AVIEON BOURNES
Portage
Summary
Energetic, motivated, and highly skilled production laborer, seeking to work in a production or manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Quick learner with 10 years of general laborer experience seeking a position to utilize my exceptional skills and physical stamina to maximize the company’s efficiency and productivity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Forklift Driver
Hearn Industrial Services
East Chicago, IN
07.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes, improving workflow.
- pull and prepare product for shipment
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances
Production/Assembler
Lear Corporation
Hammond, IN
11.2013 - Current
- Assembled high-quality car seats for Ford Motor Company, ensuring timely production to meet delivery schedules.
- Troubleshoot electrical heat modules on the seats to make sure that they are functioning properly.
- Handled materials safely and efficiently in a warehouse environment. using a forklift to transport various materials to different assembly lines when needed in a timely manner.
- Handled materials using a forklift to transport items to different assembly lines.
- Determined materials, tools and equipment needed for product order fulfillment.
Inventory Stocker/ Sales Associate
Menards
Griffith, IN
01.2010 - 11.2013
- Sorting and stocking merchandise in our departments.
- Sorted and stocked merchandise in various departments.
- Maintained and recorded stock inventory to support accurate inventory management.
- Practicing proper work safety and housekeeping.
- Using hand and power tools to build displays.
- Practiced proper work safety and maintained cleanliness standards.
- Operated cash register to process cash, checks and credit card transactions.
- Prepared products for sales floor and created engaging product displays to enhance customer experience.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
Sales Associate
Foot Locker
Hobart, IN
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Sorted and arranged inventory items in storage areas.
- Contacted other store locations to locate items to meet customer needs.
- Advised add on items for personalizing purchase.
- Organize and maintain inventory.
- Coordinated with other store locations to source items, ensuring customer needs were met efficiently.
Warehouse Associate
Republic Beverage
Vincennes, IN
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Received and stored products and equipment to maintain stock organization.
- Distributed materials and supplies to designated locations to ensure operational efficiency.
- Updated and monitored inventory to support accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Monitored areas for cleanliness and obstacles and moved cartons and boxes to keep all aisles free of clutter for ease of movement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calumet High School
Gary2008
Skills
- Forklift certified
- Quality Control
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials transport
- Load management
- Production and assembly line work
- Inventory management
- Product verification
- Freight labeling
- Logistics coordination
- Team collaboration
- Load handling
Timeline
Certified Forklift Driver
Hearn Industrial Services
07.2025 - Current
Production/Assembler
Lear Corporation
11.2013 - Current
Inventory Stocker/ Sales Associate
Menards
01.2010 - 11.2013
Warehouse Associate
Republic Beverage
09.2008 - 05.2009
Sales Associate
Foot Locker
01.2006 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Calumet High School