Wayne May
Ft Lauderdale ,FL
Summary
Experienced in driving forklifts, mules, hoppers and front end loaders. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments. Reliable employee seeking Equipment Operator position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cross-Country Driver
BMC Freight International
Pompano Beach , FL
09.2021 - Current
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Managed a number of employees, at least 10 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Certified Forklift Operator
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
Hollywood, FL
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Foreman of Operations
Host Terminals
Ft Lauderdale , FL
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Operated heavy equipment on daily basis.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
Groundman
Labor Ready
Ft Lauderdale , FL
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record
Education
GED -
Plantation High School
Plantation, FL05.2002
Skills
- Order picking and processing
- Materials transport
- Processes and procedures
- Equipment monitoring
- Storage and Stacking
- Scale Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Truck Weighing
- Heavy Lifting
- Loading and Unloading
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- TWIC Card
Timeline
Cross-Country Driver
BMC Freight International
09.2021 - Current
Certified Forklift Operator
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
10.2019 - 11.2020
Foreman of Operations
Host Terminals
05.2016 - 09.2018
Groundman
Labor Ready
09.2012 - 05.2016
GED -
Plantation High School
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