Justin Strothers
Arlington,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Dockworker with extensive experience at Saia LTL Freight. Expert in freight loading and inventory organization, consistently enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to train new hires and implement safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents. Proficient in forklift operation and committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dockworker
Saia LTL Freight
Grand Prairie, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials efficiently within the warehouse.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing and labeling products accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safe operations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Assisted in training new hires, ensuring they were well-prepared to perform their duties effectively.
- Reduced workplace accidents by implementing proper lifting techniques and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Inspected cargo for signs of damage or loss and recorded discrepancies to bill of ladings.
Dock Forklift Driver
Estes Express
Dallas, TX
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Operated forklifts to efficiently load and unload materials from trucks and storage areas.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all lifting and transporting tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with warehouse team to optimize inventory management processes.
- Loaded outbound shipments securely onto transport vehicles following established guidelines.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics while adhering to workplace safety standards.
Forklift Operator
Ulta-Lit Technologies
Dallas, TX
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently across warehouse floor.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safe forklift operation and company procedures, fostering a culture of safety.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by performing regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping floors and removing debris.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures, promoting a strong safety culture.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Reduced loading times with efficient palletizing, wrapping, and staging of products for shipment.
Receiving Associate
UPS
Fort Worth, TX
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Oversaw receiving processes to ensure accurate inventory management and timely product placement.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and efficient handling procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in shipments, enhancing communication flow.
- Implemented improved tracking systems, reducing errors in inventory records significantly.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamar High School
Arlington, TX06-2010
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Dock equipment operation
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack handling
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Load security
- Inventory organization
- Freight loading
- Freight handling
- Container loading and unloading
- Freight stacking
- Forklift and pallet jack use
- Time management
- Machine operation
- Stocking shelves
- Heavy lifting
- Labeling and boxing
Timeline
Dockworker
Saia LTL Freight
09.2023 - Current
Dock Forklift Driver
Estes Express
07.2020 - 09.2023
Forklift Operator
Ulta-Lit Technologies
07.2018 - 08.2020
Receiving Associate
UPS
01.2015 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Lamar High School