William Gentry
Roaring River,NC
Summary
Dedicated line operator with proven expertise at Lydall, skilled in optimizing production line efficiency and ensuring quality control. Demonstrated strong teamwork and communication abilities while minimizing downtime through proactive troubleshooting. Committed to workplace safety and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Operator
Lydech
06.2025 - 02.2026
Landscape Worker
Self Employed
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Operated hand tools and machinery to perform landscaping tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in planting, pruning, and maintaining various plants and shrubs.
- Collaborated with clients to determine design preferences and landscape needs.
- Implemented safety protocols while handling equipment and working on-site.
Line Operator
Lydall
Hamptonville, NC
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient processing of materials.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying and resolving minor issues promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment following safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and meet daily production targets.
- Minimized machine downtime by promptly escalating technical problems to appropriate maintenance personnel for speedy resolution.
- Reduced downtime through proactive troubleshooting and implementing effective solutions to line issues.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets and consistently meet deadlines.
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
- Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to Number pounds.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Packer
PVH Distribution Center
Jonesville, NC
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Packaged products accurately to meet daily shipping targets.
- Operated packing machinery and tools to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Inspected items for quality control before packaging.
- Maintained organized workstations to streamline packing processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Wilkes Highschool
Ronda, NCSkills
- Workplace safety
- Quality control
- Stress tolerance
- Computer skills
- Adaptability to change
- Assembly line experience
- Equipment operation
- Production line efficiency
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Safety protocols adherence
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and communication
- Good communication
- Following instructions
- Line work
- Worksite safety
- Picking and packing
- Production line work
Timeline
Line Operator
Lydech
06.2025 - 02.2026
Landscape Worker
Self Employed
03.2016 - 11.2022
Line Operator
Lydall
02.2013 - 10.2015
Packer
PVH Distribution Center
01.2013 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
East Wilkes Highschool