Truck Driver Forklift Operator

Location:

Valdosta, GA

Salary:

16.00

Posted:

July 12, 2024

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Resume:

SHELLEY STROTHER

Lakeland, GA *****

***************@*****.*** / 229-***-****

SUMMARY

Im fresh out of truck driver and did 2 months OTR I'm looking for a job closer to home,I'm a hard worker be at work everyday and on time

SKILLS

• Clean MVR

• Customer-oriented

• Route management

• Cargo handling

• Trained in Fla, GA. and Iowa safety regulations

• Courteous and polite demeanor

• Efficient trip planner

• Planning ability

• Air Brake Certification

• OTR

• Dependable and reliable

• Flatbed experience

• Preventive maintenance

• Managed incidents

• Documentation skills

• Class B to Class A license

• Assisting customers

• Certified forklift operator

• Certified Pallet Jack Operator

• Material handling

• Manufacturing and warehouse procedures

• General construction

• Materials movement

• Physically fit and agile

• Safety awareness

• Material sourcing and distribution

• Staging and sorting

• Customer service-oriented

• Warehouse best practices

• Flatbeds and utility beds

• Customer-focused

• Communication and presentation

• Equipment operations

• Loading and unloading

• OSHA training

• Basic math aptitude

• Material inventory

• Inventory reporting

• Warehouse picking

• Deadline-driven

EXPERIENCE

Truck Driver/Forklift Operator / Mauser - Homerville, GA 11/2021 - Current

• Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

• Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

• Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.

• Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

• Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.

• Reported safety and quality issues to management.

• Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.

• Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.

• Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.

• Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.

• Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.

• Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers.

• Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes.

• Used electric forklift to load trailers at warehouse

• Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.

• Evaluated forklift daily for malfunctions and performed routine maintenance.

• Transported merchandise loads or pallets using forklift.

• Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.

• Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport and stack material

• Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.

• Operated stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders and extended boom arm forklift equipment effectively and safely.

• Complied with OSHA and MSDS standards and company safety procedures, reducing accidents 100%.

• Validated packing slips, ship tickets and other delivery documentation.

• Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.

• Conducted regular inspection of forklift to support safe operation.

• Maximized team efficiency by using equipment to move materials.

• Released materials in to hoppers to minimize waste.

• Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.

• Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.

• Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas.

• Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

• Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.

• Used high reach trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to safely move merchandise. Truck Driver / CRST Expedited - Cedar Rapids, IA 09/2021 - 11/2021

• Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.

• Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.

• Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

• Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.

• Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.

• Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.

• Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.

• Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.

• Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.

• Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.

• Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.

• Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.

• Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.

• Reviewed transportation and shipping tags to verify accuracy of inventory counts.

• Reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to other drivers by using telephones and mobile two-way radios.

• Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions to reduce distribution time by 100.

• Maintained consistent on-time delivery record of 100% of orders arriving ahead of schedule.

• Evaluated driving routes and maps to find shorter routes to expedite delivery time by 100%.

• Updated daily work log and tracked deliveries using Elog. Truck Driver / Southern Builders Inc. - Valdosta, GA 08/2018 - 01/2020

• Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.

• Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods across Ga.and Fla.

• Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.

• Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.

• Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.

• Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.

• Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.

• Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.

• Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.

• Operated pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.

• Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.

• Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.

• Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record over 2yrs..

• Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.

• Employed best inventory packing and safety practices with zero complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.

• Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.

• Unloaded packages from Flatbeds trucks for delivery to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.

• Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.

• Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence.

• Used Fortlift/ equipment to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly securing items for long road trips.

• Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts

• Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.

• Secured material and products for transport by positioning lumber,SheetRock,Shingles Plywood Concrete Doorsand Windows and Fortlift lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets.

• Performed 10 deliveries daily throughout Gaand Fla areas 5 days per week.

• Worked with Southern Builders carrier to deliver constructions products to more than 70 locations per month.

