David Root
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at NFI Logistics as a Clamp Lift Operator. Proven expertise in material handling and equipment inspection, complemented by strong problem-solving skills. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and fostering teamwork, ensuring safe and timely delivery of goods while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Clamp Lift Operator
NFI Logistics
01.2005 - 10.2024
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Team Leader
NRI Distribution Inc
09.1996 - 10.2004
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
63W20 Heavy Wheel and Track Mechanic
US Army
05.1985 - 08.1996
- Adapted schedules and work timelines to meet productivity targets and maximize railway safety.
- Cut back vegetation at key points along tracks to maintain adequate field of vision and safety standards for long-term use.
- Designed and followed routes to inspect sections of track each day and plan appropriate repairs.
- Cleaned around tracks and completed important repairs to achieve maintenance targets.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Squad Leader
- M88A1 Track recovery vehicle operator and team leader
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Diesel Technology
US Army Ordinance School
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDSkills
- Barcode scanning
- First aid training
- Deadline management
- Material handling equipment
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment inspection
- OSHA regulations
- Loading dock operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Damage prevention
- Weight distribution
- Mechanical aptitude
- Load securing
- Pallet stacking
- Order picking
- Documentation
- Stock allocation
- Professional demeanor
- Order processing
- Quality assurance
- Storage management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Written communication
- Team collaboration
- Material handling
- Dock operations
- Professionalism
- Maintain vehicles
- Vehicle repair
- Delivery information verification
- Pallet disassembly and assembly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flatbed trailer load security
- Parts cleaning and lubrication
- Forklift operation
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Operational safety
- Inventory control
- Relationship building
- Reliability
- Materials movement
- Goal setting
- Equipment calibration
- Truck loading
- Vehicle maintenance
Timeline
Clamp Lift Operator
NFI Logistics
01.2005 - 10.2024
Team Leader
NRI Distribution Inc
09.1996 - 10.2004
63W20 Heavy Wheel and Track Mechanic
US Army
05.1985 - 08.1996
Diesel Technology
US Army Ordinance School
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