Gregory Lee
Chadbourn
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator experienced in lifting and transporting heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Achieved operational efficiency through strong problem-solving skills, ethics, and relationship-building abilities. Focused on embracing new challenges and adapting quickly to evolving work environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Sopakco Packaging
09.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse, ensuring timely delivery to production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks and storage areas accurately.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure forklift safety and functionality.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained organized inventory by accurately labeling and systematically storing products for easy retrieval.
- Utilized handheld scanners to ensure compliance with warehouse management system, enhancing tracking accuracy.
Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered food orders efficiently using navigation apps.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Communicated with customers to confirm delivery details.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Reported delivery issues promptly to support teams for resolution.
- Assisted restaurant partners with order pickups and coordination.
Truck Driver
MigWay
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained detailed logs of hours driven and miles traveled to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with dispatch about route changes and delivery updates.
- Completed paperwork at each stop, including bills of lading and trip sheets, to facilitate efficient delivery processing.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Spotter
Lazer Spot
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated spotting activities to optimize trailer movements on-site, enhancing overall operational flow.
- Communicated precise loading and unloading instructions to drivers, reducing potential errors during operations.
- Monitored work operations to identify hazards, implementing corrective actions to improve safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Assisted in training new spotters on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of trailers and yard areas for compliance.
- Provided guidance to workers on proper use of equipment and tools.
- Maintained records of daily activities and reported any issues or incidents to management.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing medical aid if necessary or contacting emergency services if required.
Truck Driver
Smithfield Foods, Inc
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatch about route changes and delivery updates.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Maintained detailed logs of hours driven and miles traveled to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Completed paperwork accurately at each stop, including bills of lading and trip sheets, to facilitate smooth delivery processes.
- Facilitated trailer transfers between vehicles to ensure timely loading and unloading.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
Truck Driver
STG Transport
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and miles traveled.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatch about route changes and delivery updates.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Truck Driver
STG Transport
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and miles traveled.
- Communicated with dispatch about route changes and delivery updates.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Truck Driver
Bw Mitchum Trucking
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Coordinated with dispatch on route changes and delivery updates to ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and miles traveled.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Executed trailer connections and disconnections for efficient loading and unloading operations.
- Completed paperwork at each stop, including bills of lading and trip sheets, to maintain accurate shipment records.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Truck Driver
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and mileage to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Completed paperwork accurately at each stop, including bills of lading and trip sheets, to streamline delivery processes.
- Facilitated trailer attachment and detachment to optimize loading and unloading efficiency.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Truck Driver
University Trucking
03.2015 - 12.2021
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Coordinated with dispatchers on pickup and delivery times to optimize route efficiency.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and miles traveled.
- Completed paperwork accurately at each stop, ensuring compliance with bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Executed hooking and unhooking of trailers from tractor and converter dollies, maintaining operational readiness.
Truck Driver
Wando Trucking
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Communicated with dispatch about route changes and delivery updates.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Truck Driver
Celadon Trucking Services
02.2017 - 02.2017
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical issues and safety compliance, maintained accurate logs of working hours, monitored vehicle performance, and recorded incidents to ensure safe operations.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery updates to ensure timely and efficient transportation.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Inspected trucks and trailers pre- and post-trip, performing basic maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Truck Driver
Cr England - Global Transportation
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across regional routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and compliance for safe transport.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and miles traveled.
- Communicated with dispatch about route changes and delivery updates.
- Followed traffic laws and safety regulations to maintain safe driving standards.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Completed paperwork accurately at each stop, including bills of lading and trip sheets, facilitating smooth delivery processes.
Yard Jockey
Smithfield
06.2008 - 03.2015
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers efficiently across facility, enhancing workflow.
- Inspected equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated trailer movements to streamline loading and unloading processes, reducing wait times.
- Maintained accurate logs of trailer movements within the yard system.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to facilitate timely deliveries and pickups, improving operational flow.
- Followed standard operating procedures for safe equipment handling at all times.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Load and unload
- Safety inspections
- Safety compliance
- Hazardous material handling
- Equipment inspections
- Inventory management
- Log maintenance
- Route planning
- Warehouse communication
- Operational support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective teamwork
- Conduct safety training
- Attention to detail
- Shift availability
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Sopakco Packaging
09.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
04.2025 - 08.2025
Truck Driver
MigWay
01.2025 - 08.2025
Spotter
Lazer Spot
04.2024 - 02.2025
Truck Driver
Smithfield Foods, Inc
03.2023 - 04.2024
Truck Driver
STG Transport
11.2022 - 02.2023
Truck Driver
STG Transport
05.2022 - 10.2022
Truck Driver
Bw Mitchum Trucking
01.2022 - 05.2022
Truck Driver
Wando Trucking
03.2020 - 05.2020
Truck Driver
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2022
Truck Driver
Celadon Trucking Services
02.2017 - 02.2017
Truck Driver
Cr England - Global Transportation
08.2016 - 02.2017
Truck Driver
University Trucking
03.2015 - 12.2021
Yard Jockey
Smithfield
06.2008 - 03.2015