Hudson Prevalus
Orlando,FL
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver/ forklift operator/ dock worker/ yard hostler driver. Handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 9+ years experience in logistics. Safety-conscious professional driver skilled in delivering product to customer. Outgoing personality. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. and Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Skilled Class A Driver with clean driving history and valid florida drive license. Accustomed to daily routes with multiple stops. Coordinates smooth loading, unloading and load processing at each location. Meticulous about updating paperwork and DOT-compliant record
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dockworker/Certified Forklift Operator/Yard Hostler Driver
XPO Logistics
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean dock area
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
- Supported warehouse operations by performing routine maintenance tasks such as sweeping floors or keeping dock areas free from debris
- Assisted in training new hires, ensuring they were well-prepared to perform their duties effectively
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock
- Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment
- Worked closely with Yardmaster to receive tasks and information
- Increased safety in the yard by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of hostler trucks, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any issues
- Responsible for moving trailers and other equipment around the yard and ensuring they are properly positioned for loading and unloading
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Dock Worker/Yard Hostler Driver
Performance Food Group
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping
- 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
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff
- Responsible for moving trailers and other equipment around the yard and ensuring they are properly positioned for loading and unloading
CDL Class A Driver
Top Notch Truckers, Inc.
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures and provided copies to destination staff
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety
- Transported heavy freight across different states
CDL Class A Driver/Vehicle Transporter
OWNER AND OPERATOR OF HUD TRANSPORTATION
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Load and secure cars on 5, 8 or 9 car trailers in a safe, efficient and timely manner
- Transport cars to dealership and customer locations
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain driver log
- Loaded and unloaded cars at auctions and customer locations
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports
- Invoiced, collected money due and settled accounts with shippers each day
PRODUCTION WAREHOUSE OPERATOR
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products
- Hand select orders within various warehouse environments
Yard Jockey - CDL A /Certified Forklift Operator
Pepsico Inc
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
- 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
- Reduced yard congestion by coordinating with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse personnel for smooth operations
- Operated yard equipment safely, adhering to company policies and guidelines at all times
- Contributed to a clean work environment by keeping the yard area organized and free of debris
- Maintained accurate records of trailer locations, contributing to improved inventory management
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations
Business Owner/ Automotive Mechanic
Universe Auto Sales & Repair Llc
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Sells used cars at the retail level
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Used vehicle repair
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
Cook Shift Leader
The Cheesecake Factory
04.2005 - 11.2011
- Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
- Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
- Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
- Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
- Occasionally serve food
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
- Handle and store ingredients and food
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Warehouse Selector
Winn Dixie Warehouse
02.2004 - 04.2005
- Hand select orders within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including Dry, Cooler, and Freezer
- Operate assigned SOS unit to create labels; correctly place labels on product
- Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selecting procedures (for example, no stacking heavy-on-light, labels facing out, etc.)
- Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product
- Stage pallets for loading on proper dock locations
- Frequently lift product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72 inches; constantly bend and twist while operating a pallet jack and/or forklift, retrieving items from lower shelf areas
Education
High School Diploma -
Maynard Evans High School
Orlando, FL05.2004
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Valencia College
Orlando, FL01.2004
Skills
- Truck Maneuvering
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Loading and Unloading
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Forklift Operation
- Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
- Customer Relations
- Yard Hostler Driver
- Flatbed Trailers
- Building relationships
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Dockworker/Certified Forklift Operator/Yard Hostler Driver
XPO Logistics
06.2023 - 07.2024
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Dock Worker/Yard Hostler Driver
Performance Food Group
05.2022 - 06.2023
CDL Class A Driver
Top Notch Truckers, Inc.
05.2021 - 05.2022
CDL Class A Driver/Vehicle Transporter
OWNER AND OPERATOR OF HUD TRANSPORTATION
07.2019 - 05.2021
PRODUCTION WAREHOUSE OPERATOR
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
12.2018 - 06.2019
Yard Jockey - CDL A /Certified Forklift Operator
Pepsico Inc
01.2014 - 11.2018
Business Owner/ Automotive Mechanic
Universe Auto Sales & Repair Llc
11.2011 - 01.2014
Cook Shift Leader
The Cheesecake Factory
04.2005 - 11.2011
Warehouse Selector
Winn Dixie Warehouse
02.2004 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Maynard Evans High School
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Valencia College
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