Open To Work
Gerald Winn
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Dairy Farmers of America, excelling in forklift operation and inventory management. Proven track record in enhancing loading efficiency and ensuring workplace safety. Strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills, committed to maintaining high standards in warehouse operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader and Unloader
Dairy Farmers of America
Houston Tx
04.2009 - Current
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in organizing inventory for streamlined retrieval and shipping processes.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of loading tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of loading equipment for proper functionality.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding inventory status and issues encountered.
- Maintained workplace safety by adhering to company guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Enhanced loading efficiency by implementing proper lifting techniques and utilizing appropriate equipment.
- Reduced cargo damage by securely fastening and organizing items in accordance with shipment requirements.
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Improved customer satisfaction by skillfully handling fragile items during the loading and unloading process, minimizing breakage incidents.
CDL Truck Driver
O/O
Houston, TX
02.1988 - 11.2005
- Operated commercial vehicles safely across long distances while adhering to traffic regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records in compliance with DOT regulations.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading, ensuring proper weight distribution for safe transport.
- Developed efficient routes to minimize fuel consumption and adhere to delivery timelines.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, reducing downtime and enhancing performance.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- 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.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as Number miles from home location.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
G. W. Carver High School
Houston, TXU. S. Air Force
Denver, COSkills
Cdl driver
Order picking
Stacking accuracy
Unloading proficiency
Proper lifting techniques
Workplace cleanliness
Vehicle loading
Team training and development
Pallet jack operation
Shipment processing
Shipping and receiving
Inventory accuracy
Freight handling
Warehouse safety
Hand-eye coordination
Load planning
Forklift operation
Warehouse machine operation
Assembly line work
Product shipments
Material handling regulatory compliance
Material handling equipment
Safe chemical handling
Maintaining records
Software for warehouse management
Heavy lifting expertise
Storage area management
Computerized load control
Package inspection
Restraint implementation
Weight distribution
Hospitality and accommodation
Willing to learn
Problem-solving
Load transport
Critical thinking
Loading and unloading
Physical strength and stamina
Warehouse operations
Material handling
Team collaboration
Health and safety compliance
Warehouse environment safety
OSHA compliance
First aid certification
Standards compliance
Attention to detail
Relationship building
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Loader and Unloader
Dairy Farmers of America
04.2009 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
O/O
02.1988 - 11.2005
High School Diploma -
G. W. Carver High School
U. S. Air Force