Travis Knopfel
Kreber
Trinity ,NC
18
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in forklift operation and safety adherence. Skilled in managing inventory and training new team members, contributing to improved workflow and reduced workplace incidents. Reliable NON-CDL box truck driver with 4+ years of experience operating 26ft trucks with liftgates across high-density urban and regional routes. Maintaining a high on-time delivery rate, zero at-fault accidents, and expert proficiency in freight handling.
Work History
Grip/Forklift Driver
11 Years 8 Months- Assisted in setting up and dismantling production equipment for various projects.
- Managed inventory of grip equipment, ensuring availability of necessary tools for each shoot day.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintained equipment for optimal performance.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating heavy machinery.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Operated box truck to deliver goods efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections, maintaining operational readiness and safety standards.
House Mover
2 Years 3 Months- Operated moving equipment to safely transport items between locations.
- Assisted in packing and unpacking household goods with care and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily moving operations seamlessly.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during loading and unloading processes.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Optimized space utilization within moving trucks using strategic planning techniques that prioritized fragile items for secure transport.
- Achieved efficient house moving by carefully packing, loading, and unloading clients'' belongings.
- Operated box truck for timely and efficient deliveries across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Safely transported goods to customers, adhering to strict deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Landscaper
2 Years 4 Months- Designed and implemented landscape layouts tailored to client preferences.
- Operated and maintained landscaping tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Executed planting, pruning, and lawn care tasks with attention to detail.
- Collaborated with clients to assess needs and provide personalized landscaping solutions.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
Grip
2 Years 4 Months- Operated camera equipment and lighting setups to support production teams.
- Assisted with loading and unloading gear, ensuring proper organization on set.
- Collaborated with crew members to maintain optimal workflow during shoots.
- Monitored equipment for functionality, reporting issues for timely repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment on location.
Education
S.M.A.W. - Welding
Skills
Forklift operator certification
Shipping and receiving
Safe driving practices
Punctuality
Defensive driving
DOT regulations
Multitasking
Organizational skills
Timeline
Grip/Forklift Driver
Kreber
2015.02 - CurrentRead More
House Mover
Robinsons Moving
2014.06 - 2016.09Read More
Landscaper
Self-employeed
2009.04 - 2011.08Read More
Grip
Tribuzio-Hilliard Studio
2008.06 - 2010.10Read More
Davidson County Community College
S.M.A.W. from Welding
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