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Matthew Ericksen
Freight Inspector
Salt Lake City,Utah
Summary
Seasoned expert in the field of logistics with extensive experience loading and inspecting freight for optimized shipping coding, billing and efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate with a results-driven approach and a focus on regulatory compliance and safety. Additionally bringing vast knowledge and skills in vehicle inspection, maintenance and repairs. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
ABM Industries
09.2021 - Current
- Worked with and around the team's schedule to perform needed maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles and equipment including plumbing work on water and vacuum pumps.
- Improved overall fleet performance and reduced company costs by identifying trends in recurring issues and implementing preventive maintenance schedules and routine inspections.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities performed, allowing for effective tracking of equipment care and needs over time.
- Oversaw equipment parts and supply inventory; ordered, tracked/received shipments and picked up/delivered supplies needed.
Freight Inspector
FedEx Freight
08.2021 - Current
- Inspect freight of various types, size and class to ensure that bill charges are accurate and all DOT regulations are met.
- Ensure all international shipments meet border crossing regulations and that the necessary documentation is handled accordingly.
- Manage multiple projects whilst adhering to strict deadlines to ensure timely departure of freight.
- Improved inspection efficiency by creating templates and check lists.
- Maintained detailed records of all inspections performed, drafting a concise report of changes made to inspected freight; such as class, size, weight or shipping codes.
- Operate multiple forms of technology and software to create reports and data sheets pertaining to daily freight inspections.
Loading Dock Worker
FedEx Freight
08.2011 - 08.2021
- Operate forklift and pallet jacks to load and unload trucks in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding customer delivery expectations.
- Reduced cargo loading times with proper palletization and material handling techniques.
- Trained new team members to use proper loading and unloading techniques and comply with safety procedures, providing guidance on best practices within the loading dock area.
- Specially assigned to manage foreign shipping accounts from Mexico and Canada. This entailed ensuring all border crossing regulations were met and documentation needed was completed correctly.
Shop Manager
Ridin' Dirty Auto Detailing
04.2009 - 05.2011
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques to attract customers and drive sales.
- Delivery and pickup of vehicles, both privately owned and dealership vehicles.
- Cleaning of vehicles, carpet shampooing, buff and wax of vehicle exterior. engine bay steam cleaning.
- Keyholder who opened and closed shop daily.
- Draft daily schedules, vehicle list, supply list and profit reports.
- Maintain high level of safety working with power tools and abiding to all traffic laws during pickup and delivery.
Laborer
Viking Construction
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated skid-steers and excavators to facilitate precise excavation and grading.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Game Creation, 3D Enviorments.
Broadview Entertainment Arts University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Skills
Forklift operation
Report preparation
Vehicle inspection and repair
Reliability
Adaptibility
Comfortable working independently
Environmental and safety awareness
Regulatory compliance knowledge
Hand and power tool operation
Decision making
Task prioritization
Attention to detail
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Photoshop
Interests
Hiking / Rucking
Hunting
Fishing
Offroading
Target Shooting
Restoration Of Vehicles
Gaming
Traveling
Timeline
Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
ABM Industries
09.2021 - Current
Freight Inspector
FedEx Freight
08.2021 - Current
Loading Dock Worker
FedEx Freight
08.2011 - 08.2021
Shop Manager
Ridin' Dirty Auto Detailing
04.2009 - 05.2011
Laborer
Viking Construction
05.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Game Creation, 3D Enviorments.
Broadview Entertainment Arts University
05.2001 -