Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline

GILBERT SANCHEZ

Smart Pony Inc.
Bayonne,NJ
3
Languages
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience

Professional Lead Yard Switcher coordinating trailer movement, yard checks, and outbound readiness, inspections in a fast-moving logistics yard. Moves 28-foot and 53-foot trailers safely, verifies deliveries before departure, and responds quickly to shifting priorities. Supports steady dock flow through accurate trailer parking, preparation, and daily turnaround work.

Work History

Yard Switcher

1 Month
Smart Pony Inc. | 07.2026 - Current
  • Operate yard trailers to efficiently maneuver trailers within the facility as needed.
  • Manage high-volume trailer movements while prioritizing safety , accuracy, and productivity
  • Inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards are met.
  • Coordinate daily with dock staff to optimize loading and unloading processes.
  • Monitor trailer inventory levels for timely dispatch and retrieval of shipments.
  • Respond to fast moving changes and shift

priorities daily .

  • Maintain accurate trailer locations and communicate equipment movements to appropriate personnel
  • Coordinate with dispatch , warehouse,shipping and receiving teams to maintain efficient trailer flow daily.
  • Use radios, yard management systems and other communication tools to coordinate trailer movements.. and ensure equipment is properly accounted for .
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report mechanical or safety issues promptly.

Yard Switcher

1 Year 5 Months
FedEx Logistics | 09.2024 - 02.2026
  • Parked 53 and 28 foot trailers upon arrival to maintain yard organization.
  • Prepared trailers for outgoing transportation to ensure timely departures.
  • Parked 53 and 28 foot trailers efficiently as they arrived in the yard.
  • Adapted quickly to fast-moving changes and shifting priorities to support daily operations.

Check-in Supervisor

2 Years 6 Months
Manhattan Beer | 03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Counted pallets and tracked outgoing work to ensure accurate inventory records.
  • Supervised and coordinated trailers and orders for timely shipping.
  • Dispatched deliveries and troubleshot issues throughout the day.
  • Applied knowledge of sensitive routes and schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Delegated tasks to team members based on individual strengths.
  • Delegated tasks to team members according to strengths to optimize workflow.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Provided leadership and support to employees to reach their highest professional potential, while ensuring smooth day to day check in operations
  • Communicated and resolved conflicts between team members and departments to maintain productivity and resolve any operational issues.
  • Used computer systems and inventory software to enter , track, and verify product and delivery information.
  • Enforced company safety procedures and ensured employees followed proper material -handling practices.
  • Prioritized workflow in a fast paced beverage distribution environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Order Selector/Forklift Operator

21 Years 11 Months
Krasdale Foods, INC. | 10.1999 - 09.2021
  • Accurately selected orders from inventory using RF scanner and pallet jack to maintain order fulfillment standards.
  • Operated forklift, order selector, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded products onto and off trailers with material handling equipment to support timely delivery.
  • Communicated with warehouse personnel, supervisors, and management team to ensure order accuracy, in addition to resolving order or inventory issues
  • Maintained accurate inventory locations and assisted with cycle counts as needed.
  • Followed OSHA, company safety procedures and proper forklifting operating practices.

Education

High School Diploma

High School | The Bronx, NY

Skills

General management
Administrative experience
Micro-office skills
Employee Motivation
Manufacturing
Team Building
Data reporting
Industrial equipment
Organizational skills
Distribution center supervisory experience
QuickBooks
Dispatching
Leadership skills
Cold storage warehouse supervision experience
Commercial truck driving
Management/ Supervisory experience
Quality Inspection and Safety Standards
Team player
Logistics and Distribution Management
Freight cargo
Warehouse supervisor experience
Forklift and Material Handling Equipment Operation
Business operations
Trailer and Yard Operations
Forklifting
Various Industry Knowledge
Microsoft Excel
Stand-up counterbalanced forklift operation
Perishable goods transportation
Cycle counting inventory management
Supplier management
Pallet jack
Manual transmission
Tractor-trailer
Inventory data entry
Delivery driver experience
Packing
Order picking
Transportation safety regulations
Computer operation
Material handling equipment operation
Warehouse management experience
Attention to detail
Cross-functional Communication
Mechanical knowledge
Truck driving
Shipping & receiving
scheduling
Order picker
Continuous improvement standards implementation
Warehouse experience
Analytical skills
Driving
Food industry
Periodic inventory method
Goal Setting
Conflict Resolution
Data analysis skills
Inventory management systems
customer service
Mechanical troubleshooting
Forklift
Performing regular vehicle safety checks
Electric pallet jack
Customer service
Microsoft Outlook
Order shipping
Problem Solving
Courier services
Operations management
Task Prioritization
Team Leadership and Employee Motivation
Fragile goods transportation
Crew management
Road transportation operations
Interpersonal skills
Warehouse staffing

Accomplishments

Certifications and Licenses

  • Forklift certification
  • Drivers License
  • Class D Security
  • Yard Switcher Certification

December 2024 -Present

Class D

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • Driver's License
  • Class D Security
  • Yard Switcher Certification
  • December 2024 to Present
  • Class D

Languages

Spanish
English
Bilingual

Timeline

Yard Switcher

Smart Pony Inc.
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Yard Switcher

FedEx Logistics
09.2024 - 02.2026Read More

Check-in Supervisor

Manhattan Beer
03.2022 - 09.2024Read More

Order Selector/Forklift Operator

Krasdale Foods, INC.
10.1999 - 09.2021Read More

High School

High School Diploma
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GILBERT SANCHEZ