Brian Mahar
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
I'm a 50 yr old retired UPS package driver. I was at United Parcel Service for 25 years. My time at UPS has taught me the value of hard work, safe driving habits and excellent customer service. I've driven small to large UPS trucks as well as big bobtail trucks. I have shipping and receiving experience with my time at various warehouses. I have experience with shipping and receiving software as well Also experienced with pallet jacks, handtrucks, boxing and taping, etc.
As of now, I run the warehouse at Pete's Ace Hardware in Castro Valley, CA. Driving forklifts, replenishing stock, shipping and receiving.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Package Delivery Driver
United Parcel Service, UPS
Menlo Park, CA
01.1992 - 09.2017
- Carried items weighing up to 50 pounds from vehicle to customer building location.
- Logged package delivery time in system for proof of delivery and to close orders.
- Navigated route to customer locations using GPS maps.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Drove delivery truck or van to transport orders.
- Maneuvered shipments with carts, hands trucks and pallet jacks, loading and unloading vehicles to maintain tight timetables.
- Requested signatures or followed touch-free delivery procedures.
- Inspected vehicle daily and reported issues to schedule maintenance and repairs.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Verified and inspected goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Organized warehouse storage space for efficient management of inventory.
Warehouse Associate
Pete"s Ace Hardware
Castro Valley, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.
- Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
- Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and re-ordered supplies when necessary.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Fremont, CA06.1991
Some College (No Degree) - Illustration
The Art Academy
San Francisco, CASkills
- Money handling
- Sanitizing requirements
- Restocking and cleaning
- Excellent sense of direction
- Defensive driver training
- Route management
- Lifts up to 50 pounds
- Pallet jack and hand truck operation
- HAZMAT endorsement
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Time management skills
- Defensive Driving
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Local routes understanding
- Local Delivery
- Goods Transport
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer Service
- Responsible driver
Websites
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Pete"s Ace Hardware
01.2022 - Current
Package Delivery Driver
United Parcel Service, UPS
01.1992 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Some College (No Degree) - Illustration
The Art Academy
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