Drayson Westberry
welder/forklift
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Hardworking, reliable Welder/Forklift operator with various skills in production and as a laborer. My work ethic is outstanding and I believe that my Leadership skills would help to set an example and be reliable in any workplace. I am a fast learner and strive to be the best at what I do.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Crew Member
John Soules Foods
Gainesville, GA
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment and facilities met safety standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute repairs and troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
John Soules Foods
Gainesville, GA
06.2025 - Current
- Operated stand-up forklift to transport and organize products within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow processes and improve product handling methods.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems for tracking shipments.
Welding Fabricator
GCI
Walker, GA
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Maintained welding equipment, performing routine maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Used various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Forklift Operator
GCI
Walker, GA
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklift equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, verifying accuracy of inventory documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve material handling processes.
Shipping and Receiving
MARJAC
Gainesville, GA
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Worked closely with the shipping and receiving department to coordinate timely deliveries of parts orders, ensuring that accurate documentation was maintained for all shipments.
- Documented shipping and receiving records to confirm receipt of orders.
- Operated forklift and hand trucks to transport and hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving tasks efficiently, minimizing delays in order fulfillment processes.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Kubota Manufacturing of America
Gainesville, GA
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Streamlined loading processes, reducing turnaround time for incoming and outgoing shipments significantly.
- Implemented safety protocols that led to a decrease in workplace incidents and improved overall safety culture.
- Maintained material handling
Education
Welding
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GASkills
- High work ethic
- Leadership
- Forklift operator
- Welding
(sitdown, standup, reach truck)
(Mig, Tig, Stick)(Certified in Mig)
- Power tool operator
- Material handling
- Basic carpentry
- General laborer
- Landscaping
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Certified (Mig welder)
- Certified (Forklift operator)
Timeline
Maintenance Crew Member
John Soules Foods
06.2025 - Current
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
John Soules Foods
06.2025 - Current
Welding Fabricator
GCI
02.2022 - 05.2025
Forklift Operator
GCI
02.2022 - 05.2025
Shipping and Receiving
MARJAC
07.2018 - 10.2020
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Kubota Manufacturing of America
03.2015 - 04.2018
Welding
Central Georgia Technical College