Chelsea Herrick
Rutland,SD
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience at Rapid Packaging, excelling in truck operation and safety compliance. Proven track record of maintaining a clean driving record while optimizing delivery routes. Strong communicator and team collaborator, committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring cargo integrity through effective load securement and documentation management. Willing to relocate.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Rapid Packaging
11.2024 - Current
- Operated trucks safely to transport goods to various locations.
- Adhered to all safety regulations and protocols during operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance.
- Managed documentation for deliveries, including bills of lading and receipts.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and mileage for regulatory compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- 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.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Forklift Operator
Rapid Packaging
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, verifying accuracy of inventory counts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations.
- Assisted in training new staff on forklift safety and operational procedures.
- Maintained organized storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
- Implemented best practices for safe handling of materials to reduce accidents.
- Coordinated with supervisors to improve workflow and enhance productivity measures.
- 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.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Delivery Driver
Rapid Packaging
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Navigated efficient delivery routes to optimize time management and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Loaded and unloaded packages, ensuring proper handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality through regular maintenance checks and inspections.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm delivery times and address inquiries promptly.
- Same as I'm doing now was just a smaller truck.
Warehouse Lead
Rapid Packaging
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new team members on best practices and safety procedures.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced turnaround times.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, maintaining accurate documentation for all transactions.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
Motor Grader Operator
Pickard Grading
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Used a motor grader to clear snow off of township roads
Assembler
Counterpart Inc
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assembled components to meet production schedules and quality standards.
- Operated hand tools and machinery to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and reduce waste.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Final Assembler
Daktronics
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Assembled electronic components to ensure quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly line efficiency.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products for defects and compliance.
- Trained new hires on assembly processes and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Tested finished products to perform quality assurance and identify discrepancies.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Education
GED -
Brookings Learning Center
Brookings, SD01.2014
Skills
- Truck operation
- Safety compliance
- Route navigation
- Load securement
- Forklift operation
- Documentation management
- Pre-trip inspections
- Inventory control
- Customer communication
- Cargo handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Training and mentoring
- Clean driving record
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- GPS and route planning
- Load security
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Truck Driver
Rapid Packaging
11.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Rapid Packaging
08.2023 - 11.2024
Delivery Driver
Rapid Packaging
08.2023 - 11.2024
Warehouse Lead
Rapid Packaging
08.2023 - 11.2024
Motor Grader Operator
Pickard Grading
11.2022 - 05.2023
Assembler
Counterpart Inc
08.2020 - 12.2020
Final Assembler
Daktronics
02.2013 - 08.2016
GED -
Brookings Learning Center