Stephen Owens
Pinetops,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented yard driver with expertise in trailer maneuvering and safe driving practices. Committed to optimizing workflows and maintaining safety standards to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Driver
McLane Company
Battleboro, NC
11.2001 - 03.2026
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers efficiently across loading docks.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated trailer movements to optimize workflow and minimize waiting times.
- Maintained accurate records of trailer arrivals and departures for inventory management.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline delivery operations and ensure timely shipments.
- Monitored yard traffic to uphold safety standards and prevent accidents or incidents.
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Improved yard efficiency by implementing proper time management and organizational skills.
- Promoted a clean workspace through proactive litter removal and general upkeep of the yard area.
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
- Safely operated yard trucks, minimizing accidents and damage to property or equipment.
Receiving Clerk
Coastal Beverage Company
Farmville, NC
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Received and inspected incoming shipments to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
- Maintained inventory records using warehouse management systems for efficient tracking.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and streamline receiving processes.
- Trained new staff on safety procedures and proper handling of products.
- Oversaw daily operations in receiving department to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced product damage during handling and storage.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Enhanced warehouse organization by accurately sorting and categorizing incoming shipments.
- Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest Edgecombe High School
Pinetops, NC05-1994
Skills
- Trailer maneuvering
- Mechanical tools
- Safe driving practices
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Yard Driver
McLane Company
11.2001 - 03.2026
Receiving Clerk
Coastal Beverage Company
01.2000 - 06.2001
High School Diploma -
Southwest Edgecombe High School