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Mason Thompson

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Reliable Hauler experienced in transporting Livestock and other types of goods. Expertise with road safety laws. Trained welding skills and certifications with on the job experience. Automotive maintenance and service experience. Heavy machinery experience. Consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing multiple, concurrent orders to drive customer satisfaction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Livestock Hauler (CDL A)

Hershey AG
Marietta, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
  • Checked vehicles to ensure proper functioning of safety equipment.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections on trucks, trailers, and cargo prior to each trip.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, pickups, and other related paperwork.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws and regulations while driving.
  • Calculated estimated arrival times at destinations based on factors such as load weight and distance traveled.
  • Regularly cleaned trucks both inside and out for appearance purposes.
  • Inspected truck tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water levels regularly to maintain proper working order.
  • Reported any mechanical issues or problems encountered during trips promptly to management.
  • Navigated unfamiliar roads using maps or GPS systems effectively without getting lost.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.

CDL Truck Driver

Cooper Booth Wholesale Co.
Lancaster, PA
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all unloaded merchandise including quantity and type of material received.

Warehouse Operator

Neffsville Plumbing & Heating
Lancaster, PA
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
  • Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Assembled orders according to customer requests.
  • Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.

Welder

JGM
Coatesville, PA
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.

Automotive Technician

Walmart
Parkesburg, PA
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
  • Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
  • Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety procedures while performing repairs.

Cashier

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
Gap, PA
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.

Education

CDL A - Class A Trucking

Shelly Truck Driving Institute
York, PA
04-2023

Trade Degree - Welding

Philadelphia Technician Training
Philadelphia, PA
06-2022

High School Diploma -

Octorara Area High School
Atglen, PA
06-2020

Skills

  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Route planning expertise
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Welding safety
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Welding Equipment Maintenance
  • Stick Welding
  • MIG welding expertise
  • TIG Welding
  • Loading and unloading
  • Crane Operations
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Logbook Maintenance
  • Vehicle inspection proficiency
  • Air Brake Operation
  • Defensive driver training
  • Mechanical Knowledge

Certification

  • CDL A License
  • Welding Certifications in MIG, Flux, TIG, and Stick welding

Timeline

Livestock Hauler (CDL A)

Hershey AG
08.2023 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

Cooper Booth Wholesale Co.
04.2023 - 08.2023

Warehouse Operator

Neffsville Plumbing & Heating
09.2022 - 04.2023

Welder

JGM
06.2022 - 09.2022

Automotive Technician

Walmart
07.2021 - 01.2022

Cashier

NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
09.2020 - 06.2021

CDL A - Class A Trucking

Shelly Truck Driving Institute

Trade Degree - Welding

Philadelphia Technician Training

High School Diploma -

Octorara Area High School
Mason Thompson