Michael Smith
Concord,NC
Summary
Dedicated CDL Class A graduate with hands-on training in commercial vehicle operation and DOT compliance. Completed extensive classroom and supervised driving hours, focusing on safety and operational procedures. Leverages 10+ years of experience in forklift and freight handling, demonstrating reliability and teamwork. Prepared to enhance transportation operations with a commitment to safety and professionalism.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Driver
CL DRIVING SCHOOL
Kannapolis, North Carolina
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Completed training at CL Driving School, earning Class A CDL certification to operate commercial vehicles safely.
- Operated commercial vehicles safely across various routes and conditions.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and vehicle readiness.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records, supporting regulatory adherence and operational efficiency.
- Completed 160 classroom hours and 20 driving hours.
FORKLIFT DISPOSAL OPERATOR
PRIME BEVERAGE GROUP
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Trained newly hired workers and team members to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
- Ensured organized work area through regular cleaning and hazard removal, promoting a safe work environment.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated with other departments to streamline production workflows and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Assembled products based on daily work orders and customer specifications.
Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
Saia LTL Freight
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials, maintaining safety protocols to prevent accidents.
- Unloaded and loaded freight to ensure timely and accurate inventory management.
- Moved and organized materials to streamline workflow for production processes.
Freight Handler /Forklift Operator
Fed Ex Freight
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Used equipment such as forklift and attachments to move materials and build decking.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated building and packing of orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Eliminated debris and waste from machinery, minimizing risk of clogs and malfunctions.
- Kept work site safe and organized through regular cleaning and hazard removal.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to discuss machine operation safety and job site safety.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Foreman
Russin Lumber Corporation
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Led a team of 5 in building, inspecting, and safely handling orders to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Reviewed project details to ensure accurate packing and delivery of materials to job sites.
- Ensured timely response in building and packing of orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized work site to promote safety.
- Operated forklifts safely in warehouse to transport materials.
- Read work orders to prepare as well as create work orders.
- Maintained cost-effective spare parts inventory to support consistent achievement of production goals.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
Janitorial Cleaner
Lcs Companies
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Performed wide range of manual and machine cleaning to achieve sparkling floors and surfaces.
- Adhered to company policies to complete timely and cost-effective cleaning tasks.
- Promoted site safety by ensuring proper handling of equipment, chemicals and material.
- Enhanced building cleanliness by implementing effective waste reduction methods.
- Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment and work areas, ensuring safe, sanitary conditions through sterilization of glassware.
- Projected friendly, positive image in interactions with employees and guests, fostering trusting relationships with team members.
Education
CDL CLASS A - CDL
CL DRIVING SCHOOL
Kannapolis, NC06-2026
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NY06-2004
Skills
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Load securing techniques Log maintenance
- Safety protocol adherence Load Inspection
- Safety compliance
- Freight operations
- Warehouse operations
- Pallet Jack
- Vehicle inspections
- Safe driving
- Equipment operation
- Accident prevention
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Weight distribution
- Trailer coupling
- Regulation compliance
- Route optimization
- Time-sensitive problem solving
- Vehicle systems
- Class A CDL
Hobbies and Interests
- Video Gaming
- Digital Art and Animation
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination.
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I like working with my hands and fixing things.
- Animal Care
Timeline
CDL Class A Driver
CL DRIVING SCHOOL
07.2026 - 08.2026
FORKLIFT DISPOSAL OPERATOR
PRIME BEVERAGE GROUP
11.2023 - 08.2025
Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
Saia LTL Freight
04.2022 - 06.2023
Freight Handler /Forklift Operator
Fed Ex Freight
06.2019 - 12.2021
Foreman
Russin Lumber Corporation
06.2015 - 11.2018
Janitorial Cleaner
Lcs Companies
08.2013 - 04.2014
CDL CLASS A - CDL
CL DRIVING SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy