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Coby Porter

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Fed Ex Ground, excelling in package loading and inventory management. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance throughput, and train teams effectively. Strong time management and problem-solving skills, coupled with expertise in shipping procedures, ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

Work History

Package Loader

Fed Ex Ground
  • Quickly adapted to changing priorities due to fluctuating shipment volumes or unexpected circumstances such as late arrivals or equipment malfunctions.
  • Implemented time management strategies to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion of all assignments.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records with diligent tracking of inbound and outbound packages.
  • Identified potential bottlenecks within the loading process, proposing solutions to increase throughput capacity.
  • Reduced loading times for trucks by streamlining the package flow process and utilizing resources effectively.
  • Trained new employees on best practices in package loading, improving their performance and reducing errors.

Production Worker

BFGoodrich
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
  • Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.

CDL Truck Driver

Poole Truck Line
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as Number miles from home location.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
  • Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
  • Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.

Education

CDL - CDL OTR

Poole Truck Line
Memphis, TN
09.2021

High School Diploma - Honors

Connections Academy
Indianapolis, IN
05.2019

Skills

  • Order picking
  • Heavy lifting
  • Label reading
  • Sorting packages
  • Vehicle loading
  • Warehouse navigation
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Stacking efficiency
  • Loading techniques
  • Shipping procedures
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Deadline adherence
  • Weight distribution
  • Package scanning
  • Warehouse safety
  • Sorting and labeling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Assembly line work
  • Material handling equipment
  • Maintaining records
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Safe chemical handling
  • Material handling regulatory compliance
  • Freight handling
  • Load planning
  • Product shipments
  • Warehouse machine operation
  • Team training and development
  • Storage area management
  • Shipment processing
  • Computerized load control
  • Software for warehouse management
  • Restraint implementation
  • Package inspection
  • Load transport
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Willing to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Loading and unloading
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Machine operation
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Stocking shelves
  • Material handling
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • Decision-making
  • Labeling and boxing
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Warehouse operations
  • Order picking and processing
  • Relationship building
  • Wrapping and boxing
  • Safety precautions
  • Safety procedures
  • Assembly and production
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Warehouse environment safety
  • Stacking and staging
  • Team building
  • Documentation skills
  • Data entry
  • Visual inspection
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Task prioritization
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation
  • Inventory organization
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Route planning
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Stock rotation
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Product inspection
  • Job planning

Timeline

Package Loader

Fed Ex Ground

Production Worker

BFGoodrich

CDL Truck Driver

Poole Truck Line

CDL - CDL OTR

Poole Truck Line

High School Diploma - Honors

Connections Academy
Coby Porter