JOE BUCKNER
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Challenge Manufacturing
06.2022 - Current
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Truck Driver
SUTTON TRANSPORT
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Small Business Owner
E&M TRUCKING
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Managed over 50 calls per day.
- Blog article and freelance writing to keep customers updated on new ideas.
Truck Driver/Warehouse Dock Worker
CRH Transportation
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Prevented spoilage by rotating warehouse products with new shipments.
- Verified orders from shipping and receiving documentation to complete accurate transfers.
- Disposed of damaged or out-of-code products under approval of operations team.
- Kept warehouse clean with daily cleaning, organizing and sanitizing of high-touch surfaces.
- Loaded bulk and route delivery trucks with warehouse goods.
- Packed and palletized items for shipment on outbound trailers.
- Operated forklift to move pallets and heavy items on and off vehicles.
Truck Driver
Serpro Logistics
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Drove Moffett Forkloft
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Comtrak/Hub GROUP
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Independent Contract Carrier Driver
E&M TRUCKING
07.2005 - 06.2012
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Kansas City, MO06.1988
Skills
Driving forklift
- Inventory Staging
- Inventory Tracking
- Computer Literacy
- Customer Service
- Efficient Data Entry
- Communicate with Managers
- Blog Article and Freelance writing
Additional Information
I loved being a blog and article freelance writer to help grow my business.
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Challenge Manufacturing
06.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
SUTTON TRANSPORT
08.2021 - 04.2022
Small Business Owner
E&M TRUCKING
08.2016 - 02.2020
Truck Driver/Warehouse Dock Worker
CRH Transportation
09.2014 - 03.2015
Truck Driver
Serpro Logistics
08.2013 - 08.2014
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Comtrak/Hub GROUP
07.2012 - 08.2013
Independent Contract Carrier Driver
E&M TRUCKING
07.2005 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
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