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David Ford

Live Oak,FL

Summary

Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational abilities in English and Spanish paired with years of experience. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate/Forklift Loader Operator

Lowes Home Improvement
02.2022 - Current
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.

Tractor Trailer Driver/Loader

BEAVER BULK
07.2016 - 07.2021
  • Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver truck into loading or unloading positions.
  • Managed deliveries of products and other materials.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payments for services.
  • Safely drove tractor-trailers and haul trucks transporting construction materials and other types of freight.
  • Trained new drivers to familiarize with loading areas, log procedures and handling truck safely.
  • Communicated with shipping and receiving personnel regarding bills of lading and delivered and transported freight.
  • Complied with all procedures by obtaining and maintaining proper delivery authorizations and pickup documentation.

Tractor Trailer Driver/Loader

L & L WOODHAULING
02.2015 - 07.2016
  • Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver truck into loading or unloading positions.
  • Managed deliveries of products and other materials.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payments for services.
  • Safely drove tractor-trailers and haul trucks transporting construction materials and other types of freight.

Tractor Trailer Driver/Warehouse Associate

CPC Logistics
02.2005 - 12.2014
  • Serviced truck with oil, fuel and radiator fluid to prevent malfunctions and increase performance.
  • Reduced fuel consumption by monitoring combustion mixtures and implementing viable fuel efficiency tactics.
  • Communicated with shipping and receiving personnel regarding bills of lading and delivered and transported freight.
  • Verified safe and consistent operations by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
  • Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer issues and location notes to inform management of delivery operations.
  • Safely drove tractor-trailers and haul trucks transporting construction materials and other types of freight.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant High School
Providence, RI

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI

MTA TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL
East Hartford, CT

Skills

  • Loading and Unloading
  • Business Ethics
  • Forklift Safety
  • Safety Standards

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate/Forklift Loader Operator

Lowes Home Improvement
02.2022 - Current

Tractor Trailer Driver/Loader

BEAVER BULK
07.2016 - 07.2021

Tractor Trailer Driver/Loader

L & L WOODHAULING
02.2015 - 07.2016

Tractor Trailer Driver/Warehouse Associate

CPC Logistics
02.2005 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant High School

Community College of Rhode Island

MTA TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL

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