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Vance A. Turner

Pooler

Summary

Professional driver prepared for safe, efficient transportation. Proven ability to navigate routes and meet delivery schedules. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in vehicle maintenance, route planning, and adhering to safety regulations. Dependable and responsive to changing demands.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

NFI
06.2025 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Forklift Operator

DHL Worldwide
10.2020 - 05.2025
  • Employ best practice and procedural compliance in the safe operation of forklifts and power equipment to facilitate the efficient loading/unloading, transportation and staging of products within a dynamic environment
  • Prioritize accuracy and efficiency in pulling and preparing product for shipments to mitigate delays and streamline operations – do you ever work with colleagues to support this work
  • Maintain meticulous records and documentation to reduce loss and ensure accountability for all inventory
  • Build internal operations around established standards, procedures and policies (OSHA and MSDS); advising colleagues on issues of non-compliance as necessary to improve standards
  • Check load counts, stability and damage; consulting cross-functional colleagues to report and resolve variances
  • Leverage technical acumen to monitor equipment, and facilitate the timely replacement of batteries and LP tanks – supporting seamless operations
  • Maintain and inspect equipment…in terms of maintenance, is this about keeping the facility clean, clear and safe, or do you also repair or maintain the functionality of equipment (i.e. analyzing and diagnosing issues)
  • Perform physical inventories on a regular basis
  • This experience is great. However, I wonder whether you ever advise any of your colleagues in daily operations, or provide training (even at a basic level, such as showing new employees the ropes)
  • Likewise, have you improved any processes since you have started working here

Warehouse Associate

Ready Pac
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Key player in a highly collaborative team collecting and transporting merchandise in preparation for distribution – consistently meeting/exceeding challenging productivity and quality targets
  • Managed internal documentation to record merchandise/inventory – enabling effective decision-making and accurate reporting/problem solving
  • Headed investigations into missing, lost and damaged materials to determine the root causes of issues and advise leadership on resolutions
  • Ensured absolute accuracy in the packing and labeling of all merchandise to facilitate efficient distribution
  • Embedded best practice in all operations to minimize damage and issues with merchandise
  • Supported the seamless integration of new recruits into the company culture through training, mentorship and ongoing support; promoting operational efficiency and consistency across all workflows
  • Operated scanners to ensure products were shipped to the correct destinations
  • Did you ever develop any reports here, manage any technical processes/systems or troubleshoot any issues (even at a basic level)

Customer Service Representative

Publix
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided outstanding end-to-end customer service; skilled at defining the needs of the individual and translating them into guidance, advice and solutions to promote satisfaction and retention
  • Complaint resolution expertise; de-escalating sensitive satiations using tact, diplomacy and discretion to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Supported customers with grocery bagging and transportation, while building trusting relationships
  • Promoted accuracy in managing a high-volume of transactions on a daily basis
  • Maintained a meticulously clean, clear and safe environment at all times
  • Partnered with colleagues to support seamless operations underpinned by best practices and procedural compliance
  • Maintained currency of knowledge across the entire product line to provide tailored guidance/advice and capitalize on upselling opportunities

Education

Class A Commerical Driver License - Commerical Truck Driving

Commerical Driving Academy
Macon, GA
05-2025

General Education Courses - undefined

Peach County High School
Fort Valley, Georgia
01.2019

Skills

  • Safe driving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Safe driving practices
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Transportation safety
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Commercial driving
  • DOT compliance
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Load security
  • Route planning
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Decision-making
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Cargo handling
  • Tractor-trailer driving specialist

Timeline

Truck Driver

NFI
06.2025 - Current

Forklift Operator

DHL Worldwide
10.2020 - 05.2025

Warehouse Associate

Ready Pac
01.2020 - 10.2020

Customer Service Representative

Publix
06.2019 - 01.2020

General Education Courses - undefined

Peach County High School

Class A Commerical Driver License - Commerical Truck Driving

Commerical Driving Academy

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