Armando Castillo
Bensenville,IL
Summary
have 25 yrs plus in the Delivery industry 10 yrs of warehouse experience. Certified Forklift driver. Trained on double Reach, cherry picker, clamp. Rf scanning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Straight Truck Driver
Monroe Transportation
Addison, IL
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Delivery Driver
Speede Delivery Service
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
Forklift Operator
TFORCE FREIGHT
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Straight Truck Driver
Dreyer Transportation
05.2008 - 03.2021
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Courier
DHL Express
11.1996 - 09.2007
- Collected payments from customers for packages delivered and provided receipt to use as proof of transaction.
- Processed payments and handled cash transactions to secure proper compensation.
- Tracked delivery status and updated customers for expected delivery time.
- Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
- Utilized GPS technology to navigate delivery routes and avoid traffic congestion.
- Maximized processes by managing delivery schedules and prioritizing based on urgency.
- Communicated route progress, noting traffic and construction issues to avoid delays for critical deliveries.
- Followed safety procedures and regulations to protect packages and vehicles.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Inspected truck prior to delivery, checking for proper stowage of packages.
- Contacted customers to confirm delivery details and locations.
Education
GED -
Willowbrook HS
Villa Park, ILSkills
- AAA Expertise
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Air Brake Certification
- Flatbed Truck Expertise
- DOT Compliance
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement Tanker Endorsement
Accomplishments
Employee of the month, safe driving certificate
Certification
Forklift Operator
Timeline
Straight Truck Driver
Monroe Transportation
01.2023 - 03.2023
Delivery Driver
Speede Delivery Service
10.2022 - 01.2023
Forklift Operator
TFORCE FREIGHT
03.2021 - 10.2022
Straight Truck Driver
Dreyer Transportation
05.2008 - 03.2021
Courier
DHL Express
11.1996 - 09.2007
GED -
Willowbrook HS