Steve Hopkins
Salt Lake City
Summary
Results-driven dock forklift operator skilled in warehouse navigation and freight handling. Recognized for maintaining high standards of workplace cleanliness and conducting thorough safety checks, ensuring seamless logistics operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Forklift Driver
Stockley Local Delivery Services
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2025 - Current
- Operate forklifts to efficiently load and unload cargo from delivery trucks.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols during warehouse operations.
- Conduct routine inspections of forklift equipment for optimal performance.
- Facilitate efficient inventory management through systematic organization of stock in facility.
- Facilitate communication with drivers regarding load preferences and truck loading specifications.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of facility to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee facility operations in absence of supervisor to ensure seamless functionality.
Professional Dog Trainer
Happy Healthy Dog Training INC.
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2022 - Current
- Direct all aspects of business operations as owner and operator.
- Administer inventory control processes to ensure optimal supply levels and product availability.
- Spearhead coordination and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies.
- Assist in maintaining accurate financial records. Supported bookkeeping tasks to ensure compliance with standards. Helped organize financial documents for easy access.
- Collaborate with pet owners to establish clear communication and training goals for their pets.
- Maintain a clean training arena for group classes and general facility cleanliness.
- Consult with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Strengthen relationships between handlers and working dogs by facilitating bonding exercises designed to build trust and mutual understanding.
- Develop customized training programs for diverse dog breeds and behavioral issues.
- Conduct group training sessions, enhancing socialization skills in dogs and owner engagement.
- Utilize positive reinforcement techniques to promote effective learning and behavior modification.
- Assess individual dog behaviors to tailor training approaches for optimal outcomes.
Ground Operations Agent
Southwest Airlines
Salt Lake City, UT
02.1997 - 04.2022
- Coordinated aircraft ground handling activities to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
- Worked the warehouse where I weighed, stacked, picked up and delivered air cargo, checked air cargo handled against accompanying forms to identify any missed discrepancies and corrected routine errors.
- Operated and/or drove motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, fork lifts and de-ice trucks.
- Handled all aspects of loading, stowing and unloading baggage, cargo airmail, air freight, balanced company materials according to a plan received either electronically or manually from an Operations Agent. Submitted, either electronically or manually, a Cargo Bin Loading to an Operations Agent.
- Conducted safety checks on ground support equipment and Air Craft to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety protocols as well as any and all system wide operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Salt Lake City, UTNo Degree -
Catch Canine Trainers Academy
OnlineSkills
- Workplace cleanliness
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse navigation
- Freight handling
- Load planning
- Dock safety procedures
- Weight distribution
Timeline
Dock Forklift Driver
Stockley Local Delivery Services
11.2025 - Current
Professional Dog Trainer
Happy Healthy Dog Training INC.
01.2022 - Current
Ground Operations Agent
Southwest Airlines
02.1997 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
West High School
No Degree -
Catch Canine Trainers Academy