Derek Young
Muncy ,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Watsontown Brick
Watsontown , PA
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
General Laborer, House Manufacturing
Ritz-Craft
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Performed general maintenance duties on houses
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Unloaded building supplies from delivery trucks using forklifts.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
MIG Welder
Penn American
Turbotville, Pennsylvania
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Assessed projects to determine the appropriate welding process and equipment needed.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
- Provided technical support regarding proper use of tools and equipment.
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Produced smooth and even welds by maintaining consistent approach.
- Completed welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the day.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Lead Machine Operator
New Berlin Plastics
New Berlin , PA
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Loaded and set up equipment for daily machine operation.
- Conducted weekly inventory counts of raw materials used in production runs.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during production processes.
- Inspected parts produced to ensure they meet customer specifications.
- Adjusted cutting speeds, feeds, tooling and work-holding devices to optimize machining operations.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Repaired minor mechanical and electrical issues and notified managers of more extensive equipment problems.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
Lead Forklift Operator
Clerks Ag Center
Turbotville , PA
06.2000 - 12.2004
- Operated forklift to move and store inventory in warehouse.
- Checked shipment documents against actual loads prior to shipping outbound orders.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Assisted in organizing inventory for maximum storage efficiency.
- Coordinated with other employees to ensure efficient operations.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warrior Run High School
Turbotville , PA06-2000
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Load securing
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- General maintenance
- Hazard identification
- Weight distribution
- Equipment inspection
- Team collaboration
- Material handling
- Materials movement
- Forklift operator certification
- Heavy equipment operations
- Warehouse operations
- Order picking and processing
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse best practices
- Order picking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Watsontown Brick
12.2024 - 01.2025
General Laborer, House Manufacturing
Ritz-Craft
03.2024 - 11.2024
MIG Welder
Penn American
02.2015 - 08.2017
Lead Machine Operator
New Berlin Plastics
01.2005 - 01.2015
Lead Forklift Operator
Clerks Ag Center
06.2000 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Warrior Run High School