Justin Fields
1304 Montgomery Ave Bastrop,LA
Summary
Certified Logger with career in mountain forestry environments. Strong and comfortable working in all types of weather conditions. Outstanding safety record backed by skill using heavy equipment to move cut trees. Experienced Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Brings clean driving record, CDL A license and current HAZMAT endorsement. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing accurate logs and paperwork. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Logger
JB Hunt Transport
Crossett, AR
09.2023 - Current
- Loaded logs onto trailer beds for transport to lumber mills.
- Transported logs from logging sites to sawmills in a safe and timely manner.
- Reported any damage or issues related to the cargo or vehicle to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Drove trucks over established routes, often requiring overnight stays away from home base.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on assigned equipment before each trip.
- Followed all safety protocols according to company policies, state and federal regulations.
- Developed positive working relationships with customers through courteous service delivery.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Communicated with dispatch personnel regularly to receive delivery instructions and updates on route information.
Driver
Reddy Ice
Bastrop, LA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Reported any incidents involving the truck or its cargo to management immediately.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Delivered customer orders and collected payments to keep accounts current.
- Reviewed work orders to perform freight movement and deliveries.
- Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
- Collected payments for goods delivered or unloaded.
Railroad Leader
J@T Rail
Memphis, TN
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
- Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
- Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
- Used power tools to cut away old railway ties when needed.
- Maintained work area cleanliness while performing various tasks on the tracks.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts or cranes.
- Tested rail joints manually or with specialized testing equipment to ensure that they meet industry standards.
- Adjusted switch points according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Attached cables between two pieces of the track in order to provide electrical connection for trains passing through.
- Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
- Welded newly laid track parts to existing parts and verified proper joining and work quality.
- Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
- Assisted in installation of new crossties by hand-digging holes for them to be placed into.
Lead Shipping Clerk
Foster Farms Poultry
Farmerville, LA
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervised a team of 5-10 shipping clerks in daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when loading, unloading freight from trucks, trailers.
- Scheduled regular maintenance for warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and ordering new supplies when needed.
- Prepared bills of lading prior to shipment release to ensure proper documentation is provided.
- Performed periodic cycle counts to maintain an accurate count of inventory on hand.
- Trained new employees on warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, packing and shipping items.
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
Tally Clerk/Warehouse Forklift Operator
DG Foods
Bastrop, LA
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Compiled monthly accounts receivable reports for management review.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing payments.
- Verified the accuracy of financial documents such as invoices and purchase orders.
- Created new customer accounts within the system according to established procedures.
- Responded to customer inquiries concerning billing matters in a professional manner.
- Recorded movement of items and project materials in tally sheet.
- Weighed, measured and calculated dimensions to validate proper specifications.
- Stacked inventory according to bin storage configurations.
- Updated inventory and yard locations for misplaced and missing containers.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, LA05-2013
Skills
- Trimming
- Trailer loading
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Class A license
- Truck Weighing
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Equipment Operation
- Multitasking
- Welding skills
- Goal Setting
- Problem-Solving
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- First-aid and CPR
- GPS Navigation
- Shipping and receiving
- Stock control
- Order Management
- Warehouse Safety
- Barcode scanning
- Loading and unloading
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Safety Procedures
Timeline
Logger
JB Hunt Transport
09.2023 - Current
Driver
Reddy Ice
05.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Shipping Clerk
Foster Farms Poultry
07.2017 - 02.2019
Railroad Leader
J@T Rail
04.2017 - 04.2019
Tally Clerk/Warehouse Forklift Operator
DG Foods
09.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
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