Paul Vicars

Drove and operated a 26 foot box truck and worked as a contractor of the USPS. Picked up mail from the PDC and NDC and delivered mail to rural post offices in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.

Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Collaborated with other owner/operators in networking efforts to exchange information, resources, and business opportunities.
• Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.

Picked auto parts by driving a cherry picker.

Exceeded company expectations for order fulfillment speed and accuracy, consistently meeting or surpassing performance metrics.

• Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
• Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
• Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
• Minimized order errors with thorough double-checking procedures, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.

Ran both the exit and entry side of the steel Mill.

• Optimized equipment performance through regular maintenance checks, resulting in reduced downtime.
• Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards despite challenging conditions or time constraints.
• Banded coils and delivered to the central storage area.
• Prepared coils to be loaded into the mill.
• Assisted with changeovers.

Monitored multiple machines for product quality at all stages of the production process, and updated quality control records and reports.

• Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Developed comprehensive audit reports, providing valuable insights into areas requiring improvement.
• Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
• Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
• Increased accuracy of inspections by regularly calibrating measuring instruments and maintaining inspection equipment.

Inspected and wrapped products to be shipped, and operated a forklift to move them.

• Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
• Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
• Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.