Rathus Smith
709 Langley Dr. Dothan,AL
Summary
I am a dedicated and motivated worker seeking an opportunity to work with your company. In addition to being dependable and reliable, I am an experienced truck driver with knowledge about trucks, trailers, loading, unloading, and stocking goods.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Technician
Wayne Farms Llc
Dothan, AL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized food processing equipment according to established procedures.
- Reported any issues or problems with machines or equipment immediately to supervisors.
- Assembled, set up and tore down work stations and production lines and maintained neat, clean and safe work area.
- Prepared and handled hazardous chemicals used during processing.
- Used tools, sprayers and cleaning solutions to disinfect work areas.
Weaver
Twitchell Corporation
Dothan, AL
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Operate weaving machines to produce fabrics and textiles.
- Inspect looms for any broken threads, knots or other irregularities.
- Adjust tension on warp and weft yarns as needed to ensure quality of fabric.
- Thread heddles and reeds into the loom in order to prepare it for operation.
- Replace worn out parts in the loom with new ones as needed.
- Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from specifications.
- Select appropriate yarns according to type and quality of fabric being produced.
- Make sure all safety measures are followed while operating machinery in a safe manner.
- Keep work area clean and organized at all times.
- Train new employees on how to use weaving machines correctly.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Brundidge, AL
06.2016 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
08.2015 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
Poultry Processor
Wayne Farms LLC
Dothan, Al
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Inspected and sorted poultry items for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensured that the poultry processing area was kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Utilized knives, scissors, and other tools to cut up whole chickens into parts as needed.
- Communicated effectively with other team members regarding product specifications or any problems encountered during processing activities.
- Followed company policies related to health and safety regulations while performing job tasks.
- Used special knives, tools and equipment to cut, debone and separate meat.
- Learned and followed USDA standards in handling raw meat and worked effectively with USDA inspectors.
Education
Truck Driving
Road Master CDL School
Arkansas05-2015
Associate - Business Administration
Bainbridge State College
Bainbridge, GA05-2014
Skills
- CDL LICENSED
- Forklift Operator
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Route Planning
- Pressure Washing
- Heavy Lifting
- Safe Driving
- Materials Transport
- Cargo Handling
- Safe Driving Practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Driven and Determined
- Excellent Communication
Certification
Class A CDL
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sanitation Technician
Wayne Farms Llc
01.2021 - 01.2022
Weaver
Twitchell Corporation
03.2018 - 09.2020
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
06.2016 - 07.2017
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
08.2015 - 06.2016
Poultry Processor
Wayne Farms LLC
06.2013 - 07.2014
Truck Driving
Road Master CDL School
Associate - Business Administration
Bainbridge State College
Class A CDL
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