Gavin Young
Dry Fork,VA
Summary
Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.
Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/ Banbury Operator
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
11.2019 - 05.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across production and warehouse areas efficiently.
- Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing overall workflow.
- Maintained accurate inventory records by tracking material movement and utilizing warehouse management systems.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment operation to foster a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Load different materials such as 75 pound raw rubber and chemicals to belt conveyor and dropped down stairs for mixing.
Forklift/warehouse worker
Sartomer
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Prepare pallets with the correct labels and load trucks when they arrive
- Put up product in racks
Tire builder
Goodyear
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Build the complete tire to spec
- Load material
Machinist
Piedmont Precision Machine
06.2015 - 06.2018
- SET UP AND WRITING PROGRAMS FOR TL1 HAAS LATHE AND DMG MORI
- USE OF CALIPHERS, MICROMETERS, TELESCOPING GAUGES
- MANUAL MILLS
- SET UP AND RUN VTL
Hydromat Operator/CNC Set up Operator
Engineered Controls International
04.2017 - 02.2018
- OPERATE HYDROMATS AND MAKE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS WHEN NEEDED
- OPERATE and SET UP MORI SEKI AND DOOSAN CNC LATHES/MILLS AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHEN NEEDED
- MANUAL MILLS
- OPERATE ACMES
- USE OF INSIDE OUTSIDE CALIPHERS, INSIDE OUTSIDE MICROMETERS, DIFFERENT TYPES OF GO/NO GO GAGES, OPTICAL COMPARATOR
ID GRINDER
EATON
11.2013 - 06.2015
- SET UP FOR A BRYANT CNC ID GRINDER SUCH AS SETTING OFFSETS FOR TOOLS, CHECKING COOLANT LEVELS AND MADE ALL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GRINDER
- CHECK PARTS FOR SURFACE FINISH WITH PHILOMETER, CHECKED FOR ROUNDNESS AND INSIDE DIAMETER WITH AN AIR PLUG GAGE IN MILLIMETERS
- RECORDED ALL MEASUREMENTS ON CHARTS
SPOT WELDER/PUNCH PRESS OPERATOR
WELLS MCLAIN
11.2012 - 01.2013
- SPOT WELDED BOILERS FOR HEATERS WITH A MIG WELDER AND FOOT PETAL WELDER
- RAN PUNCH PRESS WHEN NEEDED. READ AND MET ALL MEASUREMENTS FROM A BLUEPRINT USING MICROMETERS
- DID ALL PAPERWORK THAT WAS NEEDED FOR PRODUCTION
TIRE BUILDER
GCR TIRE
07.2012 - 09.2012
- APPLIED RETREAD TO TRUCK TIRES USING A 511 BANDAG BUILDER
- PLACED TIRES IN A 276 BANDAG CURING CHAMBER
- RECORDED ALL DATA AND PRODUCTION ON A COMPUTER
ASSISTANT OPERATOR
INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP
10.2003 - 07.2007
- INSPECTION OF TAPE TO MEET QUALIFICATIONS
- CHANGED SLITTER MACHINES OVER WHEN NEEDED FOR DIFFERENT SIZE ROLLS IN MILLIMETERS
- OPERATED SLITTERS WHEN OPERATORS WERE OUT
- PREFORMED MINOR MAINTENANCE TO BOX PACKER AND SLITTER
Education
Precision Machining Technology -
Danville Community College
Danville, VA05.2014
Skills
- AUTOCAD
- SOLIDWORKS
- FEATURECAM
- G&M CODES LATHES
- MILLS
- CNC
- WELDING
- DIAL CALIPERS
- CARBIDE
- HIGH SPEED CUTTING TOOLS
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
Awards
PRESIDENTS LIST TWICE, VICE-PRESIDENTS LIST TWICE
Timeline
Forklift Operator/ Banbury Operator
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
11.2019 - 05.2025
Forklift/warehouse worker
Sartomer
07.2019 - 09.2019
Tire builder
Goodyear
06.2018 - 04.2019
Hydromat Operator/CNC Set up Operator
Engineered Controls International
04.2017 - 02.2018
Machinist
Piedmont Precision Machine
06.2015 - 06.2018
ID GRINDER
EATON
11.2013 - 06.2015
SPOT WELDER/PUNCH PRESS OPERATOR
WELLS MCLAIN
11.2012 - 01.2013
TIRE BUILDER
GCR TIRE
07.2012 - 09.2012
ASSISTANT OPERATOR
INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP
10.2003 - 07.2007
Precision Machining Technology -
Danville Community College