Maintenance Supervisor with hands-on experience coordinating installations, repairs and maintenance tasks. Friendly and punctual individual possessing strong eye-for-detail and sound knowledge of quality standards and safety regulations. Dedicated employee known for pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Team player willing to mentor team members to optimize performance and improve quality. Reliable, industrious and diplomatic in resolving concerns. Highly effective at driving quality and service improvements to cultivate loyal, satisfied customers. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth and influence positive outcomes. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Self-employeed Mostly in Northwest

Suburbs, IL

Construction Laborer

04/2016 - Current

Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.

Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.

Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.

Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.

Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.

Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.

Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.

Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.

Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.

Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.

Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.

Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.

Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment and gather important materials.

Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.

Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work Summary

Experience

to promote workplace safety.

Utilized electrical, plumbing and HVAC expertise to complete projects and adhere to timelines.

Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights. Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.

Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities. Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel. Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.

Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.

Signaled operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.

Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety and general public welfare.

Restaurant Group Addison, IL

Maintenance Supervisor

01/2009 - 09/2022

Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.

Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.

Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards. Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.

Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.

Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.

Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades. Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.

Minimized severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel using risk identification process. Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.

Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.

Overhauled, installed and repaired centrifugal compressors, pumps, valves, separators and generators.

Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.

Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.

Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.

Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.

Read blueprints and specifications to determine best methods to approach maintenance projects.

Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.

Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps. Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill. Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.

Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.

Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.

Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.

Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.

UPS Addison, IL

Loader and Unloader

10/2022 - 04/2008

Unloaded products from incoming transports.

Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.

Scanned, pushed and loaded items on conveyor line for loading into trailers.

Inspected unloaded product for shortages, damage, quality or deterioration of packing and reported findings to supervisor. Applied shrink wrap to pallets, securing product for storage and shipment. Positioned lifting devices to move loaded pallets, skids and boxes to designated areas.

Communicated load, product or pallet issues to supervisor. Reconfigured inbound pallets to meet storage requirements. Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Checked load-related documentation to promote completeness and accuracy.

Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.

Kept loading dock clear and free of debris, minimizing accidents and injuries.

Leveraged hand tools to adjust or replace equipment parts. Placed parts on trailer safely to reduce damage during shipment. Operated forklift, pallet jack and other equipment to perform loading tasks.

Recorded numbers of units handled or moved, using production sheets or work tickets.

Reviewed work orders or instructions to determine material or equipment needs.

Inspected loading vehicle for unusual odors or defective equipment to reduce product damage.

Packaged, crated and loaded items safely for transport. Monitored product movement, coordinating activities with other workers to support production.

Filled and leveled off products to stack evenly on pallets. Loaded product on trailer using packing list to verify and account for parts. Examined pick tickets to identify special loading and batching requests. Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes. Scanned [Number] packages per day to verify proper shipping information.

Technology Center of Dupage Addison, IL

High School Diploma

06/2007

Promoted from [Job Title] to [Job Title], in less than 12-months. Promoted to [Job Title] due to [Action] and [Action] that achieved [Result]. Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations. Recognized as Employee of the [Timeframe] for outstanding performance and team contributions. Developed relationships with [Number] new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by [Number]%. Exceeded sales goals by average of [Number]% in [Year]. Improved delivery of [Product or Service] by [Action], realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.

Negotiated with vendors, saving company $[Amount] annually. Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings. Realized [Result] in ongoing effort to boost revenue while reducing costs. Led team to achieve [Result], earning recognition from upper management and financial reward. Drove [Number]% improvement in [Timeframe] profits through aggressive [Action]. Education and Training

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