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Mitch Acosta

MANTECA

Summary

Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Detail-oriented Truck Loader with extensive knowledge of freight loading and warehouse safety. Certified in forklift use and committed to order accuracy. Adept at paying attention after long hours and staying positive. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated Dock Worker with extensive experience sorting and transporting shipments. Physically fit team member unloads, palletizes and tracks boxes efficiently. Strong organization skills promote accurate shipments and thoroughly documented inventories. Reliable professional with several years of experience loading and unloading heavy packages requiring varying care specifications. Determined team member thriving in fast-paced environments and working hard to achieve common goals. Safety-minded professional exercising caution in high-stress scenarios.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dockworker

Estes Trucking
Lathrop
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Load/Unload trucks, scanned pro numbers, cross dock loading, keep area clean, stage freight, operate forklift, maneuvering, lifting and lowering loads, safety check

Driver/Loading Dock Worker

Yellow Freight
Tracy
05.2000 - 07.2023
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Participated in training and safety drills to prepare for emergency situations occurring on dock.
  • Pitched in to assist in other dock-related tasks to complete work on time and running smoothly.
  • Operated computer systems and internal software to track and record cargo movements.
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations.
  • Communicated with drivers to inform cargo loading and unloading schedule and other relevant information.
  • Worked with team members to move and load cargo properly and safely.
  • Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
  • Trained team members to use proper loading and unloading techniques and comply with safety procedures.
  • Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to coordinate loading and unloading of goods.
  • Used computers to enter data, track shipments and maintain records of products.
  • Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 75 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.

Education

Independence High San Jose
San Jose, CA
06.1985

Skills

  • Operate Forklift
  • Advising and Coaching
  • Lifting and Sorting
  • Product Verification
  • Secure Loads
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Cargo Stabilization
  • Team Meetings
  • Bracing, Padding and Strapping
  • Route Deliveries
  • Safety Procedures
  • Active Listening
  • Material Handling
  • Shipment Preparation
  • Quality Assessment and Assurance
  • Dock Operations Support
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Materials Handling Safety Training
  • Load Security and Guidance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Container Loading and Unloading
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Stacking and Staging
  • OSHA Standards
  • Time Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Hand Trucks
  • Weighing Products
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Use
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Freight Counting
  • Trailer Stripping
  • Supply chain logistics
  • Conflict resolution
  • First aid and CPR
  • Container inspection
  • Shipment tracking
  • Order picking
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Container management
  • Container loading and unloading
  • Stock rotation
  • Written communication
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Logistics
  • Rigging
  • Protective equipment use
  • Scaffolding installation and removal
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Maritime transport loading
  • Equipment maintenance and repair

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dockworker

Estes Trucking
09.2024 - 04.2025

Driver/Loading Dock Worker

Yellow Freight
05.2000 - 07.2023

Independence High San Jose
Mitch Acosta