Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Interests
CREDENTIALS & LICENSES
Timeline

Adain Chambers

United States Postal Service
Cleveland
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience

Entry-level deckhand candidate seeking a long-term career in maritime transportation and vessel operations. Experienced in physically demanding transportation, cargo handling, equipment operation, dock support, and safety-focused work environments. Proven ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, perform heavy manual labor, follow safety procedures, and operate around moving equipment. Reliable team player with experience supporting transportation operations and prepared for vessel-based assignments, travel requirements, and rotational work schedules.

Work History

Mail Handler Assistant (Equipment Operator)

3 Years 8 Months
United States Postal Service | 10.2022 - Current
  • Operate industrial equipment including tow motors and powered freight handling equipment in active transportation environments
  • Perform cargo movement and freight handling operations in high-volume dock and cross-dock areas
  • Load, unload, stage, and stabilize freight while maintaining workplace safety and operational efficiency
  • Conduct daily equipment inspections and follow strict safety procedures in active industrial work zones
  • Support overnight transportation operations requiring situational awareness, teamwork, and physical endurance
  • Coordinate freight movement and dock workflow in fast-paced operational environments

Port & Cargo Operations Support

3 Years 6 Months
PORT OF CLEVELAND | 03.2021 - 09.2024
  • Experience working in transportation and freight environments similar to port terminal and cargo handling operations
  • Familiar with fast-paced dock workflow, freight staging, cargo movement, and industrial loading operations
  • Operated powered industrial equipment around active loading zones and transportation areas
  • Assisted with securing, organizing, and moving freight in high-volume operations
  • Comfortable working in physically demanding environments involving heavy equipment, moving machinery, and outdoor conditions
  • Prepared to transition into vessel, terminal, or maritime cargo operations

Cargo Handling Associate

3 Years 8 Months
Giant Eagle Distribution Center | 06.2019 - 02.2023
  • Loaded, unloaded, organized, and secured outbound freight for transportation operations
  • Built and stabilized pallets for shipment and delivery operations
  • Assisted with cargo staging, material movement, and dock workflow support
  • Maintained safety and organization in active industrial work areas

Shipping & Freight Support Associate

3 Years 4 Months
WINE DIRECT | 01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assisted with shipping, receiving, and freight preparation operations
  • Prepared and secured outbound pallets and shipments for transport
  • Verified shipment accuracy and supported inventory coordination
  • Followed safety procedures while handling freight and materials

Education

High School Diploma

Central High School | Bridgeport, CT | 05-2014

Completed coursework in General Studies with focus on communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness

Skills

Cargo Handling & Material Movement
Industrial Equipment Operation
Load Securing
Dock Operations
Transportation Operations
Industrial Safety Compliance
Heavy Material Handling
Working in Outdoor Environments
Team-Based Operations
Equipment Inspection & Safety Checks
Physical Labor Operations
Situational Awareness Around Heavy Equipment
Reliability & Shift Work
Maritime Career Development

Certification

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), U.S. Passport Book & Passport Card, USCG Medical Certificate, Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), Basic Maritime Safety Awareness, OSHA Forklift Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Love to Fish and spend time with my family

CREDENTIALS & LICENSES

● Valid Merchant Marine Credential (MMC)
● Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
● Valid U.S. Passport

Timeline

Mail Handler Assistant (Equipment Operator)

United States Postal Service
10.2022 - CurrentRead More

Port & Cargo Operations Support

PORT OF CLEVELAND
03.2021 - 09.2024Read More

Cargo Handling Associate

Giant Eagle Distribution Center
06.2019 - 02.2023Read More

Shipping & Freight Support Associate

WINE DIRECT
01.2016 - 05.2019Read More

Central High School

High School Diploma
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Adain Chambers