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Michael Rivera

Allentown,PA

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs. Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

sharp fleet
Allentown, PA
04.2024 - Current
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.

Truck Driver

first round cargo
Allentown, PA
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • 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.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.

Truck Driver Class A

Knight Transportation
Carlisle, PA
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Delivered goods safely and on time to customers in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including dates, times, products delivered and customer signatures.
  • Inspected trucks for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo with forklift or other material handling equipment as needed.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws and regulations while driving.
  • Filled out log books accurately to document hours worked and rest breaks taken.
  • Reported any vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles immediately to supervisor.
  • Verified load against shipping papers before leaving delivery sites.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of truck cab and trailer before departing from terminal or yard.
  • Managed assigned routes efficiently to ensure on-time delivery of cargo.

Mixer Operator

Bimbo Bakeries USA
Breinigsville, PA
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Inspected equipment for safety hazards prior to use.
  • Maintained logs of all mixes produced during shift.
  • Cleaned mixer drums between batches by removing residual material with shovels or power washers.

Spot Welder / Assembler

Stanley Black & Decker
Allentown, PA
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Spot weld sheets of metal
  • Mig welding
  • Powder coating
  • Assembly line
  • Grind down rough edges using hand tools such as grinders, files and sandpaper.
  • Operate overhead cranes to move large items for welding purposes.
  • Read blueprints or drawings to determine the exact measurements and angles needed for each weld.
  • Keep records of production output, quality control results and other relevant data.
  • Train new employees in the safe use of welding machines and proper spot-welding techniques.

Stocker/cashier

Giant Food
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • Over night stocker
  • Cashier
  • Dairy/freezer
  • Unloading truck
  • Forklift operator
  • Electric pellet jack operator
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through manual systems and and or computerized databases.
  • Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
  • Loaded trucks with outgoing orders according to shipping manifests provided by customers.

Education

High school diploma -

LCCC
Allentown, PA

Skills

  • Welding
  • Arc welding
  • Mig
  • Mig welding
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Accounting
  • Forklift
  • Inventory Control
  • Shipping
  • Shipping And Receiving
  • Materials Handling
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Packaging
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Order Picking
  • Lawn Care
  • Manufacturing
  • Carpentry
  • Schematics
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Mowing
  • Electrical Experience
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Class A cdl
  • Tanker
  • Tanker endorsement
  • Route Management
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Safe Driving
  • Load security
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Press

Certification

Certified Forklift Operator, Class A CDL, 08/01/22, 08/31/27

Timeline

Truck Driver

sharp fleet
04.2024 - Current

Truck Driver

first round cargo
09.2023 - 04.2024

Truck Driver Class A

Knight Transportation
04.2023 - 09.2023

Mixer Operator

Bimbo Bakeries USA
11.2021 - 12.2022

Spot Welder / Assembler

Stanley Black & Decker
12.2020 - 11.2021

Stocker/cashier

Giant Food
08.2017 - 12.2020

High school diploma -

LCCC

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