Kevin Alton

• Studied production schedules to determine requirements, movements.
• Identified damaged materials to report shortages or quality deficiencies to management of racks.
• Performed daily equipment checks such as recharging truck's battery and equipment.
• Verified item accuracy by referring to pulling orders of loaded racks to shipping.
• Identified workplace safety hazards.
• Inspected Hilo machinery to determine need for repairs.
• Unloaded Bumper racks and goods at designated locations for best Shipping availability.
• Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
• Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating equipment.
• Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of Racks on hand.
• Coordinated with unload/ load team members based on current needs, avoiding concerns or delays.

• Listened to staff and customer issues and conflicts to deliver solutions, propel customer experiences.
• Oversaw day-to-day business operations on sales floor by fostering deep professional relationships with Drivers and customers.
• Implemented escalation procedures to effectively handle time-sensitive issues.
• Trained new hires, providing information and insight into corporate policies and procedures.
• Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Recruited, hired, mentored and trained Driver & Broker staff on business procedures, policies, duties and customer delivery methods.
• Devised strategies to boost customer sales and drive referrals due to excellent service resulting in new customer relationships.
• Developed robust relationships with income-producing clients.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
• Drafted invoices for completed work.
• Scheduled Drivers for rest time shifts, taking into account customer traffic and Driver strengths.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
• Negotiated with different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings.
• Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
• Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
• Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks.
• Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received.
• Oversaw special handling requirements and necessary documentation related to hazardous and sensitive materials.
• Rigged trucks and secured cargo.
• Processed payments and double checked orders.
• Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
• Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections and transportation processes.

• Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
• Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
• Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
• Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
• Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks.
• Oversaw special handling requirements and necessary documentation related to hazardous and sensitive materials.
• Processed payments and double checked orders.
• Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
• Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections and transportation processes.
• Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
• Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
• Updated clients on cargo and mail statuses by closely monitoring receipt and tracking processes.
• Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Advised clients on transportation and payment methods.

• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
• Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
• Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
• Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
• Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
• Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
• Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
• Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
• Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.

• Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
• Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
• Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
• Documented welding on specified work order.
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
• Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
• Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
• Assessed welds for specifications with work orders.
• Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.

Started out as General labor straight out of High School and worked my way up the ladder in every position till I shop Manager and Lean consultant for all operations.

Before Borgwarner closing the Plant and Relocating it in Chicago. I was a Powder coat painter,shipping clerk,welder of steel & aluminum,Press operator,Lean district consultant, shop forman.