Kyle Whitehead
Normal
Summary
With 3 years of manufacturing and packaging experience, excellent communication skills, 1 year of customer service experience, and nearly a year of technician experience, I am seeking to build a long-term future with a company where I can apply my skills, continue learning, and grow professionally. At 25 years old, I bring a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering quality results while contributing to the success of my team and organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician, Rail Operations
Rivian Automotive Inc.
Normal, IL
11.2025 - Current
- Trained new technicians on equipment usage and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Ensure efficient loading sequences.
- Work with switching crews and yard personnel.
- Coordinate placement and movement of railcars.
- Inspect Chock for any damage before securing onto railcar grate.
- Inspecting vehicles for any flaws/damages before loading onto railcars.
Line Operator
Rivian Automotive
Normal, Illinois
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Communicating part shortages to Team Leaders
- Participating in day to day “5 S Operations”
- Managing Line Operation Times
- Participating in morning meetings to communicate company goals and safety concerns.
- Training new hires in accordance to “MES”
Yard Laborer
Prairie Material
Bloomington, Illinois
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed multiple hands-on skills involved with construction.
- Worked at more than one company owned plant in Illinois.
- Learned how to operate a “ManLift”.
- Gained 3 Weeks Of Painting experience painting a facility for the company out of town.
- Assisted the boss with out of town tasks/jobs when needed.
- Was assigned a company vehicle after being with the company for 6 months to do out of town repairs or any other job related activities.
- Power Washed concrete trucks when needed.
Temperature Screener
Picmed
Bloomington, Illinois
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed paper management skills
- Ensure all workers' body temperatures are healthy.
- Communicate with others about healthy hand washing.
- Cleanliness Skills/Knowledge
- Keeping track of who enters and exits the building at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alton High School
Alton, Illinois05-2018
Skills
- Rail Equipment Operation
- ManLift
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Experience
- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Packaging
- Quality Control
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Technical Support
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Technician, Rail Operations
Rivian Automotive Inc.
11.2025 - Current
Line Operator
Rivian Automotive
06.2022 - 11.2025
Temperature Screener
Picmed
04.2021 - 06.2021
Yard Laborer
Prairie Material
04.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Alton High School