Seth Osafo
Express Catering
Dallas,NC
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Language
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Certification
4
years of professional experience
Certified Yard Switcher with strong yard truck operation, trailer spotting, and safety compliance skills. Experienced in connection checks, dock coordination, and equipment reporting to keep traffic moving safely and on time.
Work History
Certified Yard Switcher
3 Years 2 Months- Moved trailers between yard and dock spaces using yard truck.
- Inspected tractor-trailer and fifth-wheel connections to ensure safe relocation of equipment.
- Confirmed trailer numbers and dock door assignments for proper placement.
- Worked with dock staff to coordinate inbound and outbound moves.
- Coordinated with personnel via radios and telephones to convey switching instructions and adapt to traffic changes.
- Completed switcher logs and reported equipment issues to supervisors.
- Oversaw yard traffic to ensure safe movement and minimize potential delays.
Airport Ramp Agent
4 Years 2 Months- Inspected ramp areas for safety hazards before aircraft arrival.
- Followed airport safety rules during tarmac and loading operations.
- Assisted crew with aircraft turnaround and catering coordination.
- Communicated flight schedules with catering and ground crew teams.
- Unloaded supplies from catering trucks and staged them for ramp service.
- Secured galley carts and service items for airport transport.
- Reported equipment issues and service delays to Express Catering supervisors.
- Operated heavy equipment such as tugs, loaders, belt loaders, conveyor belts.
- Worked closely with air traffic controllers in order to maintain smooth operations on the ramp.
Truck Driver
4 Months- Operated Transport Schneider freight trucks on scheduled regional and long-haul routes.
- Inspected vehicles pre-trip to ensure brakes, lights, tires, and cargo securement met safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded freight according to Transport Schneider delivery requirements.
- Completed route logs and delivery papers, accurately documenting Transport Schneider shipments for efficient tracking.
- Secured cargo with straps, chains, and tarps, ensuring safe transport and compliance with Transport Schneider standards.
- Communicated with dispatch on delays, route changes, and delivery updates.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Yard truck operation
Trailer spotting
Connection inspection
Dock door assignment
Switcher logs
Yard traffic management
Vehicle inspection
Cargo securement
Safety compliance
Equipment reporting
Communication
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- CDL
Timeline
Certified Yard Switcher
FedEx Grounds
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Truck Driver
Transport Schnieder
04.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Airport Ramp Agent
Express Catering
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Adenta Senior School
High School Diploma
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