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Gary Kerns

Berkeley Springs,WV

Summary

Through the church, assisted with Royal Rangers, a branch off of Boy Scouts as a helper/teacher for about a year. Teaching lessons from the bible and doing crafts.

Started Boy Scouts as a helper and Committee Member to learn more on procedures and activities to better assist with the kids.

Experienced Tractor Trailer/Wearhouse and Factory with over 25 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving work efficiency. Bringing skills in operating and troubleshooting equipment. Dependable history facilitating productivity and accuracy for on-time delivery. Well versed in operation and maintenance of industry-standard equipment. Willingness to improve skills to enhance the company and excellent attendance.


Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator 1

Ferguson Enterprises
06.2021 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
  • Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.

Forklift Operator

Crown Cork And Seal
01.2016 - 05.2021
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.

Truck Driver/Owner

Self-employed
05.1989 - 01.2016
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Mechatronics Industrial Mechanics

Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA
09.2019

High School Diploma -

Paw Paw High School
Paw Paw, WV
05.1984

Skills

  • Tractor Trailer Driving
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
  • Brush Hogs
  • Weather Monitoring
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Professional Operator Certification
  • Social Perceptiveness

Timeline

Equipment Operator 1

Ferguson Enterprises
06.2021 - Current

Forklift Operator

Crown Cork And Seal
01.2016 - 05.2021

Truck Driver/Owner

Self-employed
05.1989 - 01.2016

Certificate of Completion - Mechatronics Industrial Mechanics

Lord Fairfax Community College

High School Diploma -

Paw Paw High School

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