• Evaluated driving routes and maps to find shorter routes to expedite delivery time by 95%. School Bus Driver / Lanier County Board of Education - Lakeland, GA 01/2016 - 08/2018

• Learned and followed school transportation procedures.

• Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.

• Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.

• Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.

• Performed routine bus maintenance and cleaning for ideal condition.

• Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.

• Reported accidents and completed required reports.

• Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.

• Adhered to schedules and safety protocols to enhance transportation service.

• Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.

• Reconfigured routes to accommodate added or removed scheduled stops.

• Transported only authorized students and discharged at approved stops.

• Communicated emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.

• Enforced safety rules as students boarded and exited buses and crossed streets near bus stops.

• Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.

• Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.

• Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.

• Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.

• Drove multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools and school activities.

• Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.

• Maintained order among passengers and explained safety rules and hazards. Driver / FedEx Ground and Home Delivery - Fort Myers, FL 10/2014 - 12/2015

• Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.

• Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.

• Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.

• Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.

• Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.

• Reviewed work orders to perform freight movement and deliveries.

• Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.

• Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.

• Consulted with customers to gain feedback and improve deliveries.

• Delivered customer orders and collected payments to keep accounts current.

• Saved fuel by leveraging GPS to identify faster routes.

• Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents over 1yrand 2 months-year timeframe.

• Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.

• Checked vehicle after shift for damage.

• Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.

• Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.

• Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.

• Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.

• Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.

• Collected payments for goods delivered or unloaded. Limousine Driver / Davis Bros. - Fort Myers, FL 07/2012 - 08/2014

• Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.

• Consistently provided friendly and fast service, resulting in high number of repeat clients and referrals.

• Applied knowledge of GPS mapping and local traffic conditions to plan efficient, disruption-free routes.

• Responded to specific locations at designated times to handle customer reservations.

• Drove town cars, buses, party vehicles and other vehicles to meet customer needs.

• Relayed location information to dispatch service and checked on next appointments.

• Avoided passenger displeasure and damage to items by stowing belongings with care.

• Completed individual and business documentation on-time and with minimal errors.

• Determined appropriate fare amounts, accepted payments and issued receipts.

• Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.

• Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.

• Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.

• Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.

• Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.

• Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.

• Kept bus orderly with strong control over passenger behaviors.

• Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.

• Helped passengers feel comfortable by keeping pleasant temperatures and clean bus interiors.

• Drove range of limousines, shuttle busses and company cars.

• Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism. City Bus Driver / Lee Tran Services - Fort Myers, FL 08/2013 - 05/2014

• Adhered to schedules and safety protocols to enhance transportation service.

• Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.

• Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.

• Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.

• Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.

• Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.

• Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.

• Supported riders with disabilities by operating transportation assistance equipment.

• Studied and adhered to regulations, policies and procedures for bus operation and passenger transportation.

• Operated and maintained buses transporting passengers across city and county.

• Helped elderly and disabled passengers board and exit bus.

• Provided route, schedule and fare information to passengers.

• Completed accident and incident reports accurately and legibly at end of scheduled shifts.

• Followed safety procedures resulting in 100% fewer accidents.

• Reported vehicle issues to dispatchers and company mechanics for immediate scheduling of repair work.

• Assessed major bus systems, including brakes, steering and windshield wipers, by conducting routine inspections.

• Immediately provided help to passengers in distress, contacting dispatch to report incident, bus location and passenger symptoms.

• Provided accurate information regarding fares, schedule details and stowing of baggage and answered passenger questions.

• Stayed up to date with local roads, traffic patterns and speed limits.

• Answered questions and provided insight into local attractions and facility amenities.

• Received and submitted passenger fares.

• Assisted passengers with stowing and retrieval of various items, including luggage, briefcases and wheelchairs. School Bus Driver / Lee County School District - Fort Myers, FL 03/2002 - 06/2012

• Learned and followed school transportation procedures.

• Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.

• Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.

• Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.

• Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.

• Operated motorized ramps and lifts to assist special needs students.