Jonathan Shadwell
Montague
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in banding and forklift operations. Known for strong safety compliance, effective communication, and quality assurance skills. Committed to maintaining high operational standards while training new staff and optimizing workflow efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bander/Forklift Operator
Timber Products Company
Yreka
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Operated banding machines to secure products for shipping and storage.
- Inspected materials for quality before banding and packaging processes.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of banding tasks.
- Trained new employees on proper banding techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of banding supplies and reported shortages to management.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime during operations.
- Followed all safety regulations while performing banding operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate size, shape and weight of products being banded.
- Loaded material into hoppers or feeders on banding machines as required.
- Performed routine maintenance on banding equipment.
- Assisted in training new employees on use of banding equipment.
- Maintained records of production output, scrap and other data.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse safely.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure operational safety.
- Maintained accurate logs of forklift usage and maintenance activities.
- Followed company policies and procedures related to material handling activities.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
Composer Operator
Timber Products Company
Yreka
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Ran an automated veneer composer.
- Worked directly with Meinan Engineers from Japan to ensure proper safety and operating procedures.
- Performed operator maintenance on the composer machine daily, and reported major malfunctions to millwrights and electricians.
- Trained many new employees on operating and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness to ensure machine performance/safety.
- Performed maintenance on all machines tied to the operating line of the veneer composer. (conveyor belts, stacker arms/belts, etc.)
Stacker Operator
Timber Products Company
Yreka
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Operated automated 10' veneer stacker.
- Made manual adjustments to various computer settings to ensure quality stacking and production speeds.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflows on the production floor.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during stacking and material handling.
- Assisted in training new operators on stacker equipment and safety procedures.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding inventory levels and equipment status.
- Checked product labels to ensure accuracy of orders.
Green Chain Puller
Timber Products Company
Yreka
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Manually Sorted and Stacked Veneer according to proper designations
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Inspected finished products for quality and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for timely repairs.
- Followed safety procedures to minimize workplace hazards and risks.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies, multitasking on heavy equipment and tools to aid with timely project completion.
- Trained other personnel in safe use of chain pullers and associated equipment.
- Stopped machines immediately upon detecting any abnormalities in their functioning.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving malfunctioning machinery.
- Ensured that all safety guards were in place before starting work on the chain puller machine.
- Mentored employees in safety techniques and protective measures.
Delivery Driver Assistant
UPS
Yreka
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted delivery drivers in loading and unloading packages efficiently.
- Organized packages in delivery vehicles for optimal space utilization.
- Followed safety protocols for package handling and transportation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Documented delivery logs and reported any discrepancies to supervisors.
- Loaded merchandise onto truck based on size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Delivered packages on time according to assigned schedule.
- Assisted in loading and unloading delivery truck with packages, parcels, and freight.
- Maintained records of all deliveries made throughout the day.
Head Dishwasher
Brand N' Iron Steakhouse
Yreka
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed dishwashing operations to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Operated industrial dishwashing machines for efficient cleaning of kitchenware.
- Sorted and organized dirty dishes to optimize washing workflow.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when working with customers and coworkers alike.
- Assisted with preparation of meals when needed during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yreka High School
Yreka, CA06-2016
Skills
- Banding machine operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Forklift operation
- Quality inspection
- Inventory management
- Production coordination
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Advanced machine operation
- Machine operation
- Workplace safety
- Adaptable to change
- Hand-eye coordination
- Workflow coordination
- Material handling
- Machine adjustment
- Self motivation
- Physical agility
Timeline
Bander/Forklift Operator
Timber Products Company
11.2023 - 11.2024
Composer Operator
Timber Products Company
03.2020 - 11.2023
Stacker Operator
Timber Products Company
06.2018 - 03.2020
Green Chain Puller
Timber Products Company
03.2017 - 06.2018
Delivery Driver Assistant
UPS
11.2016 - 03.2017
Head Dishwasher
Brand N' Iron Steakhouse
08.2016 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Yreka High School