Guillermo Nicolas
Alsip,IL
Summary
Hardworking Production Line Leader with a reputation for reducing costs and improving efficiency. A collaborative team player skilled in partnering with management teams to develop operating plans.
Reliable Intermodal Driver known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in safe driving practices, timely deliveries, and effective communication with dispatch and receiving departments. Excel in navigation under tight schedules, maintaining accurate logbooks, and ensuring cargo security. Utilize strong organizational skills to streamline operations and improve delivery efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermodal Driver
S&S freight logistics
Chicago, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Operated intermodal trucks to transport freight efficiently across various routes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during loading and unloading processes.
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm schedules and delivery instructions.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and reliability.
- Assisted in managing documentation for freight shipments and deliveries.
- Utilized GPS technology to navigate routes effectively and avoid delays.
- Completed daily logs to track driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safe driving practices.
- Underwent regular drug testing as mandated by DOT guidelines.
- Maintained accurate logs to document mileage and delivery information.
- Secured loads properly using tie down straps or chains for safe transport.
- Inspected vehicles prior to operation to detect any mechanical or safety issues.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions using appropriate techniques.
- Monitored the condition of containers, trailers, and cargo during transport to ensure safety regulations were met.
- Received and executed instructions from dispatch regarding delivery locations.
Production Line Leader
West Liberty Foods
Bolingbrook, IL
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Oversaw production line to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
- Supervised production staff of 50.
- Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Operated production line machinery to ensure smooth workflow.
- Monitored product quality to meet safety and company standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety and operational procedures.
Deboner
West Liberty Foods
Bolingbrook, IL
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Cut product into correct sizes and arranged in trays for packaging.
- Operated grinding machines to prepare special items like meatalls
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Bedford Park, IL
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Unboxed product and placed on shelves in attractive manner according to layout guidelines.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
- Kept all aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alan B Shepard
Palos Heights, ILSkills
- Bilingual
- Process optimization
- Work supervision
- Assembly and production
- Team training
- Production goal tracking
- Data collection and analysis
- Materials management
- Freight logistics
- Safety compliance
- Route navigation
- Employee training
- Documentation management
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Intermodal Driver
S&S freight logistics
09.2024 - Current
Production Line Leader
West Liberty Foods
10.2017 - 09.2019
Deboner
West Liberty Foods
05.2017 - 10.2017
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
10.2016 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Alan B Shepard