Dale Spruell
Antelope,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/Lead
Starline Luxury Coaches
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and vehicles.
- Organized schedules and reviewed performance of team of 5 drivers.
- Collaborated closely with senior managers to continuously improve route efficiency and implement best practices.
- Reviewed daily manifests to coordinate efficient deliveries.
- Tracked driver behavior, timekeeping and attendance.
- Developed and maintained communications systems for safety-critical information.
- Conducted annual driver performance reviews and compiled development plans to help drivers reach and maintain required standards.
- Conducted periodic probation reviews of new drivers.
- Audited defect reporting system to keep drivers aware of obligations.
- Recorded and investigated all collisions and passenger injuries in compliance with company processes to achieve year-on-year reductions.
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Kelly Supply
Seattle, WA
02.2016 - 06.2022
- Picked and palletized orders to build delivery loads.
- Completed shipping and receiving paperwork, adeptly used radio frequency scanner and cross-checked quantity, quality, labeling and addressing of orders to verify accuracy.
- Operated powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, cherry pickers and other to move product around warehouse.
- Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
- Performed inventory control using computerized tools, physical counts and cycle counts and kept quality standards high for audits, thereby quantifying accurate inventory counts.
- Inspected forklift daily before operating, corrected low fluid levels and followed operating procedures, guidelines and safety rules.
- Followed daily servicing plan to perform routine checks on forklift equipment.
- Built loads with freight tools to prepare trailers for departure.
- Minimized number of material moves, reduced backtracking and length of moves and pinpointed best material handling equipment for specific tasks, resulting in optimum deployment.
- Reviewed work orders to determine material and equipment needed to execute freight movement.
- Maintained records of material being moved with daily production sheets and RFID tracking devices.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Warehouse Worker
Express Employment Services
North Kent, WA
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Filed requisitions for out of stock items and supplies.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
Mechanic-Golf Carts
Express Employment- Gilchrist Golf Carts
Rocklin, CA
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Collaborated closely with senior managers to continuously improve route efficiency and implement best practices.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle issues.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new oil.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA12.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA06.1997
Skills
- Maintenance and Repair
- Customer Service
- Organization and Time Management
- Organization
- Decision-Making
- Planning
- Problem Resolution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Research
- Interpersonal Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Project Planning
- Excellent Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Driver/Lead
Starline Luxury Coaches
09.2022 - 06.2023
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Kelly Supply
02.2016 - 06.2022
Warehouse Worker
Express Employment Services
06.2014 - 02.2016
Mechanic-Golf Carts
Express Employment- Gilchrist Golf Carts
10.2013 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Clover Park Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Clover Park Technical College
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