Owner-Operator / Driver - UPNXT LLC
(2026-01)
- Operate a 26-ft non-CDL box truck for freight and delivery operations.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, loading/unloading, liftgate operations, and safe freight handling.
- Coordinate deliveries with customers and dispatch while maintaining safe, accurate, on-time service.
Yard Jockey - Arvato - Denton, TX
(2026-03 - 2026-07)
Safely moved trailers within the yard using a yard truck to stage inbound and outbound shipments and keep dock schedules on time.
- Coordinated with dock supervisors and drivers to prioritize trailer spotting based on shipping and receiving needs.
- Conducted pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and reported equipment issues to maintain a safe, compliant yard operation.
Dock Worker / Forklift Operator - XPO Logistics Freight - Dallas, TX
(2023-09 - 2025-11)
- Loaded and unloaded freight trucks using sit-down, stand-up, and reach truck forklifts, ensuring proper stacking and securing of palletized goods.
- Maintained accurate inventory records by documenting incoming and outgoing shipments and reconciling counts against system records.
- Trained new hires on safe forklift operation and proper material handling, contributing to a strong dock-wide safety record.
- Followed hazardous materials handling procedures in full compliance with company and OSHA safety regulations.
- Partnered with the shipping department to prioritize outbound orders based on customer delivery requirements.
- Proposed workflow changes to dock staging that improved daily loading efficiency.
Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate - Martin Brower - Roanoke, TX
(2019-04 - 2023-08)
- Performed routine forklift inspections and minor repairs to keep equipment audit-ready and minimize downtime.
- Restocked and organized inventory during overnight shifts to ensure product availability for next-day delivery routes.
- Implemented a systematic FIFO rotation process for perishable goods, reducing spoilage and waste.
- Used handheld scanners and warehouse management software to update inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.
- Conducted regular stock audits, flagging low-stock items and initiating timely replenishment orders.
Aisle Master / Reach Forklift Operator - US Foods - Garland, TX
(2013-07 - 2019-03)
- Operated Aisle Master and reach forklifts to move products and materials throughout a high-volume distribution warehouse.
- Improved loading and unloading speed by adopting more efficient forklift handling techniques.
- Supported rollout of a new warehouse management system, improving shipment tracking and inventory accuracy.
- Verified incoming shipments for accuracy and quality before storing in designated locations.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA guidelines, maintaining an incident-free safety record throughout tenure.
- Served as a go-to resource for teammates on proper forklift operation and best practices.
