William Gott
Ardmore,TN
Summary
Experienced materials lead with 10+ years in warehouse and production support, skilled in forklift operation, inventory control, quality inspection, and safety compliance, with a record of keeping material flow organized and efficient.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Group Lead
Polaris
Huntsville, Alabama
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinated material movement and provided line support with warehouse and production teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Trained new operators on Polaris equipment, tools, and standard work to enhance team competency.
- Monitored product quality and communicated issues to supervisors and team members for prompt resolution.
- Supported safety practices and followed Polaris plant procedures across work areas.
Material Handler
Polaris
Huntsville, AL
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to ensure safe and efficient material movement.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers for incoming and outgoing freight.
- Pulled, staged, and delivered inventory to assembly areas.
- Maintained clean storage areas and organized stock locations.
- Coordinated with Polaris teams to streamline daily workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
Glue Machine Operator
Steelcase
Athens, AL
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Operated glue machines for Steelcase furniture component assembly.
- Monitored adhesive flow, adjusting machine settings to maintain optimal production quality.
- Inspected glued surfaces for alignment and coverage, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Loaded materials for glue application, aligning components for seamless production readiness. and prepared parts for glue application.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Tenneplas
Pulaski
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Received incoming shipments for Tenneplas production, checking packing slips and bills of lading.
- Verified part numbers against purchase orders and shipping documents for accuracy.
- Picked, packed, and labeled outgoing orders using warehouse scanning systems.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with forklift and pallet jack equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ardmore High School
Ardmore AL05-2012
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Material handling
- Forklift operation
- Inventory control
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Material coordination
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
Timeline
Materials Group Lead
Polaris
12.2025 - Current
Material Handler
Polaris
04.2024 - 12.2025
Glue Machine Operator
Steelcase
07.2019 - 04.2024
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Tenneplas
02.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Ardmore High School