Paul Arnold
Troy,OH
Summary
Skilled trailer mover and forklift operator with extensive experience in yard switching, cargo handling, and equipment operation. Focused on safe, accurate trailer placement, organized staging areas, and fast support for dock and dispatch teams.
Overview
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1
Language
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Spotter/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Shippers Automotive Group
04.2016 - 09.2026
- Positioned trailers accurately to support efficient dock flow and loading schedules.
- Backed trailers into assigned spots while maintaining awareness of pedestrians and obstacles.
- Inspected yard areas and equipment to identify safety hazards before moving trailers.
- Communicated trailer locations clearly with dispatch, dock teams, and supervisors.
- Verified trailer numbers, seal status, and yard inventory to maintain accurate placement.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound moves to reduce bottlenecks in shipping operations.
- Followed yard safety procedures and equipment checks to support consistent daily operations.
- Maintained organized staging areas to improve trailer availability and workflow efficiency.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections of yard tractors, identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance concerns promptly.
Yard Jockey
ODW Logistics
03.2011 - 04.2015
- Moved trailers between dock doors and yard locations to support continuous loading and unloading flow.
- Coupled and uncoupled trailers safely, checking lights, landing gear, and fifth-wheel alignment before movement.
- Inspected trailer conditions for damage, security, and readiness before positioning units for dispatch.
- Coordinated with dock and warehouse teams to prioritize trailer placement and minimize delays.
- Operated yard truck equipment with consistent attention to safety rules and site traffic procedures.
- Tracked trailer locations and updated yard status to maintain accurate unit availability.
- Repositioned trailers to clear dock space and keep warehouse operations organized and efficient.
- Responded quickly to schedule changes, adjusting trailer movement to match loading and shipping demands.
- Reduced yard congestion by coordinating with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse personnel for smooth operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gods Teen High School
Springfield, OHSkills
- Trailer maneuvering
- Forklift operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Cargo handling
- Safety compliance
- Yard management
- Equipment operation
- Mechanical inspection
- Yard switching
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Trained new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks at a rate of pounds per hour.
- Checked and recorded floor-loading limits with % accuracy.
- Consistently determined load weight to within pounds.
- Collaborated with team of in the development of .
- Achieved by completing with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Yard Spotter/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Shippers Automotive Group
04.2016 - 09.2026
Yard Jockey
ODW Logistics
03.2011 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Gods Teen High School