I am a determined, dedicated and hardworking professional with experience in correction, truck driving and warehouse work. Have experience in operating forklift/navigator unloading and loading trucks. I am fast learning and always ready to learn something new.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Transervice
Lexington
07.2024 - Current
Operated commercial vehicles safely over long distances, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with federal guidelines.
Managed delivery schedules, optimizing routes for timely deliveries and fuel efficiency.
Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes, delays, and vehicle issues.
Implemented best practices for load securing, reducing risk of damage during transit.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Stacker Operator
DS Smith
Columbia, SC
12.2023 - 07.2024
Keep machine running ensuring order quality by checking each load for:
Warp, wrinkles, bond, or other quality problems
Review the run sheet for
Size, color, flute changes
Special unit counts and heights
Coating orders
Tear tape
Auxiliary set ups
Narrow and wide trim
Notify control room about problems
Record caliper of sheet at each grade change
Communicate with tally regarding:
Sorting out bad board
Number of stacks tied
Possible fall over loads before they discharge
Tie in multiple outs when possible
Clear jam ups
Fill out stacker checklist for each order
Proper maintenance reporting using work order procedure
Request help from the Dry End Assistant when necessary
Loader Operator
Super-Sod
Orangeburg, SC
11.2022 - 12.2023
Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.
Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
Inspected connections, tires and other components of machinery before operating to monitor for safety and functionality.
Assisted customers and contractors by loading materials in vehicles.
Arranged goods in supply yard and rotated following instructions to organize.
Positioned lifting devices to move loaded pallets, skids and boxes to designated areas.
Applied shrink wrap to pallets, securing product for storage and shipment.
Truck Driver Class A
Super-Sod
Orangeburg, SC
01.2022 - 11.2022
Operate company-owned and leased trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations.
Operate trucks for the delivery, pickup and relocation of farm products and materials.
Perform required before-, during- and after-operation “user maintenance” and provide required reports.
Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
Operate all MHE or Material Handling Equipment.
Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs.
Maintain and protect all property in excellent condition.
Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
Correctional Officer
State of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
04.2018 - 01.2022
Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Transported inmates to and from work sites with optimal security procedures.
Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
Security Guard
Security Management of South Carolina LLC
Columbia, SC
11.2017 - 01.2019
Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
Called police and fire departments during emergency situations, administering first aid and CPR until arrival.
Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons.
Wrote reports outlining incidents such as theft, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
Truck Driver Class A
Pepsi Bottling Companies
Columbia, SC
10.2016 - 09.2017
Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 50 pounds.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Truck Driver Class A
Schneider Transport
Charlotte, NC
05.2016 - 09.2016
Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Warehouse Worker
LEWIS-GOETZ
Columbia, SC
05.2016 - 05.2016
Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
Drive trucks in order to pick up incoming stock or to deliver parts to designated locations.
Do custom fabrication of hoses, belts, gaskets per customer specifications as well as other various warehouse responsibilities listed below:
Stock Clerk
GASTON IGA
Gaston, SC
08.2006 - 07.2009
Received, added prices and stocked grocery items on shelves.
Also assisted customers in finding items, bagging and whatever was required.
Education
High School - undefined
Swansea High School
Swansea, SC
Skills
Loader Operation
Behavior Management
Law Enforcement
Tractor-Trailer
Flatbed
Freight Experience
Driving
Forklift
Commercial driving
Load & unload
Customer service
Certification
Forklift Certification October 2023 to October 2024
CDL A April 2021 to April 2029
Passager endorsement
CDL
Air Brake Endorsement
Assessments
Work style: Reliability — Proficient November 2023
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Full results: Proficient
Delivery driver — Proficient November 2023
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
I am a motivated hard working individual.
I am a quick learner of new and diversified tasks.
Willing and wanting to work hard to improve my career while being a valuable asset to my employer.
Familiar with Word, Excell and various inventory systems.
I can drive fork lifts and trucks.
Willing to work any shift in order to advance my career.