Donald Lavender Jr.
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dedicated machine operator skilled in machinery operation, quality assurance, and safety adherence. Proven ability to monitor equipment performance and conduct maintenance checks to enhance productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Bridgestone-LaVergne Manufacturing Plant
La Vergne, Tennessee
06.2017 - 07.2025
- Operated machinery for tire production, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Loaded raw materials into machines for processing and production.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards in the workplace.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance.
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different tire specifications.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Documented production activities and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
Production Worker
Mrs. Grissom's Salads
Nashville, TN
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Operated production machinery to prepare salad products for packaging.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
- Assisted in quality control by inspecting ingredients and finished products.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for processing and assembly lines.
- Recorded inventory levels of raw materials used during production shifts.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
Traffic Controller
Safezone
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
05.2012 - 06.2017
- Directed vehicle flow to ensure safety and efficiency in high-traffic areas.
- Coordinated with team members to implement traffic management plans effectively.
- Monitored real-time conditions to adjust traffic signals and signage promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections of traffic control equipment for proper function.
- Communicated with local authorities to report incidents and road conditions quickly.
- Managed setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs.
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Directed traffic flow and monitored intersections to ensure the safe passage of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glencliff High School
Nashville, TN05-2000
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Machinery maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Process documentation
- Material handling
- Production scheduling
Certification
Emergency Response Team
Timeline
Machine Operator
Bridgestone-LaVergne Manufacturing Plant
06.2017 - 07.2025
Production Worker
Mrs. Grissom's Salads
01.2015 - 06.2017
Traffic Controller
Safezone
05.2012 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Glencliff High School