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Willie Little

Opelika,AL

Summary

Hardworking production operator offering 10+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Operator

A-1 Employment
11.2023 - Current
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
  • Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Self-employed
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

OTR Truck Driver

Melton Truck Lines
02.2019 - 08.2022
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 50-mile transports
  • Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times
  • Charted upcoming routes using both GPS technology and maps
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues

Master Technician

NTB - National Tire & Battery
06.2018 - 12.2018

Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs

Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments

  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed mileage-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets
  • Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new oil

Master Technician

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tire
11.2016 - 05.2018

Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition

  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed mileage-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter
  • Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments
  • Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary maintenance, including belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements

OTR Truck Driver

Tyson Foods
09.2015 - 10.2016
  • Loading/unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles
  • Kept meticulous logs of all correspondence with customers and freight recipients
  • Maintained open communication with dispatching staff to stay on top of scheduling changes and keep customers well-informed

OTR Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
07.2014 - 08.2015

Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements

  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers to provide updated information on road conditions and potential hazards

OTR Truck Driver

Warner
12.2012 - 05.2014
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times
  • Optimized routes based on road knowledge, traffic updates and GPS data
  • Organized accurate and compliant shipping paperwork and financial records to avoid errors
  • Maintained accurate records of all correspondence with customers and freight recipients

Education

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Lafayette, AL
05.1999

High School Diploma -

CDL Training Services & Consulting, Inc
Paducah, KY
08.2012

Skills

  • Strong communicator
  • Friendly and personable
  • Leadership ability
  • Expense control
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Assembly and Production
  • Materials Handling
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Works well under pressure

Timeline

Production Operator

A-1 Employment
11.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Self-employed
08.2022 - 10.2023

OTR Truck Driver

Melton Truck Lines
02.2019 - 08.2022

Master Technician

NTB - National Tire & Battery
06.2018 - 12.2018

Master Technician

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tire
11.2016 - 05.2018

OTR Truck Driver

Tyson Foods
09.2015 - 10.2016

OTR Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
07.2014 - 08.2015

OTR Truck Driver

Warner
12.2012 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School

High School Diploma -

CDL Training Services & Consulting, Inc
Willie Little