JESSE CASTILLO
DOCKWORKER/YARD HOSTLER
Upland,CA
Summary
Resourceful and hardworking dockworker with 38 years of experience. Follow written or verbal directions to carry out efficient work moving, storing and packaging materials. Skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
DOCKWORKER/Yard Switcher
YELLOW CORP
PICO, CALIFORNIA
09.1985 - 07.2023
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Inspected cargo for signs of damage or loss and recorded discrepancies to bill of ladings.
- Packed, sealed and affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Examined shipment contents and compared with records such as manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations.
- Pitched in to assist in other dock-related tasks to complete work on time and running smoothly.
- Coordinated with other departments to direct cargo to correct destinations and avoid loading and unloading errors.
- Participated in training and safety drills to prepare for emergency situations occurring on dock.
- Communicated with drivers to inform cargo loading and unloading schedule and other relevant information.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Verdugo Hills Senior High School
Tujunga, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Product verification
Materials handling
Shipping and receiving
Inventory organization
Assembly and production
Warehouse Logistics
Lifting and sorting
Forklift Operations
Warehouse environment safety
Loading and unloading
Labeling and boxing
Problem-Solving
Timeline
High School Diploma -
Verdugo Hills Senior High School
05.2001 -
DOCKWORKER/Yard Switcher
YELLOW CORP
09.1985 - 07.2023