Michael V. Townsend
**************@*****.***
Experience:
May 2015 - currently employed
Reddy Ice Corp. - Northport, AL
Route Driver/Transport Driver/Office Worker
Running routes within 100 mile radius of plant using mostly tractor-trailer unit with reefer and liftgate. Ensure all operations are within DOT guidelines. Run between 57 to 70 hours a week in the summer time. Currently running plant to plant loads on 53' reefer unit 3 times per week and doing office work such as deposits and route paperwork due to off season. Also running small routes as needed.
February 2015 - April 2015
Express Employment Professionals - Tuscaloosa, AL
Route Driver
Temp. to hire assignment with Reddy Ice in Northport, AL. Ran a local route delivering ice to numerous locations using a refrigerated box truck and a tractor-trailer with reefer and lift gate. Also used electric pallet jack and forklift when loading for delivery.
March 2014 - January 2015
Capitol Materials of Dothan - Dothan, AL
Truck Driver, Boom Crane Operator, Material Handler
Operate Boom Crane Trucks and Flatbed Piggyback trucks. When trucks are loaded, ensure load is proper, not overweight and not damaged. Strap loads down properly. Inspect all equipment such as trucks, booms, piggybacks, forklifts, carts, etc. At job sites, set up equipment at safest and optimal location. Place outriggers on boom trucks,tape and cone off work area, check for ground and overhead obstructions, unstrap load, unload material using boom crane or piggyback ensuring it is done in the safest manner possible. Ensure all proper safety equipment is being used. Keep crew and other workers safe. Fill out DOT log books and inspection reports. Operate within all DOT rules and regulations. Plan routes on multiple load runs based on location and customer timing needs. When needed perform light maintenance on equipment. On slow days work in the warehouse. This includes unloading trucks, supplying small order pick-up customers, cleaning floors, and straightening out material by hand or using a forklift.
December 2013 - March 2014
Express Employment Professionals - Dothan, AL
Materials Handler/Boom Operator in training, Forklift Operator
Job responsibilities included loading flatbed trucks, Boom trucks when needed. Fill in for warehouse personnel when needed to supply customers with various building materials, load trucks, unload trucks. Keep warehouse clean and organized. Primary duties where as helper to unload mostly heavy building materials using boom cranes, Piggyback forklifts and carts. Stock jobsites as per customer request. Work in all types of weather, guide the driver, learn how to operate boom crane and all safety related information. Also learn proper techniques on heavy material handling such as sheetrock, metal and various other related material.
July 2013 - November 2013
Express Employment Professionals - Tuscaloosa, AL
Machine Operator/Utility Worker
First assignment - Build, balance, and break down tire assembly. Ensure quality of tires.
Second assignment - Provide wired spools for aluminum weaving machines. Clean weaving machines and keep aluminum department clean.
July 2011 - February 2013
Adecco at JVC America - Tuscaloosa, AL
Molding Machine Operator
Mold CD's and CD-ROM's on multiple molding machines. Perform light maintenance on molding machines. Inspect finished product for any defects. Work efficiently to stay within/above target range. Complete all required paperwork at end of shift. Work in other departments when needed.
January 2011 - March 2011
Tango Transport - Shreveport, LA
Truck Driver
OTR truck driver. Operate tractor-trailer wherever freight needs to be delivered or picked-up. Ensure timely delivery and pick-up. Also ensure that all operations are within DOT regulations.
June 2010 - October 2010
Reddy Ice - Northport, AL
Route Driver
Drive tractor/trailer or box truck delivering ice from plant to plant. Also did local routes delivering ice to customers. Ensure all operations are within DOT regulations. Worked through a temporary agency.
January 2010 - May 2010
Great American Deli - Ooltewah, TN
Vendor
Drive box truck with reefer unit on local route to supply sandwiches/snack cakes to customers. Check inventory, collect money, perform customer service, establish new accounts when possible.
November 2007 - May 2009
Schneider National - Green Bay, WI
Truck Driver
Dedicated account (Georgia Pacific) truck driver. Operate tractor-trailer wherever freight needs to be delivered or picked-up. Ensure timely delivery and pick up. Also ensure that all operations are within DOT regulations and conform to all shipper and consignee property rules.
July 2006 - October 2007
Satellites Unlimited - Birmingham, AL
Satellite Technician
Install and troubleshoot satellite dishes. On installations, identify best possible location for satellite reception. Install satellite dish and install cables throughout house as per customer. Ensure all systems are working properly and to maximum efficiency. Educate customers on equipment operations. On service calls, identify system malfunction and restore service. Also ensure all jobs are grounded to NEC specs.
October 2004 - June 2006
Johnson Controls - Tuscaloosa, AL
Forklift Operator
Supply parts to production line via forklift. Maintain materials area and keep track of inventory to assure no shortages.
September 2002 - September 2004
JVC America - Tuscaloosa, AL
Print Machine Operator
Print CDs DVDs and games using offset printing machine to customer specifications, perform light maintenance on machines and operate within required target ranges. Started as an Adecco associate and was hired on as a JVC employee.
Education:
Carroll High School Ozark, AL
Enterprise State Junior College
Enterprise, AL
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
References:
Jim Hallmon - Plant Manager 205-***-****
Jeff Johnson - Safety Supervisor 678-***-****
Neil Childree - Area Supervisor 229-***-****