Lydell Staples
Paducah,KY
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a Class A CDL and extensive experience at Averitt Express. Proven track record in optimizing delivery efficiency and ensuring DOT compliance. Skilled in GPS navigation and conflict resolution, with a commitment to safety and operational excellence. Recognized for training new drivers and enhancing team performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour CDL Driver
Averitt Express
Hickory, KY
08.2022 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles under varying weather conditions, ensuring timely deliveries to clients.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections and maintained vehicle compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize route planning and improve delivery efficiency.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures for safe driving practices.
- Monitored cargo loads for weight distribution and secured materials to prevent damage during transport.
- Implemented best practices for fuel efficiency and vehicle maintenance, reducing overall operational costs.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding delivery schedules and service issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and inventory management systems.
- Ensured safe transportation of goods by meticulously adhering to company safety procedures and federal regulations.
- Navigated various weather conditions safely while maintaining schedule adherence for time-sensitive deliveries.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail while completing necessary paperwork and documentation for each shipment, minimizing potential discrepancies.
Onboarding Coordinator
Pilgrims Pride JBS
Hickory, KY
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into company culture.
- Developed training materials to enhance employee understanding of policies and procedures.
- Streamlined communication between departments to improve new hire support and resource availability.
- Coordinated orientation sessions, presenting essential information on benefits and safety protocols.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Bop Marion
Marion Il
03.2013 - 10.2020
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklifts to ensure operational safety.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize storage space and improve workflow efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe work environment.
- Trained new employees on forklift operation and safety procedures, enhancing team capabilities.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of warehouse area to support operational efficiency.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Education
Incomplete - Accounting
Wkctc
Paducah, KYDiploma - High School Teaching
Mulenburg
Greenville, KY12.2004
Skills
- GPS navigation
- Weather condition awareness
- DOT compliance
- Product delivery
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Intermodal logistics
- Adherence to regulations
- Pretrip inspections
- Safe driving practices
- Air brake operation
- Defensive driving techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Basic mechanical repair
- Cargo handling
- Document management
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- GPS and route planning
- Heavy lifting
- Order picking and processing
- Basic maintenance
- Load security
- Vehicle inspection
- Accurate record keeping
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Tour CDL Driver
Averitt Express
08.2022 - Current
Onboarding Coordinator
Pilgrims Pride JBS
10.2020 - 05.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Bop Marion
03.2013 - 10.2020
Incomplete - Accounting
Wkctc
Diploma - High School Teaching
Mulenburg