Ryan Brandenburg
Appleton,WI
Summary
After a 15 year career as a class A cdl driver i have moved off the road into manufacturing. I enjoy operating forklifts and have been loading and unloading trailers with various types of freight including fork and clamp trucks thru out my driving career. I enjoy seeing part of a team and helping everyone succeed. Have recently gained some skills as a machine operator on a paper machine. Excited to continue my growth in manufacturing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Georgia Pacific
Green Bay, WI
03.2025 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Use forklifts
Truck Driver
Badgerstate Western Inc
Abbotsford, WI
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
Truck Driver
Leslie Transport
Spring Green, WI
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Badger State Western
Abbotsford, WI
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Truck Driver
Sutton Transoort
Oshkosh, WI
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Appleton North High School
Appleton, WI06.2004
Skills
15 years fork lift experience
4 months recent experience machine operator
Knowledge of equipment and spotting deffects
Timeline
Machine Operator
Georgia Pacific
03.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Badgerstate Western Inc
10.2022 - 03.2025
Truck Driver
Leslie Transport
10.2021 - 10.2022
Truck Driver
Badger State Western
05.2018 - 10.2021
Truck Driver
Sutton Transoort
11.2017 - 05.2018
Diploma - General Studies
Appleton North High School