Richard Knapp
South River,New Jersey
Summary
Professional Commercial Truck Driver with experience transporting and delivering freight for various industries. Strong communication skills to work with and support the team. Well-organized and proven record of reliability, on-time performance, defensive driving and safety. Meticulous and orderly with attention to detail, manage multiple tasks and skill in working under pressure. Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Wescon Distribution & Supply
Dayton, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels, tires and brakes to ensure safe operation.
- Inspected cargo for accuracy and completeness prior to delivery.
- Followed safety regulations and traffic laws while driving the truck.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer before each trip.
- Maintained accurate daily logs of travel activities.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner.
- Loaded and unloaded freight using appropriate equipment and tools safely.
- Recorded all deliveries accurately on paperwork provided by customer.
- Reported any problems or delays encountered during trips promptly to supervisor.
- Provided excellent customer service when delivering products or services.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Monitored road conditions and reported hazardous situations to supervisors immediately.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations, such as hours of service, weight limits.
- Managed time efficiently by planning routes ahead of time based on delivery orders.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to locate destinations quickly and efficiently.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents including manifests, bills of lading.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning health and safety standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading operations when needed using forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles according to established guidelines.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Inspected vehicles regularly for damage and wear and tear, providing reports to supervisor of findings.
Production Supervisor/ Yard Jockey
Union Beverage Packers Llc.
Hillside, New Jersey
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
- Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers
- Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked
- Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
- Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
Assistant Supervisor/ Yard Jockey
Recycle Inc.
South Plainfield, New Jersey
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
- Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
Quality Control
Mauser
East Brunswick, New Jersey
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples
- Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment
- Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses
- Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms
- Identify quality problems and recommend solutions
- Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release
- Investigate or report questionable test results
- Receive and inspect raw materials
- Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Supervisor
Mr. T Maintenance Llc.
Rahway, New Jersey
01.2005 - 08.2009
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges
- Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
- Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
- Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
- Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
- Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures
- Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties
- Align and balance new equipment after installation.
Machine Operator
Studio Molding
East Brunswick, New Jersey
11.2002 - 12.2004
- Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment
- Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products
- Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality
- Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements
- Start up and shut down processing equipment
- Prepare and assemble materials
- Provide advice or training to other technicians
- Measure and record data associated with operating equipment
- Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports
- Keep production logs
- Clean production equipment or work areas.
Education
Completed coursework towards High School Diploma -
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
06.2002
Skills
- Accurate records and reports
- Managing schedules
- Vehicle inspections
- Pre- and post-trip inspections
- Truck and equipment monitoring
- Long distance driving
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safe driving operations
- Vehicle Inspection
- Safety Management
- Loading and unloading
- Route planning expertise
- Pickups and drop offs
- Maintaining delivery logs
- Tractor trailer driving experience
- Defensive Driving Practices
- Product delivery
- Heavy Lifting
- Lifting heavy objects
- Safety Training
- Safety documentation and materials
- Training and mentoring
- Protective Equipment
- OSHA Regulations
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Chemical Handling
- Hazard Identification
- OSHA Compliance
- Emergency Response
- Worker Training
- Workplace Safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Wescon Distribution & Supply
09.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor/ Yard Jockey
Union Beverage Packers Llc.
07.2016 - 08.2022
Assistant Supervisor/ Yard Jockey
Recycle Inc.
07.2014 - 07.2016
Quality Control
Mauser
08.2009 - 03.2011
Supervisor
Mr. T Maintenance Llc.
01.2005 - 08.2009
Machine Operator
Studio Molding
11.2002 - 12.2004
Completed coursework towards High School Diploma -
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
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