Kenya Gardner
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Hardworking professional with several years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/Unloader
Road & Rail
Jacksonville, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Unloading cargo from train.
- Move vehicles to staging location
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
Yard Jockey Specialist
Sysco Foods Inc
Jacksonville, FL
04.2018 - 09.2024
- Directed truck drivers in loading and unloading operations and provided assistance as needed.
- Monitored and tracked shipments to ensure timely delivery.
- Move loaded and unloaded trailers in& out of dock to staging are
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Yard Jockey Specialist/Security Officer
BJ's Warehouse
Jacksonville, FL
06.2010 - 03.2018
- Verified accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments against invoices or purchase orders.
- Adhered strictly to DOT regulations concerning driver hours, vehicle maintenance logs.
- Performed daily inspections of yard jockey equipment, ensuring all safety protocols were adhered to.
- Move loaded & unloaded trailers out of dock to staging area.
- Check paperwork of drivers to check in for receiving delivery
- Communicated with customers about their orders, providing updates on arrival time, delays.
- Directed truck drivers in loading and unloading operations and provided assistance as needed.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to safety procedures as required by company policy.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all yard movements and inventory.
- Assisted in organizing the flow of traffic within the yard for maximum efficiency.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
Yard Jockey
Cocoa Cola
Jacksonville, FL
06.2004 - 04.2010
- Continuously monitored fuel levels in each vehicle throughout the day.
- Organized trailers according to customer requirements, utilizing space efficiently.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and completeness.
- Move trailers in & out of docks to staging area
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with drivers entering and exiting the facility.
- Managed trailer hook-ups for both drop and hook operations as well as live loads.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that may arise in the yard.
- Checked hazardous cargo placards for proper placement when necessary.
- Loaded and unloaded containers onto flatbeds using chains, straps or other securement devices as required.
- Ensured that paperwork was completed accurately prior to loading and unloading operations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with materials, ensuring proper documentation of all shipments.
- Moved and loaded materials by operating equipment like forklifts.
- Inspected vehicles, equipment and trailers in addition to performing basic maintenance.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Terrell County High School
Dawson, GA06-1994
Skills
- Passenger transportation
- Delivery pickup
- Commercial driving
- Daily logging
- Driving and transportation
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Safety protocols
- vehicles expertise
- Safety management
- Vehicle inspection
- Attention to detail
- Safe driving techniques
- Loading and unloading
- Clean driving record
- Safe driving practices
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Valid Driver's license
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
Timeline
Driver/Unloader
Road & Rail
10.2024 - Current
Yard Jockey Specialist
Sysco Foods Inc
04.2018 - 09.2024
Yard Jockey Specialist/Security Officer
BJ's Warehouse
06.2010 - 03.2018
Yard Jockey
Cocoa Cola
06.2004 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Terrell County High School
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