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Yolonda Flowers

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Extensive experience in warehouse operations, material management, production control, and shipping/receiving. Proven ability to assist and direct individual and group tasks. Knowledge of MS Office systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Responsible for the optimization of the overall transportation process. Optimization includes, but not limited to, ensuring process operators have the skill sets necessary to respond to current and future throughput, operations and maintenance are working hand in hand to provide reliable equipment, and active in pursuing opportunities to improve cost, quality, safety, and throughput. Areas of Strength include Customer and Personal Service Monitoring Leadership Time Management Problem Solving Inventory Management Microsoft Office Skills Communication Skills Transportation Industry Railroad Industry Multitasking Ability to Travel

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Worker

Owens Corning
12.2022 - Current
  • Efficiently and safely operated palletizer machines after checking changing daily work orders.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Inspected utility systems to confirm fully-functioning operation and to identify necessary repairs.
  • Communicated with customers to address identified issues and provide updates on repairs.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility systems.
  • Collected and disposed of trash and debris.
  • Completed daily maintenance tasks in record time to maximize productivity.
  • Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.

Truck Driver

Werner Enterprises
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from 53’ dry van trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules
  • 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
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes

Intermodal Service, Reports, Customer Service Representative

CSX Intermodal
02.2007 - 05.2022
  • Gate Inspector (Ingate and Out Gate containers)
  • Champions Safety (Safety Committee member)
  • Answer phone calls and emails in adequate time
  • Complete Work Schedules for employees
  • Verifies accuracy of physical inventory
  • Tracks and measures Terminal shipments
  • Loadmaster (programming trains to be loaded)
  • Assist Transportation crew with incoming and outgoing trains
  • Assist Terminal Manager and Operation Manager as needed
  • Inspecting railcars and containers for damage
  • Hostler Operator
  • Champions continuous improvement

Education

Diploma -

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
06.2023

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Assembly line
  • Equipment monitoring

Timeline

Utility Worker

Owens Corning
12.2022 - Current

Truck Driver

Werner Enterprises
06.2022 - 12.2022

Intermodal Service, Reports, Customer Service Representative

CSX Intermodal
02.2007 - 05.2022

Diploma -

Atlanta Technical College
Yolonda Flowers