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Forklift Operator Yard Hostler

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Posted:
April 19, 2023

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Toby Veal

678-***-**** adwmr9@r.postjobfree.com Union City, GA 30291

SUMMARY

Bringing solid experience in team member roles over 15-year career in [Industry]. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Communicate well with fellow workers to maintain smooth operations. Hands-on Yard Driver experienced in safely transporting trailers to and from adjoining yard to load, unload and store product. Communicated with transport drivers to maintain safe traffic flow. Strong mechanical skills with eye for detail and yard maintenance. SKILLS

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Active Listening

Flexible Schedule

Good Work Ethic

Basic Math

PPE Use

Problem Resolution

People Skills

Reliable & Trustworthy

Relationship Building

Supervision & Leadership

Team Building

Planning & Organizing

Training & Development

First Aid/CPR

EXPERIENCE

Yard Hostler, XPO Logistics, November 2019-March 2023 Atlanta, GA

Communicated with conductors and other team members to obtain and relay accurate switching information.

Efficiently coupled, uncoupled and switched railroad cars based on current operational orders.

Completed scheduled track inspections to spot broken rails, switch malfunctions and other defects.

Inspected engines before and after journeys to assess operations and identify faults. Warehouse Supply Specialist, almo, January 2015-August 2019 Morrow, GA

Organized and stored items in warehouse using pallet jacks and hand trucks. Documented items received by checking receipts against placed orders. Ordered goods to maintain warehouse inventory levels and keep enough supplies on hand for rush jobs.

Prepared supplies for shipping to specific destinations by packing and labeling. Communicated with vendors to order stock, negotiate prices and resolve merchandise issues. Inspected incoming inventory and rejected damaged or incorrect goods by [Action]. Certified Forklift Operator, Conway Trucking, October 2007-February 2015 Atlanta, GA

Conducted regular inspection of forklift to support safe operation. Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs. Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes.

Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area. Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity. Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Advanced Distribution, September 1999-March 2007 Stockbridge, GA

Managed department priorities and provided leadership for on-time delivery production Organized training for production staff to achieve performance objectives with quality instruction.

Oversaw staff to prepare production cycles on time using specified requirements. Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor. Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads. Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials. Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity. Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.

Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages. Generated invoices and customer estimates using [Software Program]. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

forklift certified, Dekalb Vocation, April 2001

High School Diploma

Warner Robins High School, Warner Robins GA May 1994



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