David Watts
Ruston,LA
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional with over 13 years of industrial work experience, including 6 years in OTR Professional Truck Driving. Possessing company forklift training and certification, a TWIC Card, and reliable transportation. Committed to workplace safety, excelling as a capable decision maker and confident communicator. Eager to take on leadership responsibilities within a team and proficient in various computer applications.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
TMC Transportation
Des Moines, IA
10.2018 - Current
- Flatbed OTR Driver tasked with securing loads with straps or chains, also using steel or lumber tarps to secure all types of freight delivering to all states in the US.
Warehouse Operative
ARDAGH GROUP
Simsboro, LA
07.2005 - 10.2018
Mold Polisher, Forklift Operator, Palletizer Operator & Debulk Operator.
Press Machine Operator
POLYMER INDUSTRIES
West Monroe, LA
01.2004 - 01.2005
Plastic Press Operator.
Industrial Maintenance Apprentice
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORP
Hodge, LA
01.2003 - 01.2004
Shut Down Maintenance Helper.
Assistant Home Manager
COMMUNITY BRIDGES SOUTH
Ruston, LA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Previous Position Held: Medical & Health Care Provider
Laborer (Temporary)
STOWE WOODARD
Ruston, LA
01.2003 - 01.2003
Paper Roll Cleaner and Repairs.
Laborer (Temporary)
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORP
Ruston, LA
01.2003 - 01.2003
Shut Down Maintenance Helper.
Security Guard
WILLAMETTE/WEYERHAEUSER
Simsboro, LA
01.2000 - 01.2002
Night Guard.
Education
CDL - CDL
Coastal Truck Driving School
Calhoun, LA07.2018
Industrial Maintenance - undefined
RUSTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Ruston, LA01.2004
Skills
- HAND TOOLS (10 years)
- INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT (10 years)
- MAINTENANCE (2 years)
- CARPENTRY (Less than 1 year)
- HOUSEKEEPING (10 years)
- MANUAL LABOR (10 years)
- CPR (10 years)
Certification
- TWIC December 2024 to December 2029
- CDL September 2023 to September 2028
- 1. Double/Triple endorsement
- 2. Tanker endorsement
- 3. Hazmat endorsement
Additional Information
- Skills & Abilities
- Flatbed experience of properly securing all types of freight, tarpping, doing drop & hook trailer swaps, pre-trip inspections, trip planning.
- Performing general manual labor tasks including: lifting and moving heavy materials, loading and unloading packages, materials, and equipment, using hand tools, performing maintenance and housekeeping tasks, and assisting with repairs and rebuilds
- Operating industrial equipment, including, but not limited to: high density polyethylene (HDPE) sheeting machines, case packing machines, box making machinery and equipment, case and bulk palletizers, and forklifts
- General knowledge of carpentry and electrical
- Trained in CPR and workplace safety
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
TMC Transportation
10.2018 - Current
Warehouse Operative
ARDAGH GROUP
07.2005 - 10.2018
Press Machine Operator
POLYMER INDUSTRIES
01.2004 - 01.2005
Industrial Maintenance Apprentice
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORP
01.2003 - 01.2004
Laborer (Temporary)
STOWE WOODARD
01.2003 - 01.2003
Laborer (Temporary)
SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER CORP
01.2003 - 01.2003
Assistant Home Manager
COMMUNITY BRIDGES SOUTH
01.2001 - 01.2004
Security Guard
WILLAMETTE/WEYERHAEUSER
01.2000 - 01.2002
CDL - CDL
Coastal Truck Driving School
Industrial Maintenance - undefined
RUSTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE