Brad Box
West Chester Township
Summary
Results-driven delivery driver with expertise in vehicle inspection, route optimization, and customer service. Proven ability to manage time effectively while ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
KOI Auto Parts
West Chester
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered auto parts to customers and businesses in a timely manner.
- Inspected vehicle for safety and functionality before each shift.
- Assisted with loading and unloading parts at warehouse locations.
- Communicated efficiently with dispatch regarding delivery routes and schedules.
- Followed all traffic regulations to ensure safe driving practices.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries and pickups.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery operations and efficiency.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
Delivery Driver
Smyth Automotive
West Chester
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Delivered auto parts to customers and businesses in a timely manner.
- Inspected vehicle for safety and functionality before each shift.
- Assisted with loading and unloading parts at warehouse locations.
- Communicated efficiently with dispatch regarding delivery routes and schedules.
- Followed all traffic regulations to ensure safe driving practices.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries and pickups.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery operations and efficiency.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
Welding Fabricator
GE
Cincinnati
12.1984 - 12.2019
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate assembly.
- Maintained welding equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with standards.
- Trained junior fabricators on proper welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured adherence to industry safety regulations during all operations.
- Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Built jigs and fixtures used in the production of various products.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment including torches and regulators.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by welding them back together.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately in order to fabricate complex components.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
- Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
- Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.
- Assembled parts into larger structures following blueprints and engineering specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for fabrication processes.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving for smooth operations flow.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Provided training and mentoring support to junior level personnel when needed.
- Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering
UC Colledge of Applied Science
Blue Ash, OH06-1992
J.D. - Welding And Fabrication
Great Oaks Vocation
Milford, Oh09-1978
Skills
- Load securing
- Route optimization
- Delivery documentation
- Safety checks
- Time management
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Volunteer for Great Parks and Cincinnati Parks for the last 20 years
Timeline
Delivery Driver
KOI Auto Parts
03.2021 - 12.2023
Delivery Driver
Smyth Automotive
03.2020 - 03.2021
Welding Fabricator
GE
12.1984 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering
UC Colledge of Applied Science
J.D. - Welding And Fabrication
Great Oaks Vocation