Roger Miller
Southaven
Summary
Accomplished Yard Hostler Driver with a proven track record at Yellow Freight, enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety. Expert in loading dock procedures and fostering teamwork, I streamlined operations, reduced damage, and improved communication. Skilled in electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures, I significantly contributed to a safer and more productive work environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Hostler Driver
Usa Global
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Streamlined operations by performing routine maintenance on equipment, minimizing downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Increased safety in the yard by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of hostler trucks, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any issues.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols while operating hostler trucks or assisting in the yard.
- Kept accurate records of container movements, ensuring seamless transfer of information between shifts and departments.
- Minimized damage to trailers/containers by operating hostler trucks with precision and care during transport activities.
Yard Hostler Driver
NFI Distribution
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate switching operations.
- Complied with [Type] instructions for fair loading assignment.
- Minimized damage to trailers/containers by operating hostler trucks with precision and care during transport activities.
- Reduced turnaround times for trucks by quickly connecting and disconnecting hoses, air lines, and electrical cables.
- Enhanced communication with dispatchers and other drivers through clear, concise radio transmissions and timely updates on job progress.
- Worked closely with Yardmaster to receive tasks and information.
Dockworker / City Driver /Yard Hostler
Yellow Freight
09.1998 - 08.2014
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean dock area.
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, improving overall productivity.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by verifying contents against packing slips before shipment dispatching.
- Streamlined loading and unloading processes for faster turnaround times on shipments.
- Coordinated closely with supervisors to address any issues or concerns promptly, enabling swift resolution of problems as they arose.
- Expedited the shipping process with proper labeling and documentation of packages.
- Assisted in training new hires, ensuring they were well-prepared to perform their duties effectively.
- Reduced workplace accidents by implementing proper lifting techniques and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Maintained excellent attendance records, contributing to the smooth operation of the dock facility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Optimized storage space utilization by strategically arranging pallets and containers within the dock area.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong communication skills and teamwork abilities.
- Utilized various tools and equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, resulting in efficient material movement throughout the facility.
- Inspected cargo for signs of damage or loss and recorded discrepancies to bill of ladings.
- Contributed to a decrease in damaged goods through careful handling and secure packaging practices.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Examined shipment contents and compared with records such as manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Millington Central HS
Millington, TN05-1984
Skills
- Loading dock procedures
- Order picking
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Timeline
Yard Hostler Driver
Usa Global
01.2021 - 12.2021
Yard Hostler Driver
NFI Distribution
04.2019 - 01.2021
Dockworker / City Driver /Yard Hostler
Yellow Freight
09.1998 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Millington Central HS
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