NICHOLAS MCKINLEY
Columbus,MS
Summary
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator experienced in fostering positive work environments and ensuring effective communication across teams. Achieved operational efficiency through strong troubleshooting skills and thorough understanding of OSHA standards while implementing and enforcing safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment. Focused on delivering safe performance and supporting team members to complete projects on time and without incidents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Stocker
Qualified Staffing Services
Columbus, MS
06.2026 - Current
- Stocked shelves with products according to company guidelines and inventory standards.
- Assisted in receiving shipments and verifying accuracy of delivered items.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported low stock items to management promptly.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks for stock movement safely.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Golden Triangle Mill Service
Columbus, Ms
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators and loaders for material handling and site preparation.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular servicing and minor repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflow on job sites.
Production Operator
WOODS MECHANICAL WELDING
Vernon, AL
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated welding machinery to assemble metal components efficiently.
- Supported operation of welding equipment to maintain performance and uphold safety standards
- Support the operation of welding equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety
- Monitor processes to identify and rectify any issues during production
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production targets while ensuring quality standards
- Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and maintain quality standards
- Executed environmental clean-up tasks using liquid vac trucks at various work sites, including SDI, ADI, SDR, and Yokohama.
- Operated welding machinery to efficiently assemble metal components, contributing to overall production goals.
Utility Worker
STEEL DUST RECYCLING
Millport, AL
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured quality and quantity of material blending for all production processes
- Cleaned and lubricated all plant equipment in designated areas.
- Studied plant processes and mobile equipment to understand their interconnections.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Ensure proper material blending quality and quantity to all production processes
- Properly sample production processes and learn how to operate lab equipment
- Complete out paperwork for unloading EAF cars and operate rail scale
- Maintained organized and clean work areas and equipment to support safety and productivity
- Operated various types of power tools safely and efficiently to make repairs or adjustments.
Production Operator
YOKAHOMA TIRE MANUFACTURING
West Point, MS
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Trained in maintaining, controlling, and operating machines and equipment that are used in the manufacturing of smaller production equipment and other utility products.
- Troubleshot production stations and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Identified and resolved issues in production processes.s and determine root cause of issues.
- Problem solve and determine root cause of issues.
- Monitored work site activities, recorded data for accuracy, and reported findings to supervisor to support quality control.
- Collaborated with team members and departments to enhance customer service and uphold company brand standards.
- Collaborate with team members and departments to execute company's brand through excellent customer service.
Education
Tool and Die Machinist / CNC Operator
Northeast Community College
Skills
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Stock organization
- Warehouse logistics
- Order fulfillment
- Equipment maintenance
- Material transport
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Stocker
Qualified Staffing Services
06.2026 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Golden Triangle Mill Service
09.2025 - 05.2026
Production Operator
WOODS MECHANICAL WELDING
08.2024 - 08.2025
Utility Worker
STEEL DUST RECYCLING
07.2022 - 08.2024
Production Operator
YOKAHOMA TIRE MANUFACTURING
01.2018 - 06.2022
Tool and Die Machinist / CNC Operator
Northeast Community College