Claudio Cruz

READY MIX DRIVER

• Operate commercial vehicle to transport materials safely and efficiently to designated locations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment through regular use of approved chemicals.
• Navigate various weather conditions safely while maintaining schedule adherence for time-sensitive deliveries.
• Collaborate with dispatch teams to optimize delivery routes, improving overall efficiency in operations.

BATCH PLANT OPERATOR

• Operate and monitor batch plant equipment to ensure consistent material flow and quality standards.
• Manage upkeep of plant equipment by greasing bearings, and complete minor repairs.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards while monitoring compliance with plant procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Suggest specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
• Communicate with project managers to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers to identify optimal routes and uphold punctuality in delivery operations.

• Transport ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
• Comply with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
• Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
• Operate truck to receive load and evaluate slumps.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Document and report vehicle conditions at beginning and end of each shift.
• Clean outside of vehicle and chutes to ensure absence of concrete build-up at end of each shift.
• Check vehicle fluids daily and add fluids if necessary.

Regional driver:

• Inspected load security and checked for damages.
• Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet delivery windows.
• Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
• Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
• Fastened straps to secure load during transit.
• Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

Spotter:

• Pre-trip and post-trip before and after every shift.
• Move trailers in/out of dock doors and truck yard.
• Inspect trailers for defects and report any issues to management.
• Communicate with warehouse personnel on 2-way radio.
• Document all trailer moves on Yard Driver daily moves sheets and submit daily move sheet to transportation office.
• Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.

• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Drove tractor and trailer to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
• Utilized GPS to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Pre-tripped tractor and trailer to check condition of mechanical, safety and emergency equipment and notified supervisor of defects.
• Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
• Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
• Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
• Utilized electronic logging device to record my driving data and comply with HOS regulations.

• Completed precise measurements using special tools.
• Provided feedback to office manager and supervisor regarding production.
• Drive to jobsites and check on crews.
• Document and take pictures of all job sites to report to office personnel.
• Assist manager when lifting foundation at houses.
• Input data into spreadsheets and databases.

• Ensure that all trailers are cleaned according to established food safety and company standards.
• Operate high pressure water hose to clean and sanitize inside of trailers.
• Inspect trailers and tractors for mechanical defects and report all defects to fleet maintenance supervisor.
• Complete cleaning records in timely manner.
• Hook and unhook trailers and park in designated areas (such as down line or ready line)
• Keep wash area and truck yard clean and free of debris.
• Assessed equipment for damage, wear, and fluid levels.

• Supervise daily processes on dock and in coolers.
• Review, coach, and develop outbound associates.
• Monitoring work, adherence to policy and safety requirements.
• Interpret company policies for employees, enforce safety and security regulations.
• Hold daily pre-shift meetings.
• Manage labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Prepare work schedules.
• Perform substitution of items that are not available for selection.
• Communicate with sales, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Spot check orders for accuracy and quality.
• Pull critical care orders.
• Inspect material handling equipment daily for safe operations and coordinate required repairs with maintenance department.
• Established team priorities and monitored performance.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Assessed and adjusted staffing levels to meet operational demands.
• Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.

Loader:

• Utilized stand-up pallet jack and other warehouse equipment to safely load pallets.
• Recorded shortages and corresponded with management to rectify issues.
• Communicated with supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations.
• Load trucks according to truck mapping and special instructions.
• Pack product in manner to avoid damages and maintain load stability to ensure driver safety.

Clerk

• Responsible for delegating selection assignments via AS400 and Putty to enhance efficiency for night shipping.
• Assign orders to pullers and ensure that all routes are distributed and picked according to departure sequence.
• Process orders into Putty system and set up load charts.
• Experience in Microsoft office applications.