Richard Long
Savannah,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Lead with expertise in logistics coordination, regulatory compliance, and customer service. Proven track record in training team members and ensuring timely shipments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Colonial Group Inc.
Savannah, GA
05.2013 - 12.2025
- Utilized forklift and other warehouse equipment to safely load and unload pallets and containers.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries about product availability and shipment status promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by properly handling hazardous materials according to established guidelines and policies.
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies or misshipments effectively.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and standard operating procedures for equipment use.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and knowledge of warehouse operations.
Tanker Truck Driver
Florida Rock
Savannah, GA
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Operated tanker truck to transport liquid cargo safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Adhered to federal and state regulations regarding hazardous materials transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with operational standards.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for regulatory compliance and inventory tracking.
Truck Driver
US Xpress
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state transportation regulations during deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining vehicle safety and performance standards.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules and route planning.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and best practices for efficient driving.
Skills
- Supervisory experience
- Time management
- Customer service
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Quality control
- Logistics coordination
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Attention to detail
- Product packaging
- Warehouse functions
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Warehouse operations
- Load planning
Certification
49 CFR/IATA/IMDG Dangerous Good Training
RCRA DOT Certificate of Completion Hazardous Waste, Dot, Shippers and Emergency Response Training.
Hazardous Materials Operations Course
IBC Maintenance and Testing Course
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Colonial Group Inc.
05.2013 - 12.2025
Tanker Truck Driver
Florida Rock
01.2012 - 05.2013
Truck Driver
US Xpress
01.2007 - 01.2012