Welcome new hires and introduce company culture, safety standards, and values.
Explain Ryder's operational processes, policies, and expectations.
Assess baseline knowledge and ensure understanding before field training begins.
All new hires receive hands-on Ryder System training when they begin floor duties.
Checked in inbound and outbound trucks, verifying load information and directing drivers to assigned dock or yard locations.
Confirmed trailer locations within the yard to ensure accurate inventory and smooth logistics operations.
Printed, copied, and organized bills of lading and other shipping documents.
Checked trailers out upon departure, ensuring that all paperwork and load details are complete and accurate.
Load picked orders according to Ryder Operating policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, Lot Verification.
Unload, move, stack, and stage customer products and materials, both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.
Promote safety awareness among Ryder team members and ensure a secure work environment.
Order Picker
Amazon
Kenosha, WI
08.2015 - 10.2016
Ensure that the picked product conforms to the order provided.
Check the product to ensure that it is in proper working condition and is not damaged.
Isolate damaged items to a predefined marked area and report it to supervisors.
Ensure that containers are marked properly and labeled appropriately.
Ensure that package information is recorded manually first and then punched into the database system along with its status.
Transport packed materials to the shipment pallet using hand equipment or forklifts.
Enter picking, packing and loading information into the predefined Amazon database.
Report any errors in product selection and quantity to the supervisor immediately.
Material Handler
Simplified Staffing/ Rust Oleum
Kenosha, WI
03.2011 - 07.2015
Safely palletized customers' products as they're picked from their designated locations.
Drop off palletized products to the shipping dock on a route to customers.
Regularly maintained, safe work environment.
TOW TRUCK DRIVER
BEACH PARK AUTO CENTER
03.2007 - 10.2010
Transported vehicles by wheel-lift tow truck and flatbed truck short & long distances.
Performed emergency road service including changing tires, jump starting vehicles, unlocking autos.
Work with local police and fire department for accident cleanups.
Performed basic auto maintenance including change brakes, rotors, drums, tune-ups, fluids and filter changes, change fuel pumps, water pumps, gas tanks.
Primary person on call 24 hours a day during the week and every other weekend.
Dispatch other drivers to locations as needed.
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
TRIATIC MECHANICAL
05.2003 - 12.2006
Supervised a team of four warehouse staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to company procedures.
Managed shipping and receiving activities, maintaining accurate inventory and documentation.
Handled invoicing, order processing, and customer service to ensure timely and accurate communication with clients.
Coordinated with vendors to secure materials, negotiate pricing, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Implemented process improvements to increase productivity, efficiency, and workflow accuracy.
Identified and resolved operational bottlenecks to enhance overall warehouse performance.
Performed routine maintenance and repairs on company vehicles, warehouse tools, and forklifts to minimize downtime.
Blow Bold Operator
Culligan International
North Brook, IL
09.1997 - 03.2003
Assembled water filters.
Manufactured jackets for water softeners.
Assisted as a material handler.
Qualified forklift operator.
Changed tooling and setting as stated on blueprint.
Education
High School -
W.T. Sampson High School
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
06-1994
Skills
Flatbed truck operator
Tow truck
Forklift
General knowledge of auto mechanics
Class C non CDL driver's license
Home repair
Shipping/receiving warehouse supervisor
Trained plastic injection mold and blow mold operator
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