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Robert Lydecker

Knoxville,FL

Summary

Experienced Dock Operations Trainer with over 20 years of industry expertise. Skilled in efficiently handling materials from trucks and containers, operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and various equipment. Dedicated to ensuring safe and timely freight delivery. Proven track record as a training manager, adept at adapting to diverse scenarios and excelling under pressure.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Dock Operations Trainer

XPO
08.2016 - 07.2025
  • Proactively identified areas of improvement and recommended solutions
  • Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
  • Developed and maintained a positive working environment
  • Monitored the loading and unloading of freight to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Regularly reviewed and updated dock procedures and processes
  • Created and oversaw training programs for operations.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
  • Trained and mentored 87 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.

Forklift Operator

L&S Logistics Inc.
10.2012 - 10.2016
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number of type of product was loaded and shipped
  • Recorded information regarding movement of supplies, materials, and finished products for accurate forecasting and reporting
  • Trained and developed new forklift operators to assist in daily operations, ensuring that they received the necessary information

Freight Handler

FedEx Freight
08.2006 - 08.2010
  • Experienced in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move heavy items
  • Monitored and reported any issues with freight shipments
  • Assisted with the loading and unloading of freight from delivery vehicles
  • Assisted with the organization of inventory in the warehouse
  • Identified and reported any damaged or missing freight to the supervisor

Education

High School Diploma -

Mid Florida Tech
Orlando, FL
09.2002

Skills

  • Strategic performance planning
  • Safety committee leadership
  • Training operations staff
  • Team leadership
  • Expertise in HAZMAT handling
  • In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dock Operations Trainer

XPO
08.2016 - 07.2025

Forklift Operator

L&S Logistics Inc.
10.2012 - 10.2016

Freight Handler

FedEx Freight
08.2006 - 08.2010

High School Diploma -

Mid Florida Tech

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