Joseph Grendahl
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Well rounded worker with diverse experience in many different environments. Comprehensive background in delivery logistics, including package handling, route optimization, and customer service. Proficient in operating forklifts and other machines for loading and unloading shipments. Skilled in vehicle operation ensuring on time deliveries and production in any weather condition in a safe manner. With experience complying to food safety, and environmental guidelines with emphasis on maintaining work place safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Jockey
Sugaright
Harrisonburg, Virginia
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of daily shipping and receiving activities.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on yard jockey equipment to ensure safety.
- Utilized forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move freight as needed.
- Ensured that paperwork was completed accurately prior to loading and unloading operations.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean work environment by sweeping floors, removing debris from the yard area.
- Managed trailer hook-ups for both drop and hook operations as well as live loads.
Delivery Courier
Mumford and Sons Trucking
Staunton, VA
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Loaded packages to delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
- Organized packages according to type, size, destination, and other specifications.
- Ensured timely delivery of packages to customers in accordance with company standards.
- Performed vehicle safety inspections before each shift, ensuring proper functioning of brakes, engine, lights, and other components.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients during package pickups and deliveries.
- Scanned inbound and outbound packages to sort for destination.
Delivery Driver
Buddy's Home Furnishing
Harrisonburg, Virginia
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from store manger.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork and collected any payments associated with deliveries.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
Production Worker
Pilgrims
- Work in the upper-debone department making specific cuts to get the most meat off the chickens and assist in packing the meat for transport.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
Technician
Via Satellite
- Responsible for installing satellite dishes, setting up customer cable, and resolving problems with satellite service.
- Installed software updates on customer machines while providing technical assistance when necessary.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including impact drills, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Responded promptly to emergency service requests from customers in order to prevent further damage or disruption of service.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Provided technical support services to customers via phone or email communication.
Pesticide Applicator
Big O Tree and Lawn
- Organized the daily route by calling customers to arrange arrival times
- Answered customer questions concerning their pesticide needs
- Made recommendations on the health and care of their plants and bushes
- Responsible for keeping accurate records of the types of pesticides used, the pests harming the plant along with how much product was used at each job as well as being able to identify when conditions are too hazardous to apply pesticides
- Attended the Virginia Association of Forest Health Professionals Conference to learn new treatments, and safety methods every year
- Responsible for routine maintenance on my equipment.
Tree Climber
Big O Tree and Lawn
- Responsible for organizing and loading needed equipment for the day’s work
- Assisted the foreman to plan best way to approach the job
- Climbed any trees that could not be reached with the bucket truck
- Organized and operated ground equipment if nothing needed to be climbed
- Organized and supervised clean up
- Responsible for training new hires and ensured they followed proper safety procedures
- Responsible for conducting one weekly safety meeting every month
- Operated snowplow equipment in the winter.
Deli Worker
Food Lion
- Waited on customers, made food, and cleaned the meat slicer and the deli throughout my shift.
- Maintained a clean, neat and well-stocked deli area.
- Operated cash register to process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Followed food safety guidelines when preparing sandwiches, salads and other deli items.
Education
Biology -
James Madison University
12.2017
Advanced Diploma -
Page County High
05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Loading materials
- Operating forklifts
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Project Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Yard Jockey
Sugaright
11.2023 - Current
Delivery Courier
Mumford and Sons Trucking
08.2023 - 11.2024
Delivery Driver
Buddy's Home Furnishing
02.2023 - 09.2024
Production Worker
Pilgrims
Technician
Via Satellite
Pesticide Applicator
Big O Tree and Lawn
Tree Climber
Big O Tree and Lawn
Deli Worker
Food Lion
Biology -
James Madison University
Advanced Diploma -
Page County High
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