Truck Driver Forklift Operator

Gordon Poole

Jonesboro, GA ***** C: 404-***-**** ********@*********.***

SUMMARY: CDL Professional Truck Driver and Forklift operator with over 30 years of experience. Responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks used to load and unload materials and deliveries. Demonstrate leadership skills, assist in improving safety and driver competencies. Energetic, dependable, and committed to achieving excellent customer service.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UFP Union City, LLC UNION CITY, GA

Driver / Forklift Operator 03/2021 – Present

●Transport empty trailers to be loaded

●Relocate fully loaded trailers to holding lot

●Perform daily forklift pre-trips

●Operate heavy duty sit down forklift

●Load and unload shipping and receiving materials

●Load untreated wood onto track to be treated

●Rotate and assist management with inventory

●Repair bands and fix broken bundles of wood

●Off load then move stock to location for delivery

NPL DEDICATED, LLC ATLANTA, GA

Truck Driver 03/2019 – 02/2021

●Perform and record daily pre-trips and post-trips inspections

●Transport freight from origin to destination

●Utilize electronic logging device

●Complete regular maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment

●Operate Sit down forklift

●Yard Hostler / Moving trailer in and out of dock doors

●Ensure all vehicles DOT, OSHA, and company policies & procedures are current

DILLON LOGISTICS, INC. ATLANTA, GA

Truck Driver 11/2018 – 11/2019

●Pick up and delivered hot Asphalt to plants

●Pick up and delivered dry bulk to plants

●Performed and recorded daily pre-trips and post-trips inspections

●Utilized electronic logging device

●Ensured vehicle DOT, OSHA, and company policies & procedures are current

●Completed and submitted all Company paperwork to include bill of lading and proof of delivery

●Trained new hires on equipment and routes

QUIKRETE/RINKER MATERIALS STOCKBRIDGE, GA

Truck Driver 06/2018 – 10/2018

●Performed and recorded daily pre-trips and post-trips inspections

●Maneuvered flatbeds and Dump trailer for loading and unloading

●Chained and Hauled product and materials for delivery

●Prepared and managed daily delivery documents and manifests

GORDON L. POOLE

PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE OAKWOOD, GA

CDL Delivery/Shuttle Truck Driver 05/2005 – 05/2018

Performed and recorded daily pre-trip inspections

Shuttle full and empty trailer containers

Transported merchandise from origin to destination per customer order agreements

Operated Sit down forklift and Electric pallet jack

Managed and prepared delivery/pick-up documentation and manifests

Coordinated daily deliveries in accordance with customer schedules

Adjusted itineraries to accommodate peak delivery times and alternate routing when needed

Collected payments, reconciled delivery trip expenses, and reviewed invoices for accuracy and completion

Reinforced and upheld DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and company policies and procedures

ADVANCED AUTO PARTS JONESBORO, GA

Assistant Manager (Part-time) 2/2001 – 4/2006

Supervised staff and trained new employees

Managed and prepared Bank deposits

Communicated and built strong relationships with customers, peers, and management

Working knowledge of automotive inventory systems

Operated Sit down forklift and Electric pallet jack

Diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, exhaust, etc.

PUBLIC STORAGE PICKUP SERVICES FOREST PARK, GA

Warehouse / Driver 4/1997 – 4/2005

Loaded and unloaded storage containers

Operated Moffett and Sit down Forklift

Logged and maintained warehouse inventory

Aided in addressing customer experience

PIEDMONT NATIONAL CORPORATION ATLANTA, GA

Warehouse / Truck Driver 3/1988 – 11/1996

Assisted with picking, packing and pallet building

Operated Sit down and Stand up forklift

Performed shipping and receiving duties

Transported and delivered merchandise to customers

EDUCATION

Charles Lincoln Harper High School ATLANTA, GA

1979 – 1984

CERTIFICATION / AWARDS

●Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

●Class A License with P, T, X Endorsements (TWIC Card)

●Forklift Certification

●Public Storage: CDL Compliance, Employee of the Month

●Safety, Perfect Driving, Attendance Awards

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