De'Vaughn M Gooding
Summerville
Summary
Reliable and safety-conscious Material Handler and Machine Operator with more than 10 years of experience in warehouse, materials handling, and inventory accuracy. Expertise in a variety of PIV equipment to safely load, unload, and stage materials in a high-paced work environment. Competency of maintaining a 99%+ accuracy level of inventory, structured to OSHA safety procedures, and facilitating production to move materials in a timely manner. Strong resolve in problem solving, implementing safety procedures, and working to resolve cross-functional teams while being customer service oriented. Trained and certified for PIV operation and committed to upholding a safe and organized workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production associate
Redwood Materials
02.2026 - Current
- Foster a culture of safety and compliance, with a strong focus on the safe use of production and material-handling equipment
- Support day-to-day operations of a continuously running production line, including material sampling, forklift operation, and performing actions within Ignition and other Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Operate and train on material processing and manufacturing equipment, including material conveyance systems, shredding and milling equipment, and material screening and separation systems
Material Handler
Brown and Root
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Every day, safely load and unload pallets using forklifts and pallet jacks to maintain a timely material flow throughout warehouse operations.
- Receive and examine incoming shipments, reporting any inconsistencies to procurement while confirming product counts and condition with 100% accuracy.
- Assemble and arrange outgoing materials while continuously hitting daily shipping goals and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Reduce production downtime by moving materials to specified storage or production areas within targeted time.
- Encourage order and cleanliness in the warehouse while making sure that OSHA safety regulations and 5S guidelines are followed.
Material Handler
Thorne Research
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Streamlined the raw material verification process for production orders, improving accuracy and reducing material handling errors by 20%, contributing to more efficient production workflows.
- Operated cherry picker and stand-up forklifts to safely transport materials throughout warehouse and staging areas.
- Implemented enhanced safety protocols in the receiving area by optimizing equipment layout and usage, resulting in zero safety incidents over a 6-month period.
- Supported inventory control and materials movement, ensuring timely and accurate staging for production with minimal downtime.
Senior Material Handler
Meridian Brick and Supply
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Operated forklifts to load and unload delivery trucks carrying bricks, mortar mix, and stones, ensuring safe handling and accurate inventory management.
- Provided customer service support as needed, assisting clients with order pickups and ensuring materials were correctly and safely loaded.
- Developed and implemented safety checklists to identify hazardous materials, potential workplace risks, and unsafe practices, helping to improve overall job site safety and compliance with company standards.
CNC Machine Operator
Steel Technologies
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Reviewed and recorded critical product characteristics including gauge, width, hardness, camber, burr, and surface condition to ensure compliance with production standards.
- Reconciled coil identity to finished product, ensuring traceability and accuracy throughout the production process.
- Set up and operated CNC/NC machines to process steel components to precise specifications in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Ensured strict adherence to OSHA safety regulations and company protocols to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cross High School
Cross, SCTimeline
Production associate
Redwood Materials
02.2026 - Current
Material Handler
Brown and Root
05.2024 - 01.2026
Material Handler
Thorne Research
05.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Material Handler
Meridian Brick and Supply
09.2019 - 05.2023
CNC Machine Operator
Steel Technologies
03.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Cross High School