Sean Ballard
Danville,VA
Summary
Dedicated machine operator with expertise in material handling and safety adherence. Proven track record in streamlining processes and maintaining workflow efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Danville, VA
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Operated material handling equipment, ensuring efficient movement of products within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, verifying accuracy and condition of incoming and outgoing materials.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reporting discrepancies to management.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material flow, reducing bottlenecks during peak operations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
Machine Operator
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Danville, VA
04.1995 - 01.2020
- Operated machinery to manufacture tires, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving operational issues to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, performing routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Trained new staff on machine operation procedures and safety regulations, enhancing team competency.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings, or blueprints.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Mastered multiple types of equipment used in the tire-building process, increasing versatility and ability to support various stages of production as needed.
- Ensured strict adherence to quality control standards by carefully inspecting each tire for defects before passing it along to the next stage of production.
- Followed design specifications to complete accurate and speedy tire fabrication orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic
Danville Area Community College
Danville, VA05-1992
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Data entry
- Problem solving
- Communication Skills
- ERP and SAP
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Inventory
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Attention to Detail
- Trouble shooting
- Machine operation & Setup
Timeline
Material Handler
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
01.2020 - 06.2025
Machine Operator
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
04.1995 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Electronic
Danville Area Community College