William Kitchens
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Voestalpine
White, GA
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
CDL Class A Driver
LH Hauling Inc.
Carrollton, GA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- 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.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
Crude Oil Transport Driver
Bulk Crude Transportation
Alva, OK
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Repaired surface machinery and performed period equipment inspections.
- Operated and maintained compressors and blending systems in accordance with requirements.
- Monitored production levels and adjusted equipment and pipelines to minimize downtime.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
- Maneuvered large tanker trucks into very tight spaces for loading and unloading purposes.
- Adhered to all safe driving laws and regulations when operating tanker truck for crude oil transportation.
- Measured crude oil before and after loading and took precautions to avoid spills.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
Apprentice Machinist
Kitchens Machine Tool And Grinding
Holly Springs, GA
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided ideas for continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Maintained shop equipment by checking fluid levels and sanding and cleaning parts.
- Operated band saws, CNC mills and lathes in machine shop.
- Arc and Mig welded items to achieve customer requirements.
- Inspected parts using calipers, micrometers and depth gauges.
- Performed quality assessments, measurements and final inspections as assigned by supervisor.
- Kept work area neat and tidy to safeguard workspace and efficiently locate tools and other items.
- Tested tolerances to achieve high-quality output of machined tools and parts.
- Deburred, polished and ground machine parts to preserve functionality.
Education
GED -
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, GANo Degree - Autobody Technology/ Welding
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GASkills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Replenishment
- Packing and Scanning
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Handheld Scanners
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Voestalpine
10.2022 - 10.2023
CDL Class A Driver
LH Hauling Inc.
06.2021 - 06.2022
Crude Oil Transport Driver
Bulk Crude Transportation
08.2014 - 05.2021
Apprentice Machinist
Kitchens Machine Tool And Grinding
05.2012 - 08.2014
GED -
Okefenokee Technical College
No Degree - Autobody Technology/ Welding
Chattahoochee Technical College
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