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Vince Tapp

Tifton,GA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in plant operations and equipment management at Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration. Proven ability to enhance productivity through process improvements and maintain safety compliance. Skilled in operating heavy machinery and fostering team morale, ensuring efficient workflows and optimal performance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Setup/leak Test Operator

Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
01.2025 - 11.2025

Setting up slab to be braze and running leak test on coils to insure that refrigeration coils had no leaks.

Middle Management

Chuckasha of Georgia Llc
06.2001 - 03.2023

Charged with plant operations 100%

Lead a team of 8 to 12 employees on day shift.

In charge of maintaining team morale with dumping cottonseed trucks, loading railcars with the cottonseed. Doing rolling stock maintainance as well as industrial maintainance. Charged with ordering parts for rolling stock as well as inventory for plant maintainance. Charged with PPE compliance and safety inventory and meetings.

Operator Technician

Mastercraft Industrial Equipment
06.1996 - 12.2000
  • Operated machinery to maintain optimal production flow and efficiency.
  • Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues promptly.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.

Warehouse Manager

Gibson McDonald Furniture Company
06.1989 - 04.1995
  • Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
  • Implemented inventory management systems, enhancing accuracy in stock levels and order fulfillment.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for material handling and equipment operation.
  • Developed process improvements that reduced shipping errors and expedited delivery times.

Enlisted Soldier

US Army
06.1985 - 05.1988
  • Operated and maintained military equipment ensuring readiness for deployment.
  • Executed tactical maneuvers in diverse environments to achieve mission objectives.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency during training exercises.
  • Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments to promote soldier welfare.

Education

High School Diploma - Commercial Driver License

Tift Co High School
Tifton, GA
03.2009

Skills

    Operator of forklifts, wheel loaders, man lifts, scissors lifts and more

    Pull,reset and rewire electrical motors

    Maintain rolling stock

Timeline

Setup/leak Test Operator

Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
01.2025 - 11.2025

Middle Management

Chuckasha of Georgia Llc
06.2001 - 03.2023

Operator Technician

Mastercraft Industrial Equipment
06.1996 - 12.2000

Warehouse Manager

Gibson McDonald Furniture Company
06.1989 - 04.1995

Enlisted Soldier

US Army
06.1985 - 05.1988

High School Diploma - Commercial Driver License

Tift Co High School