Eric Michels
Dearborn Heights,California
Summary
Transportation specialist skilled in cargo build up as well as managing air transportation activities, including operating forklifts and aircraft loading equipment and maintaining air movement records in multiple computer systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Transportation
United States Air Force
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Supports the Department of Defense's capability to move passengers and air cargo worldwide. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls air transportation activities. Determines and justify personnel, equipment, and facilities required to accomplish air transportation functions.
- Determines and implements necessary safety and security precautions for handling and storing dangerous materials, special cargoes, mail, and baggage.
- Verifies eligibility of cargo and mail offered for airlift. Reviews passenger travel authorizations for validity and accuracy. Ensures all cargo documentation, packaging, labeling and marking requirements, and all border clearance requirements have been met.
- . Prepares, completes, and maintains air movements records, documents, and reports. Prepares and maintains travel forms and weight and balance records.
Order Picker
Amazon
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by consistently maintaining high standards of accuracy in fulfilling orders.
- Ensured proper labeling and packaging of products, adhering to company standards and minimizing potential damages during transport.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Increased productivity by operating various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks when necessary.
Scale House Operator
J.D Beavers Co.
06.2012 - 10.2017
- Improved efficiency by streamlining scale house operations and implementing updated procedures.
- Increased operational efficiency by cross-training in various roles within the facility, expanding versatility and adaptability to changing demands.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate weighing services.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Collaborated with truck drivers and site personnel to resolve any weight discrepancies or issues promptly.
Education
Associate of Science - Transportation
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03.2024
Skills
- Air transportation
- Transportation Procedures
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Led a team of 10 Airmen in executing critical aircraft loading over countless missions.
- Used Microsoft Excel to log all inbound / outbound cargo.
- Awarded Air Force Good Conduct Medal in recognition of exemplary behavior, dedication to duty, and commitment to the principles of the Air Force Core Values.
Certification
- Licensed 60K Tunner Loader - 2021
- Licensed 25K Halvorsen Loader - 2022
Timeline
Air Transportation
United States Air Force
10.2020 - 10.2024
Order Picker
Amazon
11.2017 - 06.2020
Scale House Operator
J.D Beavers Co.
06.2012 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Transportation
Community College of The Air Force
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