JAMES KIRK

Dunlap, IA *****

adzrzr@r.postjobfree.com

712-***-****

to handle physically-demanding tasks over long shifts in different weather conditions. Knowledgeable about roofing, decks, dirt work, cement, brick work, and skilled at taking on new tasks. Basic English abilities. Skilled Shift Supervisor bringing 5+ years' experience as a team leader and deep knowledge of plant operations. Proficient in setting goals, training new employees and monitoring performance. High-energy supervisor, prepared to bring leadership skills and foods/meats knowledge developed over 5-year career at Essentia Protein Sollutions. Proficient in conducting inspections, monitoring machinery and promoting efficient production. Clear communicator with decisive and well-organized nature. Positive and upbeat team leader with solid background in fast paced environments. Knowledgeable about safety standards, customer relations and inventory management. Highly professional, team-oriented and proactive in organizing workflows and resources to meet expected shift demands. Experienced team leader/supervisor/mentor, always ready to go above and beyond to support team and business objectives. Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills developed over 5-year background in foods/meats. Focused on helping team members exceed performance targets. Proactive individual tasked with overseeing machines and personnel. Motivated leader, capable of lifting 50-100+ pounds, safely operating multiple equipment at once and enforcing company policies. Offers attention to detail, exemplary communication and performance. Analytical supervisor competent in overseeing warehouse functions, including receiving, shipping, transportation and cycle counting. Capable of managing team of 4 to 8 and building trust with direct and indirect business partners. Confident and negotiable individual with strong prioritization and decision-making abilities. Seasoned production supervisor familiar with foods/meats operations and best practices. Able to lead and motivate workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Knowledgeable about preventing waste, maximizing safety and keeping employee satisfaction high. Enthusiastic Shift Supervisor experienced in fast paced environments and knowledgeable about security, safety and service standards. Effective at helping management maintain order and increase revenue. Driven to apply 5+ years of experience to improve operations.

Work Experience

Utility Operator

VT Industries Inc. - Holstein, IA

March 2020 to October 2020

learn all positions in my shifts department, fill in as needed in the instance of call-ins, train new employees, keep a good attitude, Run people through breaks, assist up and downstream of the production line

Cook

Doghouse Bar and Grill - Dunlap, IA

January 2019 to March 2020

to send out good quality food to customers in a timely manner as well as build relations with the customers, to offer a friendly environment for people to get away from there daily stress's

THIRD SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Essentia Protein Solutions - Harlan, IA

March 2014 to January 2019

Worked with small and larger and efficient groups to assess, update and optimize delivery dates for customers.

Pleasantly greeted customers, offered assistance and explained details regarding latest promotions. Effectively enforced safety protocols while ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material usage.

Assisted customers by finding needed locations of items and checking inventory for items at other locations.

Kept system inventory tracking accurate and updated for optimal usage. Communicated effectively with customers and staff members by using great interpersonal skills and speaking clearly.

Replenished floor stock and processed efficient shipments to maintain optimal product availability for customer demands. Prepared products for sales floor and created appealing product displays. Surpassed daily sales goals by 15-20%, and also outproducing all other shifts.

Handled all situations with ease and remained calm, even when interacting with difficult or irate individuals.

Organized and displayed items in visually appealing manner. While keeping everything being read, as simple as possible, that the newest employee could understand with ease.

Operating and producing more valuable product, with less manpower than the other shifts, which boosted productivity on our shift.

CONSTRUCTION LABORER

MELBY CONSTRUCTION - Dunlap, IA

January 2003 to March 2014

Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment to promote team performance.

Protected crew and general public by keeping traffic away from dangerous locations.

Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized. Adhered to any and all safety regulations on job sites to minimize falls and accidents. Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers. Contributed to successful completion of roofs, ciding, decks, remodels, etc. Project.

Operated equipment such as boom lifts and power tools, to support worksite needs and enhance team efficiency.

Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground. Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.

Sustained safety protocols by observing proper and safe usage of equipment and materials.

Prepared sites and maintained safety of both workers and public by setting up scaffolding, fences and temporary structures.

Erected and dismantled temporary bracing, shoring and scaffolding to support crew needs. Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel. PRODUCTION WORKER

VT Industries Inc - Holstein, IA

January 2008 to September 2009

Set up Sander and Stain-heads, as well as Sealers, machines after careful review of job specifications.

Built and placed finishing touches on all types of doors. Examined final products to check conformance with quality standards and production tolerances. Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures. Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Trained new employees on proper use of equipment to prevent accidents. Helped machine operators set up and tend equipment to complete runs. Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to the supervisor, as well as other members of the line, for immediate

remediation.

Tended to running machines to detect problems and correct or report concerns.

Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures. Calibrated and adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges. Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects in alignment with tight deadlines.

Education

Diploma in Construction Technology

Iowa Lakes Coomunity College - Emmetsburg, IA

2007

High School Diploma

Boyer Valley Highschool - Dunlap, IA

2006

Skills

• INVENTORY

• CALIPERS

• MANUAL LABOR

• MICROMETERS

• ASSEMBLY

• Warehouse Supervisor Experience

• Quality Inspection

Certifications and Licenses

safety trained

Present

CPR certified

Present

Forklift safety

Present

30 hour Industrial OSHA class

Present

10 Hour Construction OSHA class

Present

Forklift train the trainer

Present

Health Insurance License in Iowa good untill 2022

Haccp verification

Sqf verification

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