Amos Burrell
228-669-4136
Saucier,MS
Summary
Friendly available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven. Never late, Always 15mins early.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Industrious yard driver professional with proven expertise in operating equipment and repairing machinery. Organized and proactive in accomplishing tasks maximizing team safety. Versatile military background with outstanding skills in prioritizing and completing tasks in various environments. Highly organized and diligent with good leadership skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Driver and Other
Industrial Transport Services
Bay Saint Louis , MS
06.2021 - Current
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Loaded trailers to support government regulations for volume, weight, and transportation safety.
- Completed pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate functionality determine repair needs.
- Operated yard machinery and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
- Placed forklifts under units, pallets, and products for transportation to designated areas.
- Performed preventive care and maintenance for machine and vehicle operations.
- Conducted shipping functions to perform accurate loading from production lines.
- Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
- operated atm machine to load tanks and 20 ft trailers to specified weights
- assisted maintenance with various tasks
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Material Handler
Warehouse Services Inc.
Bay Saint Louis , MS
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- operated warehouse machinery to include atm machine,fall protection ladder, bagger machine, wrap machine, and various forklifts.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Business Co-Owner/Tire Repair Technician
Burrell E/z Tires
Pocahontas , AR
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported company goals through careful reinvestment of profits.
- Managed 3 employees by supervising daily tasks.
- Spearheaded revenue growth through sales, new and enhanced product development and new market penetration.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted with marketing strategy creation and advertising initiatives to better promote facility to public.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Provided exceptional customer service to customers.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Removed trip hazards and other obstacles to maintain safe vehicle service work environment.
- Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations and rebalances.
- Engaged in customer follow-up phone calls to promote quality and consumer satisfaction.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Memphis , TN
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- maintained current class A cdl
- consistently drove 2500 plus miles per week
Local Truck Driver
Valley View Agri-systems
Jonesboro , AR
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- hualed flat bed and conastoga trailers
- operated heavy equipment ex. forklifts
- Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Rocking C Truck Lines
Gulfport , MS
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Memphis , TN
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Cr England - Global Transportation
Salt Lake City , UT
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
Tire and Lube Technician
Walmart
Gulfport , MS
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Vacuumed interior of vehicles and washed exterior windows to boost customer satisfaction.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Suggested additional services to customers in order to meet upsell goals.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Removed trip hazards and other obstacles to maintain safe vehicle service work environment.
- Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations and rebalances.
- Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Army National Gaurd
Carthage , MS
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
- Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
- Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
- Inspected completed repairs to check for accuracy and functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Security Guard
G4S Secure Solutions
Gulfport , MS
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
Production Worker
Kooch Foods
Forest , MS
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sabastopol High School
Sebastopol,ms05.2010
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- PPE Compliance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
Certification
CLASS A CDL LICENSE 2015-current
Forklift CERTIFIED at WSI 2021-current
Timeline
Yard Driver and Other
Industrial Transport Services
06.2021 - Current
Material Handler
Warehouse Services Inc.
01.2021 - 06.2021
Business Co-Owner/Tire Repair Technician
Burrell E/z Tires
03.2020 - 01.2021
Over the Road Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
07.2019 - 03.2020
Local Truck Driver
Valley View Agri-systems
06.2018 - 07.2019
Over the Road Truck Driver
Rocking C Truck Lines
01.2018 - 06.2018
Over the Road Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
04.2016 - 01.2018
Over the Road Truck Driver
Cr England - Global Transportation
08.2015 - 04.2016
Tire and Lube Technician
Walmart
02.2015 - 08.2015
Security Guard
G4S Secure Solutions
01.2014 - 02.2015
Production Worker
Kooch Foods
06.2013 - 01.2014
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Army National Gaurd
08.2008 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Sabastopol High School
CLASS A CDL LICENSE 2015-current
Forklift CERTIFIED at WSI 2021-current
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