GERALD BRUCKNER

Peyton, CO ***** • 970-***-**** •

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

I have over 15 years of driving experience covering various types of equipment including tanker, flatbed, dump truck and flatbed with mule and forklift. I excel within the warehouse performing shipping and receiving and in Colorado's ever changing weather/road conditions. I am hard-working with a strong sense of ethics and providing excellent customer satisfaction.

SKILLS -

• Logging

paperwork

• Customer

rapport

• City and non-city

driving

• Fueling various types of

equipment

• Driving in all types of weather

conditions

Previous holder of hazardous

materials endorsement with ability

and qualification to re-obtain

• Knowledge and ability to install tire chains

• Some experience and knowledge in

environment

involving aircraft rules and

regulations

• Forklift

operator

• Warehouse

operations

• Shipping and

receiving

• Safety and

compliance

stion to

Ability to operate various types of equipment

used for transporting fuel, oils and

lubricants

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WORK

HISTORY

Shipping/Receiving, Driver, Forklift Operator,

10/2018 to 12/2019 Ferguson Waterworks -

Colorado Springs, CO

• Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.

• Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.

• Adhered to tracking, documentation and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain

complianc

e.

• Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.

• Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.

• Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.

• Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.

• Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.

• Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.

• Kept work areas clean, safe and

organized.

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

Forklift Operator, Driver,

Shipping/Receiving, 10/2015 to 10/2019 Grand

Junction Pipe & Supply - Grand Junction, CO

• Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.

• Coordinated efficient merchandise loading and unloading to keep up with tight schedules.

• Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.

• Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.

• Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.

• Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.

• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.

• Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.

• Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.

• Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.

• Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets and removed empty pallets from sales floor.

• Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons.

• Received cargo by removing it from

trucks by hand.

• Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.

• Loaded, transported and stacked

materials.

• Completed daily forklift safety

checklists.

• Kept work areas clean, safe

and organized.

Route Sales Representative,

04/2013 to 10/2014 Alsco - Grand

Junction, CO

• Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road

construction

.

• Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross

selling

.

• Represented wide range of products, including, Mats, Uniforms, and linen.

• Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading in alignment with

specificatio

ns.

• Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.

• Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality

deliverable

s.

• Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.

• Stayed in open communication with existing customers to offer immediate access to new products.

• Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.

• Maintained accurate accounts by documenting orders, collecting payments and issuing receipts for every

purchas

e.

Assistant Manager, 06/2012

to 10/2014 Western Convenience

- Grand Junction, CO

• Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational

efficie

ncy.

• Supported staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction.

• Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.

• Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with

friendly and knowledgeable

service.

• Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.

• Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.

• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of

consumer preferences. Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to

meet customer

needs.

• Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

• Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily

activities

.

• Monitored employee performance and developed

improvement plans.

• Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.

• Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.

• Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

Dump Truck Driver,

10/2011 to 06/2012 Audit Bounds

Trucking - Grand Junction, CO

• Completed inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment

operating at peak

levels.

• Safely drove truck and materials to various

destinations in CO.

• Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.

• Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.

• Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to

correctly position loads for best

distribution.

• Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.

• Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.

• Performed emergency roadside repairs including, changing tires, installing light bulbs and installing tire

chains

.

• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

• Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.

• Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets.

IC

Driver/Moving and Storage, 05/2011 to

10/2011 Colorado Hi-Tec Moving &

Storage – Denver, CO

• Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing

loads and avoiding dangerous driving

actions.

• Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.

• Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.

• Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.

• Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.

• Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.

• Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.

• Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule

requiremen

ts.

• Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.

• Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.

EDUCATIO

N

GED: 05/1995 Mesa State

College - Grand Junction

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