Gary Deardorff

• Duties are as follows: Receive incoming shipments, offload trucks on the dock, also offload flatbed trucks outside using a combi lift. Complete paperwork, enter products into inventory, put parts away in storeroom. Retrieved parts from local businesses to support job assignments. Pull parts from storage room using order picker or swing master. Stage parts for jobs being done out on the floor. Also enter the information into the system for what parts went to what jobs. Pull and enter part information for any employee needing to remove parts from inventory.
• Managed inventory system using Exacta software.
• Handled equipment including forklift, order picker, swing master, and combi lift for efficient operations.
• Conducted assembly tasks in control panel room to support production.

• Duties: Pre/Post trip inspections of truck. Load the truck with parts that need to be delivered that day. Followed efficient delivery routes to service centers and body shops, ensuring timely service. Obtained customer signatures for deliveries and returns, resolving any issues or complaints promptly. Loaded and returned parts as needed, managing customer returns effectively.
• Operated delivery vehicles to transport auto parts efficiently and safely.
• Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintained accurate delivery logs and records for inventory management.

Terminal Operator

• Followed standard operating procedures, complying with related regulations.
• Coordinated daily scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborated with management to develop strategic plans for terminal operations improvements.
• Operated and monitored terminal equipment to ensure safe and efficient product handling.
• Took readings and recorded data on physical gauges and side gauges on tanks, hoses, and other transportation equipment.
• Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on LPG transports and railcars for product transfers.
• Operated equipment, compressors, pumps, injectors, valves, and meter stations, assuring safe transfer of product to and from storage tanks and transport.
• Performed troubleshooting, adjustment, and minor repairs on equipment requiring attention, participating in major repairs.
• Coordinated with logistics to optimize product flow and minimize downtime.
• Handled emergency situations promptly and professionally, mitigating potential risks to personnel or property damage at the terminal facility.
• Developed strong relationships with external partners, including shipping lines and trucking companies, to ensure smooth operations at the terminal.

• Operated wholesale propane transfer and loading facility, inspecting and preparing LPG transports and railcars for product transfer while ensuring safe transfer of product to and from storage tanks and transport.
• Performed troubleshooting, adjustment, and minor repairs on equipment requiring attention, participating in major repairs.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting work schedules and priorities in response to changing operational demands or unforeseen disruptions.
• Oversaw inventory tracking to maintain optimal stock levels at the facility.
• Took readings and recorded data on physical gauges and side gauges on tanks, hoses, and other transportation equipment.
• Handled emergency situations promptly and professionally, mitigating potential risks to personnel or property damage at the terminal facility.
• Developed strong relationships with external partners, including shipping lines and trucking companies, to ensure smooth operations at the terminal.

• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders and company policies and procedures for employees. Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production and processing of goods. Responsible for overseeing all operations and order fulfillment. Manage 15 employees with a strong focus on productivity and safety. Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly and meets customer specifications. Examine freight to determine loading sequences.
• Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
• Coordinated effective inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing excess through accurate tracking systems.
• Led a team of warehouse staff, providing mentorship and training to enhance skills and improve productivity.

• Fulfilled and sorted orders per route plans to ensure timely delivery. Loaded and unloaded materials manually or mechanically from pallets, skids, platforms, and transport vehicles. Operated lifting devices like forklifts and cranes to efficiently load and unload materials. Operating CNC burning machine, plasma, and oxy fuel.
• Operated machinery to ensure efficient metal processing and production.
• Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Trained new operators on safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Operated CNC oxygen-fueled burning machine to ensure precision in cutting processes. Examined and measured completed materials for conformance to specifications, ensuring quality standards were met.
• Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient steel production processes.
• Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues to reduce downtime.