JODY BARBER
Owen Sound
Summary
Able to learn quickly, Customer Service, Team Player, LEAN Manufacturing, General knowledge of power equipment/tools, Bondable, Hard Worker, Flexible, Willingness to learn new things, Versatile Assembly Line Worker knowledgeable about quality checks, finishing work and equipment calibration. Proven history of reliability and resourcefulness in workplace. Safety-oriented individual committed to performance. Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing 5 years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment and following work instructions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Line Worker
Durham Furniture
Durham
05.2022 - Current
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- General knowledge of dovetailer, orbital/belt sanders, air nailers/staplers, Miter/Compound Saw
- General knowledge of the finishing department wiping stain to ensure proper colours and looking for defects in order to ensure top quality finish for the end customer.
- Removed scratches and imperfections to improve product quality.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Adjusted equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Production Line Worker
Vokes Furniture
Owen Sound
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Manufacturing drawer boxes using multiple power equipment, and ensuring the exact measurements are made for each drawer to the specified measurement in order to follow LEAN Manufacturing procedures, knowledge of measuring tapes to the 1/16 inches, General knowledge of dovetailer, orbital/belt sanders, air nailers/staplers, Miter/Compound Saw, General knowledge of the finishing department wiping stain to ensure proper colours and looking for defects in order to ensure top quality finish for the end customer.
- Removed scratches and imperfections to improve product quality.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Adjusted equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
Head Cashier/Cashier
Home Depot
Owen Sound
03.2012 - 11.2017
- Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
- Oversaw work of cashiers to identify strengths and weaknesses in customer service, payment processing or merchandising plans.
- Stayed up to date on current item discounts to support promotions.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Monitored exits for security issues.
- Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction.
- Processed payments for customers quickly and accurately to exceed productivity standards.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Helped with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
Sales Leader/Team Leader
The Body Shop Owen Sound
10.2006 - 02.2011
- Ensuring that all new team members were trained by assisting Manager providing selling techniques and product information,
- General Inventory Knowledge, Supervised team members and selling floor when manager wasn’t present, Provided professional one on one assistance with all customers, Provided open communication with team members and management, Personally maintained a high level of professionalism, always positive, Receiving Shipment in POS System (Point of Sale), Ensuring that all
- Open and Close procedures and Nightly Deposits were done correctly to prevent errors and theft, Handled Customer Inquiries, issues, Complaints, Returns,Processing of Cash, Credit, Debit Cards, Ensuring that all new event display set ups were completed in a timely manner, Complied with all Company policies; dress code, loss prevention
Pharmacy Sales Associate
Walmart Owen Sound
10.2005 - 01.2006
- General customer service by Operating the register when needed, Ensuring that all customers needs are met by assisting them whenever possible, Ensuring and maintaining 100% in stock at all times and rotating stock by checking for expired products,
- Ensuring that all merchandise is properly signed and priced correctly, Complying to all company policies and SOP (Standard
- Operating Procedures), Ensuring that all patient confidentiality was followed, WHMIS Training (Workplace Hazardous Materials
- Information System)
Education
Massage Therapy
Courses For Success
11.2021
Veterinary Assistant -
PCDI Ashworth College
01.2015
Retail Pharmacy Assistant -
PCDI Ashworth College
01.2013
WHMIS (Certificate) -
St. John's Ambulance
Owen Sound, ON04.2011
Medical Terminology (Certificate) -
St. John's Ambulance
Owen Sound, ON04.2011
High School Diploma -
O.S.C.V.I
Owen Sound, ON06.1996
Skills
- Production Processes Knowledge
- Visual Inspections
- Production Line Work
- Teamwork and Communication
- Computer Skills
- Safe Machine Operation
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Quality Inspections
- Equipment Calibration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Defects Identification
- Punctual and Reliable
- Power and Hand Tools
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Following Instructions
- Manufacturing Experience
- Good Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Dependable
- Hand Tools
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Production Line Worker
Durham Furniture
05.2022 - Current
Production Line Worker
Vokes Furniture
11.2017 - 05.2022
Head Cashier/Cashier
Home Depot
03.2012 - 11.2017
Sales Leader/Team Leader
The Body Shop Owen Sound
10.2006 - 02.2011
Pharmacy Sales Associate
Walmart Owen Sound
10.2005 - 01.2006
Massage Therapy
Courses For Success
Veterinary Assistant -
PCDI Ashworth College
Retail Pharmacy Assistant -
PCDI Ashworth College
WHMIS (Certificate) -
St. John's Ambulance
Medical Terminology (Certificate) -
St. John's Ambulance
High School Diploma -
O.S.C.V.I