Jacob Ray
Bedford,VA
Summary
Hardworking delivery driver with several years of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving, including forklift operation, merchandise loading and maintaining on-time deliveries. Detail-oriented self-starter and team player familiar with dot regulations and order verification processes. Accuracy-first approach to delivery. Service-oriented delivery professional with demonstrated record of road safety and clean driving history. Familiar with logging daily activities and coordinating customer paperwork. Plans and manages efficient routes to maximize deliveries and customer satisfaction. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Delivery Driver
Southern States Cooperative
Bedford, VA
04.2021 - Current
- Followed applicable federal motor carrier safety regulations when operating the vehicle.
- Assisted customers in loading and unloading goods upon request.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems for efficient route selection and timely arrivals at destinations.
- Inspected delivery vehicle's equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water levels to maintain operational safety standards.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on delivery vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with DOT regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo in accordance with company procedures.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Recorded data related to loads delivered, acres covered, product used. on log sheets or computerized systems.
- Inspected equipment before use to check for any damage or malfunctioning parts that could affect performance during operations.
- Calibrated spreaders to ensure accurate application rates of fertilizers and other materials.
- Maintained records of hours worked, fuel usage and other relevant information pertaining to each job assignment.
- Monitored the operation of spreaders while applying material to ensure proper coverage.
- Moved fertilizer from storage areas to designated spreading locations in a safe and efficient manner.
- Adhered to company safety programs to prevent injuries.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments loaded or unloaded.
- Adhered to established safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery times and issues related to products being shipped and received.
- Provided assistance in receiving dock area including helping unload trailers when necessary.
Pest Control Technician
Bug Off Pest Control
Lynchburg, VA
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Set mechanical traps, baits and glue boards to remove pests from interior areas.
- Identified infestations and isolated sources with physical inspections of premises.
- Mixed chemicals based on property and climate conditions to deliver optimal elimination and prevention efficiency.
- Met with customers at residences and places of business to check on pest and rodent situations.
- Followed all company protocols when applying pesticides on the inside and outside of structures.
- Inspected facilities to determine infestation source and appropriate treatment.
- Utilized appropriate protective gear and equipment during application.
- Identified pest issues, placed traps and bait and removed dead pests after extermination.
- Determined which method of elimination would be the most effective depending upon the type of pest and degree of infestation.
- Maintained knowledge and adhered to state rules and regulations.
- Strictly adhered to all safety procedures when applying pesticides to reduce exposure to people and animals.
Yard Jockey
New Millennium Building Systems LLC
Salem, VA
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Chose and readied trailers for deliveries.
- Inspected vehicles, equipment and trailers in addition to performing basic maintenance.
- Supported yard operations by driving deliveries and working in warehouse.
- Moved and loaded materials by operating equipment like forklifts.
- Followed all safety requirements, company standards and road regulations when driving semis.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Moved inventory items using forklift equipment safely to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Drove truck safely to deliver items in original condition to destination.
- Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
- Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product and material delivery quality control.
- Optimized project completion time by multitasking duties using heavy equipment.
Warehouse Employee
Southern States Cooperative
Roanoke, VA
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
- Loaded perishable goods into environmentally controlled trucks for planned delivery schedules.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in large warehouse environment to facilitate customer order fulfillment.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
- Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
Education
Staunton River High School
Moneta, VACDS Tractor Trailer Training
Roanoke, VAOmnisource Over The Road Driving Course
Kernersville, NCSkills
- Supporting warehouse activities
- Preventive maintenance
- Material staging
- Preparing containers
- Operating equipment
- Maintaining safety
- Trailer loading
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift certified
- Materials handling and transport
- Problem resolution
- Rodent exclusion
- Infestation identification
- Pest control chemicals
- Property and facility inspections
- Pesticide applications
- Safety protocols
- Adaptable
- Pest control treatments
- Protective gear and equipment knowledge
- Preventative measures
- Dedicated and driven
- Chemical solution knowledge
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Pest bait and trap knowledge
- Pest identification
- Commercial vehicle operation
- DOT Regulations Compliance
- Route planning expertise
- Logbook Maintenance
- Safe Driving Practices
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Effective communication abilities
- Tractor-trailer driving
- Quality Assurance
- Mileage Tracking
- Equipment Operation
- GPS Navigation
- Goods Transport
- Customer Service
- Experienced manual transmission driver
- Equipment monitoring
- Punctual
- Time management skills
- Vehicle Cleaning and Maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection
- Local Delivery
- Problem-Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Safe Driving Record
- Skilled forklift operator
- Local routes understanding
- Responsible driver
- Loading and unloading
- Dependable and reliable
Timeline
CDL Delivery Driver
Southern States Cooperative
04.2021 - Current
Pest Control Technician
Bug Off Pest Control
04.2020 - 04.2021
Yard Jockey
New Millennium Building Systems LLC
06.2017 - 10.2020
Warehouse Employee
Southern States Cooperative
12.2013 - 12.2017
Staunton River High School
CDS Tractor Trailer Training
Omnisource Over The Road Driving Course