Corbin Branch
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented truck driver with a proven track record of meeting delivery deadlines. Prioritizing customer satisfaction, excels in effective communication to ensure smooth operations and resolution of issues. Recognized for quick adaptability and learning ability, with potential for future management responsibilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Central Transport
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Transporting goods from one location to another, often over long distances
- Completing and verifying paperwork for accuracy
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Streamlined route planning to accommodate last-minute changes, ensuring no delay in deliveries.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods across multiple states, contributing to consistent customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Improved fuel efficiency, adopting eco-friendly driving practices.
- Increased efficiency in loading and unloading processes, utilizing proper equipment handling techniques.
- Solved logistical challenges by coordinating effectively with dispatch and warehouse teams.
- Loading and unloading cargo, or supervising others in this task
- Keeping the truck clean and in good working order, performing basic maintenance, and reporting mechanical issues
- Following all traffic laws, federal and state regulations, and safe work practices
- Using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers to secure cargo for transport
- Maintaining a log of working hours in compliance with regulations
- Communicating with dispatchers and interacting with customers professionally
- Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2013 - 08.2020
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.
- Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough patrols and monitoring premises.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Led security briefings for new employees, ensuring high level of preparedness across team.
- Streamlined visitor check-in processes, enhancing efficiency of entry protocols.
- Increased staff compliance with security protocols through effective communication and enforcement.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations through effective conflict resolution techniques, protecting property and individuals from harm.
Driver
Total Home Health
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Prepared merchandise to be delivered
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas
- Making sure all customers are satisfied with their delivery
- Setting up oxygen for new patient getting out the hospital
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
Warehouse Worker
Chicago Tribune
12.2007 - 02.2011
- Unload newspaper coming in off the forklift, and provided fast, efficient unloading
- Familiar with and adhere to department policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards of performance, attendance policy, safety policy, code of conduct policy, housekeeping, etc
- Meet productivity, reliability and quality standards and goals
- Monitor and/or operate automatic equipment and systems including, but not limited to, stackers, tyers, lifts, conveyors, hopper loaders, insert feeding stations, palletizers, labelers, stretch wrap machine, Schur system, etc
- Operate and troubleshoot palletizer, inserting and stretch wrap equipment and understand manual and automatic controls
- Monitor overall production flow and check for quality, accuracy, and product integrity
- Maintain ongoing communication with inserting Technician operator
- Complete daily reports as required by Team Lead
- Identify equipment malfunctions and request service from maintenance department
- Operate lift truck and/or mule to transport preprinted material to and from storage or processing areas
- To perform additional departmental tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Strengthened team collaboration, working closely with peers to tackle large projects and tight deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Proviso East High School
Maywood, ILCommercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A
State
First Aid & CPR -
Health and Safety Institute
Sun Prairie, WI01.2022
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Skid Steer Operator
- Loader Operator
- Rough Terrain Forklift Operator
- Off-Road Dump Trucks
- Roller/Compactor Operator
- Site Layouts
- Grade Reading
- Preventative Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Material Handling
- Excavator Operator
- Bulldozer Operator
- Scraper Operator
- Motor Grader Operator
- Dedicated
- Detailed Orientated
- First Aid & CPR
- Strong Work Ethic
- Written & Oral Communication
- Multi-Skilled Individual
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Logistics Knowledge
- PERC Card
- Class-A CDL
- Tractor-Trailer
- Dependable and reliable
- Safe Driving Practices
Certification
Heavy Equipment Operator, 11/01/22, Present
Timeline
Truck Driver
Central Transport
08.2020 - 09.2022
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2013 - 08.2020
Driver
Total Home Health
06.2011 - 11.2013
Warehouse Worker
Chicago Tribune
12.2007 - 02.2011
First Aid & CPR -
Health and Safety Institute
Heavy Equipment Operator, 11/01/22, Present
High School Diploma -
Proviso East High School
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A
State
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