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How to write a shop worker resume
Craft a resume summary statement
A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:
Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.
Step 2: Next put your years of experience in shop worker-related roles.
Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.
Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some shop worker interviews.Please upload your resume so Zippia’s job hunt AI can draft a summary statement for you.
List the right project manager skills
Many resumes are filtered out by hiring software before a human eye ever sees them. A robust Skills section can let recruiters (and bots) know you have the skills to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section:
- Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a shop worker resume:
- Tape Measure
- Safety Procedures
- In-Shop
- Delivery Orders
- Pro Shop
- Food Preparation
- Customer Orders
- Load Trucks
- CNC
- Customer Service
- Shop Maintenance
- Blowers
- Print Shop
- Drill Press
- MIG
- Aluminum
- Shop Floor
- Power Saws
- Windows
- Assembly Line
- Stainless Steel
- POS
- Oil Changes
- Shop Equipment
- Making Sandwiches
- Mowers
- Pallet Jack
- Equipment Maintenance
- Arc Welding
- Punch Press
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How to structure your work experience
Your employment history is arguably one of the most important parts of your resume. It shows you have experience and foundation in your field to successfully master the shop worker position. Here is how to most effectively structure your work experience:
- List your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order. Employers care about your most recent experience the most.
- Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
- Include only recent, relevant jobs.
How to write shop worker experience bullet points
Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.
- Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
- What were your responsibilities or goals?
- How did you accomplish them?
- Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )
Here are great bullet points from shop worker resumes:
Work history example #1
Food Prep/Dishwasher
Red Lobster
- Cooked food on the broiler as well as washed dishes and stocked and kept inventory at the bar
- Red Lobster I was also trained as a Dishwasher and a Baked so I can help any way I can.
- Prepared and cut pizzas for delivery and dine-in guests, washed dishes and served customers.
- Washed dishes, prepared salads and desserts, and prepped and prepared side items for main entrees.
- Answered calls from customers as well as communication with others stores in the chain.
Work history example #2
Shop Worker
J. C. Penney
- Packaged various merchandise to be shipped, labeled, filled, weighed, and mailed products when needed.
- Finished window frames for large scale commercial windows.
- Welded aluminum boats, and fabricated parts for the assembly of production water craft.
- Used CNC operations to build advanced hoses for the mining industry.
- Fabricated frames on bailer using MIG technique on mild steel.
Work history example #3
Shop Worker
Randstad USA
- Scheduled HVAC appointments for system replacement/upgrades.
- Performed all phases of HVAC (Troubleshoot, Repair, and Replace).
- Maintained tools, equipment, and materials.o Training in woodworking, metal working, tools, and CNC router setup.
- Adhered to all SOP's, cGMPs, plant quality, safety and documentation systems requirements.
- Prepared sandwiches for the students during lunch and dinner hours on campus.
Work history example #4
Shop Worker
Elite Staffing
- Assisted supervisors with transporting products to company distribution center.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and materials.o Training in woodworking, metal working, tools, and CNC router setup.
- Maintained active communication with team members and supervisors.
- Scheduled HVAC appointments for system replacement/upgrades.
- Adhered to all SOP's, cGMPs, plant quality, safety and documentation systems requirements.
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Add an education section to your resume
The education section should display your highest degree first.
Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.
Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:
High School Diploma
2018 - 2018
Highlight your shop worker certifications on your resume
Certifications can be a crucial part of your resume. Many jobs have required certifications.
Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.
If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your shop worker resume:
- EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)