Jacob Keifer
Mount Holly Springs,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Brings clean driving record, CDL A license and current HAZMAT endorsement. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing accurate logs and paperwork. Hardworking Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records. Dependable Warehouse professional with excellent time management, equipment operation and teamwork abilities. Knowledgeable about OSHA requirements and general safety practices. Driven to improve efficiency and quality by adhering to company procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Yellow Freight
Mechanicsburg, PA
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Mechanicsburg, PA
12.2013 - 07.2017
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
Delivery Driver
Brothers Pizza And Italian Restaurant -saddle Brook
Goldsboro, PA
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
Deli Worker
Rutters Gas Station
Newberry, PA
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Maintained a clean, neat and well-stocked deli area.
- Followed food safety guidelines when preparing sandwiches, salads and other deli items.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner and provided excellent customer service.
- Organized the storage areas for deli products, ensuring that all items were properly labeled and stored according to health department regulations.
- Rotated stock on shelves to ensure freshness of products.
- Trained new employees on deli operations, including food safety procedures and customer service techniques.
- Prepared cold cuts, salads, sandwiches and other deli foods using established recipes or customer requests.
- Weighed, packaged and priced various meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables for sale in the deli case.
- Cleaned work surfaces regularly throughout shift using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Monitored expiration dates of products to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Restocked shelves with freshly prepared foods during peak hours.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding orders placed by customers.
- Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
Cashier
BJ's Wholesale
Camp Hill, PA
09.2008 - 03.2011
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Education
Red Land Senior High School
Lewisberry, PA06-2010
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Route Management
- Document Management
- Cargo Handling
- Equipment Operation
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Strong Work Ethic
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Vehicle Inspections
- Route Planning
- Air Brake Certification
- Doubles and Triples Specialist
- Safe Driving Practices
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Trip Planning
- DOT Compliance
- Courteous and Polite Demeanor
- Quality Control
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Storage Organization
- Warehouse Operations
- Order Preparation
- Inventory Tracking
- Loading and Unloading
- Shipment Palletization
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Warehouse Safety
- Forklift Operations
- Stacking and Staging
- Damage Reports
- Heavy Lifting
- Stock Control
- Inventory Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Training
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Barcode Scanning
- Pallet Jacks
- Basic Mathematics
Certification
- CDL-A license with hazmat, tanker , double and, Triples endorsements
Affiliations
- practiced mechanical work and repair on a variety of vehicles and engine configurations
- constantly learning new computer programs and how to operate them
- experience building computers and trouble shooting running issues
Timeline
Truck Driver
Yellow Freight
08.2017 - 08.2023
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
12.2013 - 07.2017
Delivery Driver
Brothers Pizza And Italian Restaurant -saddle Brook
05.2013 - 11.2013
Deli Worker
Rutters Gas Station
03.2011 - 05.2013
Cashier
BJ's Wholesale
09.2008 - 03.2011
Red Land Senior High School