Derek Gandy
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dedicated and mechanically inclined professional with hands-on experience operating forklifts, performing basic mechanical troubleshooting, and supporting warehouse operations. Brings over four years of proven success as a Class A CDL driver, demonstrating strong safety awareness, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments. Known for adaptability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, now seeking to transition into a new career path where mechanical skills, equipment operation experience, and a commitment to quality work can be fully utilized and expanded
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Standard Express
Milwaukee, WI
07.2023 - Current
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Part time automotive mechanic
365 auto sales
Milwaukee, WI
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed routine vehicle maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks.
- Replaced brake pads, rotors, and assisted with basic brake system repairs.
- Conducted multi-point inspections to identify potential issues and recommend maintenance.
- Completed simple mechanical repairs such as battery replacements, belt changes, and filter replacements.
- Used hand tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot minor mechanical problems.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring safety standards were consistently met.
- Communicated with customers about needed repairs and provided clear explanations of services performed.
Truck Driver
Pc Logistics
Oak Creek, WI
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
CDL Class a Driver
General Pet Supply Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Maneuvered shipments with carts, hands trucks and pallet jacks, loading and unloading vehicles to maintain tight timetables.
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
Class a CDL Truck Driver Student
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Perform backing exercises with trailers such as straight line backing, off track backing, 90 degree backing and 45 degree backing
Blender Operator/Forklift Operator
Kerry Ingredients
Jackson, WI
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Completed changeovers and wash downs of equipment, changed screens and assembled socks with no unnecessary delays.
- Checked quality of mixed products at specific intervals in production process.
- Sifted products through screens and bagged finished materials for transportation to next workstation.
- Blended large batches of products by weighing raw materials and mixing with industrial-sized equipment.
- Removed debris and swept areas around machinery at completion of shift.
- Complied with GMPs, FDA and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
- Weighed ingredients and checked specifications to complete accurate plants.
- Set up, operated and maintained equipment and reported breakdowns to supervisor.
- Reviewed work specifications to determine product and material requirements.
- Operated machinery, including 2500-10,000 lb blenders and automatic pallet jacks to blend different types of materials.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Packaging Operator
HellermanTyton
Milwaukee, WI
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Applied labels and transferred products to final shipping area with smooth and consistent flow focused on synchronizing operations and meeting timetables.
- Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
- Adjusted machine components, machine tensions, and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
- Secured finished packaged items for shipment by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling or attaching fasteners to boxes.
- Cleaned and removed damaged or otherwise inferior materials from supplies to prepare raw products for processing.
- Maintained optimal production schedules by safely and quickly operating packaging machinery of various types and at various stages of production lines.
- When the machine would alarm out, I would call over a maintenance tech to come fix the problem
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Truck And Bus Driving
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Truck And Bus Driving
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI09.2021
High School Diploma -
Custer High School
Milwaukee, WI06.2004
Skills
- Forklift driving (sit down and stand up)
- Machine operation
- Pallet jack operator
- Semi Truck Driver
- LOTO Procedures
- Air Brake Certification
- Route management
- Clean MVR
- Vehicle inspection
- GPS navigation mastery
- Route planning
Gaps Of Unemployment
12/20-07/2021: I was unemployed until I did some temporary work for qps employment group as a machine operator and I worked for wixon located in St, Francis from 12/2020-04/2021. From 02/11- 05/2015: I was working for a few temp services such as qps employment group and keystone staffing as a machine operator and I also gained a certification in carpentry and attempted to go to school for IT.
Timeline
Part time automotive mechanic
365 auto sales
11.2023 - 10.2024
Truck Driver
Standard Express
07.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Pc Logistics
05.2022 - 07.2023
CDL Class a Driver
General Pet Supply Inc.
11.2021 - 05.2022
Class a CDL Truck Driver Student
Waukesha County Technical College
06.2021 - 10.2021
Blender Operator/Forklift Operator
Kerry Ingredients
05.2017 - 12.2020
Packaging Operator
HellermanTyton
08.2015 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Truck And Bus Driving
Waukesha County Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Truck And Bus Driving
Fox Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Custer High School