James Young
Sitka,AK
Summary
With a proven track record at US Foods, I excel in route planning and fostering customer loyalty, showcasing my problem-solving abilities and outgoing nature. Expert in vehicle maintenance and forklift operation, I significantly enhance efficiency and safety, ensuring compliance and satisfaction. Driver, warehouse orders seasoned in transporting freight, stock, and materials for delivery. Effectively facilitates safety protocols and physical handling techniques to maintain safe working conditions. Possesses excellent time management, safety oversight, and organizational skills to maintain freight quality and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver, Warehouse Orders
US Foods
Sitka, AK
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Inspected equipment throughout shift, performed minor maintenance tasks and notified maintenance of tools requiring repair.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Reviewed work orders to perform freight movement and deliveries.
- Checked and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while operating commercial vehicles.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Recorded discrepancies and damages to inventory and reported findings to supervisor.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
Warehouse Supervisor
Hames Corp
Sitka, AK
02.2016 - 03.2025
- Managed daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels at all times.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions, and other activities.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Maintained and updated inventory records accurately.
- Supervised loading and unloading of materials from incoming trucks.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Employed first-in-first-out protocols to reduce waste.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
Summer Maintenance Worker
Sitka School District
Sitka, AK
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment and fixtures.
- Cleaned and organized work areas on a daily basis.
- Maintained communication with supervisors regarding progress of work assignments.
- Conducted regular inspections of buildings and grounds for potential hazards or damages.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, sanders safely and effectively.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Assisted with landscaping projects including mowing lawns, planting shrubs, trimming trees.
- Transported materials from one location to another using appropriate vehicles.
- Replaced light bulbs, filters, and other parts as necessary.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while completing tasks assigned.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Organized materials and supplies needed for each job assignment.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sitka High School
Sitka, AK05-2013
Skills
- Vehicle maintenance
- Route planning
- Traffic compliance
- Forklift operation
- Problem solving
- Driving in adverse conditions
- Load monitoring
- Confidentiality
- Friendly and outgoing
- Accident prevention
- Clean driving record
- Load securing
- Commercial driving
Timeline
Driver, Warehouse Orders
US Foods
05.2024 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Hames Corp
02.2016 - 03.2025
Summer Maintenance Worker
Sitka School District
05.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Sitka High School