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Jason Austin

Liberty,IL

Summary

Dedicated dockworker with extensive experience at Knapheide Manufacturing Company, skilled in forklift operation and materials handling. Proven track record of enhancing productivity through effective teamwork and training. Committed to maintaining workplace safety and organization, ensuring efficient loading and unloading processes while optimizing freight management.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Dockworker

Knapheide Manufacturing Company
2006 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within loading docks.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring accurate placement of goods on pallets.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damage and verified product counts against documentation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces to adhere to safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes, reducing turnaround times.
  • Trained new dockworkers on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, improving overall productivity.
  • Coordinated closely with supervisors to address any issues or concerns promptly, enabling swift resolution of problems as they arose.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrician

Vatterott College
Quincy, IL

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Vatterott College
Quincy, IL

Skills

  • Warehouse safety
  • Dock equipment operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Order picking
  • Pallet jack handling
  • Materials handling
  • Inventory organization
  • Freight loading
  • Pallet handling
  • Freight organization
  • Hand-held device scanning
  • Forklift and pallet jack use
  • Cargo stabilization

Timeline

Dockworker

Knapheide Manufacturing Company
2006 - Current

Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrician

Vatterott College

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Vatterott College