John Salisbury
Walkertown,NC
Summary
Hard working veteran team player who is passionate, dependable, and organized with strong leadership skills. I am looking for a position with opportunities to demonstrate my work ethic and knowledge in the Transportation and Warehouse distribution areas.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Manager/ Truck Driver
Amarr
Concord, NC
12.2019 - Current
- Oversees the daily operations of a large warehouse facility, managing a team of 30 employees.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Managed shipping and receiving processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of goods.
- Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, and safety guidelines.
- Coordinated with transportation providers to optimize logistics operations for inbound/outbound shipments.
- Maintained records of all incoming/outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation for tracking purposes.
- Analyzed data on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order fill rate, on-time delivery rate, etc.
- In absence of any warehouse associates /truck drivers, was to pull orders as well as deliver orders.
- Operated a commercial truck to transport goods and materials to designated locations.
- Ensured compliance with all traffic laws and regulations while operating the vehicle.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on the truck to ensure its safe operation.
OTR Truck Driver
FedEx
NC
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Delivered goods and materials to various locations across the country, ensuring on-time and safe transportation.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery times for each trip.
- Performed routine inspections of vehicles before and after trips to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Adhered to all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while operating commercial vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to receive instructions, update delivery status, and report any issues or delays.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to determine the most efficient routes for each trip.
- Responded promptly to any mechanical issues or emergencies encountered during trips by contacting maintenance personnel or roadside assistance services as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized truck cabin at all times for comfort and safety purposes.
Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Saia
Greensboro, NC
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
- Filled propane tanks, checked valves and performed other routine equipment maintenance.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated tractor-trailer combination vehicles to transport goods over local distances, adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it was in proper working order before each trip.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, providing updates on delivery status and any issues encountered during transportation.
- Managed paperwork such as bills of lading, invoices, and delivery receipts accurately and promptly.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing hours of service (HOS) by accurately logging driving hours using electronic logging devices (ELDs).
- Performed routine maintenance checks on the vehicle's fluids, tires, brakes, lights, etc., reporting any issues or malfunctions immediately for repair or replacement
Solid Waster Operator
CIty Of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Maintained tight timetables and strict safety standards by smoothly dismounting and remounting trucks at each stop.
- Consulted with customers to address problems with garbage collection, maximizing team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted pre- and post-trip inspections and basic repairs to maintain performance levels and prevent breakdowns.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Drove more than 55 miles each day to serve customers and collect 5,200 + pounds of discarded materials.
Transportation/Warehouse Supervisor
National DCP
Greensboro, NC
11.2008 - 09.2016
- Was responsible for hiring, training, mentoring, counseling, and work schedules for 200 drivers and warehouse employees
- The enforcing of DOT and OHSA safety standards, overseeing the warehouse selection, accuracy, CPMH, and end of the night operations shutdown
- Maintained a 185 CPMH and a 200 CPDH at a 99.5% pick accuracy and 87% perfect order keeping cost per case down
- Jocking of trailers and shuttling loads to domical yards
- Used Voxware, AS400, Retalix, Microsoft Office, ADP, SAP, Manhattan, Vocollect, RF Scan guns, and PeopleNet
- Kept good line of communication between each employee and management
Education
CDL Class A certification -
Smith & Solomon Truck driving school
Cherry Hill, NJ10.2006
High School Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
Haddon Heights, NJ06.1993
Skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Certified in forklift operation
- Driving and transportation
- Detail-oriented
- Warehouse safety
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Accident/Incident reports
- Driver safety programs
- DOT regulatory compliance
- Scheduling
- Teamwork
Certification
Honorable Discharge from US Army
Certified Class A CDL/Double, Triple & Tanker Endorsements
Forklift Operator License
Crown Lift Trained - the- trainers certificate
People net/ motive ELD certification
Timeline
Service Manager/ Truck Driver
Amarr
12.2019 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
FedEx
10.2019 - 11.2019
Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Saia
09.2017 - 10.2019
Solid Waster Operator
CIty Of Greensboro
12.2016 - 10.2019
Transportation/Warehouse Supervisor
National DCP
11.2008 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
CDL Class A certification -
Smith & Solomon Truck driving school