Blake Burke
Dixon,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated professional driver with extensive experience in freight logistics and cold chain compliance. Proven track record of maintaining safety protocols, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to DOT regulations. Committed to operational efficiency and effective communication across multiple states.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader
Walmart DC 7024
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Loaded perishable freight into trailers, ensured cold chain compliance, organized dock flow, and met deadlines for the LOS policy.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality standards.
- Organized inventory in designated storage areas for efficient access.
Systems Operator
Walmart DC 7024
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Operated warehouse systems to ensure smooth inventory management.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline daily operational tasks.
- Processed billing for two shifts and managed production commodities for warehouse operations, troubleshooting systematic issues.
SPOC Operator
Walmart DC 7024
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Oversaw mechanized warehouse operations, including conveyors, shuttle cars, and cranes, ensuring smooth functionality. Coordinated with maintenance team via radio to identify and address system errors and issues promptly. Maintained and updated hourly system performance reports, distributing to management teams for operational insight.
- Operated warehouse equipment to maintain efficient material handling processes.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
Yard Driver
Walmart DC 7024
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Operated yard trucks to move trailers between loading docks and parking areas.
- Spotted trailers and equipment safely across site to ensure operational flow. Loaded and unloaded trailers at assigned docks or zones to maintain yard efficiency. Ensured cold chain compliance for perishable freight and reported equipment issues to management and shop for timely resolution.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff for efficient loading and unloading procedures.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
OTR Transportation Driver
Walmart Transportation Private Fleet 6892
05.2023 - Current
- Operated delivery trucks safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Delivered freight to stores and clubs on schedule while ensuring safety compliance.
- Managed loading and unloading of cargo, securing loads for transport stability.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and safety compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
Dixon, IL05-2007
Skills
- Cold chain compliance
- Shipping
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack handling
- Equipment maintenance
- System troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Inventory tracking
- Yard operations
- Cargo handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Load securing
- Load transport
- Load arrangement
- Load balancing
- Pre-trip checks
- Safety compliance
- Freight protection
- Performance reporting
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- OSHA standards
- Load securing
- Freight protection
Timeline
OTR Transportation Driver
Walmart Transportation Private Fleet 6892
05.2023 - Current
Yard Driver
Walmart DC 7024
06.2018 - 05.2023
SPOC Operator
Walmart DC 7024
06.2016 - 06.2018
Systems Operator
Walmart DC 7024
06.2014 - 06.2016
Loader
Walmart DC 7024
06.2007 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School