Michael Metoyer
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a Class A commercial driver's license and strong communication skills. At Echo Movers, I enhanced on-time deliveries through strategic route planning, significantly improving customer satisfaction. Proven ability to lead teams and maintain safety compliance while optimizing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Truck Driver
Echo Movers
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Carried out regular vehicle maintenance to ensure reliability and reduce breakdowns.
- Navigated challenging road conditions safely while ensuring the timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely deliveries and professional communication.
- Coordinated closely with other drivers during multi-truck deliveries for seamless collaboration on larger projects.
- Increased on-time deliveries through meticulous route planning and time management skills.
- Expedited loading and unloading processes, reducing downtime at distribution centers.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and industry regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service during pickups and drop-offs, fostering repeat business opportunities.
- Supported warehouse personnel in loading/unloading procedures when necessary, minimizing delays in shipment processing times.
- Contributed to overall fleet efficiency by providing constructive feedback on operational improvements based on personal experience as a lead truck driver.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Daikin Air-Conditioning
Porter, TX
11.2018 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
Warehouse Associate
Academy Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA
04.2012 - 10.2018
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
Education
Bachelor Of Public Relations - Public Communication
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX06.2009
Diploma - General Studies
Sharpstown High School
Houston, TX04.2006
Skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Strong communication skills
- Safe driving practices
- Team leadership qualities
- Physical stamina and endurance
- Weather condition preparedness
- Hazardous materials handling
- Heavy lifting capacity
- Regulatory compliance
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Lead Truck Driver
Echo Movers
04.2023 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Daikin Air-Conditioning
11.2018 - 06.2022
Warehouse Associate
Academy Warehouse
04.2012 - 10.2018
Bachelor Of Public Relations - Public Communication
Texas Christian University
Diploma - General Studies
Sharpstown High School