Abel Manrras
Maywood,IL
Summary
Skilled Commercial Driver and Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Mars, adept in GPS route planning and maintaining safety protocols. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and mechanical tool proficiency, ensuring over 90% on-time delivery rates. Expert in equipment maintenance and load security, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Comercial Driver
coyex
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions aimed at improving driving skills.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Cleaned cab interior and exterior of assigned truck periodically.
- Attended company meetings related to safety policies and procedures.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Loaded and unloaded freight at customer locations or terminals using pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Provided courteous service to customers during pickups and deliveries.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Followed safety protocols when loading and unloading cargo from trailers, such as using proper lifting techniques and wearing protective gear as necessary.
- Communicated with dispatch personnel regarding pickup and delivery information and changes in schedules.
- Reported vehicle malfunctions, accidents or violations to supervisors immediately.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems for route optimization.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Monitored road conditions and reported any hazardous areas or obstacles encountered on the route.
Forklift Operator
Mars
Chicago, IL
06.2006 - 04.2016
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Education
GED -
Richard Daley College
7500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652Skills
- Mechanical tools
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment maintenance
- Basic maintenance
- Safe driving
- Transportation safety
- Load security
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Defensive driving techniques
- Trip planning
- Shipping and packaging
- Load securing proficiency
- Vehicle inspection
- Multi-stop routing
- Attention to detail
- GPS and route planning
- Order picking and processing
Affiliations
- i like to go to the gym.
- i like soccer
- i like be with my family.
- i like to read books.
- i like to run.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- I have my CDL certification.
- I have my forklift certification.
Timeline
Comercial Driver
coyex
08.2020 - Current
Forklift Operator
Mars
06.2006 - 04.2016
GED -
Richard Daley College