Jacob Volk
Bakersfield
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping Lead
Cognito Motorsports
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate documentation for all shipments, complying with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Maintained strong relationships with shipping carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
- Implemented quality control measures for incoming shipments, minimizing damaged goods and ensuring product integrity.
- Stayed up to date on freight and shipping practices and regulations.
- Reduced shipping errors by regularly reviewing and updating inventory records.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
Delivery Driver/Trainer
Keystone Automotive
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Provided instruction and guidance to new drivers on safe driving techniques, vehicle operation, customer service, and delivery procedures.
- Evaluated driver performance during road tests to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Identified areas of improvement for individual drivers and developed corrective action plans accordingly.
- Organized and submitted company forms and regulatory documents.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
Unloader Associate
Walmart
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Unloaded freight from trucks and containers using pallet jacks, hand-trucks, and forklifts.
- Inspected products for damages or defects prior to stocking shelves.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assignments.
- Staged products for put away in designated locations within the warehouse facility.
- Utilized RF scanners to accurately record product information into the computer database.
Delivery Driver/Warehouse Worker
Braun Distributing
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, NDHigh School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Dickinson, ND05-2013
Skills
- Safe driving techniques
- Training Program Development
- Vehicle Inspection
- Maintenance knowledge
- Assisting drivers
- Observing performance
- Managing safety
- Route Planning
- Inventory counts
- Shipment verification
- Packing supervision
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Order Picker Certification
Timeline
Shipping Lead
Cognito Motorsports
03.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver/Trainer
Keystone Automotive
03.2017 - 03.2023
Unloader Associate
Walmart
05.2016 - 12.2016
Delivery Driver/Warehouse Worker
Braun Distributing
05.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy
Dickinson State University
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