Tractor Trailer Operator / Manufacturing Inspector /Forklift Operator

____________________PROFILE____________________
Over two years experience in manufacturing, assembly and quality control
Excellent time management and problem solving abilities: recognized by managemen
t and customers for productivity in high stress, deadline critical situations.Tr
uck driver with over five years experience delivering fragile and hazardous mate
rials throughout the 48 states. Maintain highly functional, safe, professional w
ork standards focused on quality control, cost effectiveness and workflow effici
ency
Demonstrated ability to learn and use new computer technologies to improve deliv
ery scheduling and tracking
Strong general management qualifications and experience in strategic planning, s
ecurity, finance & accounting, and communications.
____________________SKILLS____________________
* Problem Resolution, Quality Assurance
* Records & Documentation Maintenance, Haz Mat Regulations / OSHA
* Time Management, Computer Literate
____________________LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS____________________
Commercial Drivers License
Class A, TX endorsement
State of Arkansas
Career Readiness Certificate
Gold level
State Of Arkansas
____________________EDUCATION____________________
1995 - H.S. Diploma
San Gorgonio High School, San Bernardino, Ca.
____________________EXPERIENCE____________________
2008 to 2008 - OTR Driver
Hotfoot Express, Little Rock, Ar.
Picked up and delivered a wide commodities Experienced in driving both locally
and long haul. Regularly and accurately maintained a driver's log. Hooked and un
hooked trailers, performed daily maintenance, unloaded trailers, and completed a
ll paper work. Inspected and maintained vehicle and supplies. Successfully opera
ted vehicles in all weather conditions and over a wide variety of terrain. Posse
ss excellent map skills.
2005 to 2007 - OTR Driver
Western Express, Birmingham, Al.
Have driven over 100,000 miles with no moving violations. Drove bobtail trucks o
n both long haul and local routes, loaded and unloaded trucks, collected money,
filled out paper work, light maintenance. Delivered equipment requiring invoice
signatures. Drove and performed duties in many adverse weather conditions. Drove
cargo and flatbed trucks. Drove on non-maintained dirt and snow-covered mountai
n roads. Hooked and unhooked trailers, performed daily maintenance, unloaded tra
ilers, and completed all paper work. Secured loads using chains and binders. Dr
ove cargo and flatbed trucks.
2004 to 2005 - Regional Driver
Cedar Creek Wholesale, North Little Rock, Ar.
Loaded flatbed trailers with home improvement products to be be delivered to re
tail stores and private individuals. Drove light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks.
Checked loads on pickup and upon delivery and dealt with any damage claims. Dro
ve local routes, loaded and unloaded trailers, collected money, filled out pape
rwork, maintained DOT log books, and performed light maintenance.
2004 to 2005 - Material Handler
A.Tenebaum Co., North Little Rock, Ar.
Operated frontloaders and various forklifts moving new and reusable metal goods.
Used acetylene torch to cut metal in customer specific orders.Learned to operat
e truck scale. Kept daily records of total tonnage moved. Communicated with cust
omers daily. Demonstrated skill in providing excellent customer service.
2000 to 2001 - In Process Inspector/ Utility Operator
Smith Fiberglass, Wichita, Ks.
Mixed and tested a variety of formulated blends of resin essential in the produc
tion of fiberglass pipe. Kept accurate logs containing quantities of ingredients
mixed, batch size, test results, holding times, and destination.
Later duties included assisting Quality Control Manager with in process inspecti
on reports, which resulted in gaining valuable Q.C. knowledge, a promotion and
salary increase. Hazmat and forklift certification were required.
1998 to 2000 - Lead Truss Builder
Oxford Lumber Co., Oxford,Ks.
Daily duties included construction of varying trusses and gables using design so
ftware, shop mathematics, and specialized tools.Training and supervision of temp
orary employees.Others duties were providing excellent customer service, sales,
and local delivery.
____________________ACCOMPLISHMENTS____________________
* Developed rapport with clients to improve communication between loading crews
and drivers and emphasize appropriate safety measures.
* Performed routine maintenance on forklifts to ensure proper working condition.
* Attended annual re-licensing to learn about new laws and HAZMAT industry proce
dures.
* Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer
issues, and location notes to inform management of delivery operations.
* Monitored delivery truck performance and performed routine maintenance.
* Handled shipping logistics regarding in excess of 3 shipments on a weekly basi
s.
* Boosted monthly production from 76 units to 153 units.
* Managed team of up to 3 employees. Met cost and yield targets while ensuring h
igh-volume manufacture (at internal and external sources) of new product designs
.