Riad Jefferson
Columbia
Summary
Detail-oriented Class A CDL certified Truck Driver and Warehouse Forklift Operator/ Order Selector with a proven track record in warehouse organization and safety adherence. Experienced in optimizing workflow and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Element Electronics
Winnsboro, SC
02.2026 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move and organize materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and locations.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, verifying order accuracy during process.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to support safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize delays.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in fast-paced environment.
Class A CDL Truck Driver- Flat Bed
Send It Quick, LLC
Columbia, SC
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated Class A vehicles safely to deliver goods on schedule.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate log of driving hours and delivery documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to optimize delivery routes and schedules.
- Adhered to all federal and state traffic regulations during transportation operations.
- Loaded and unloaded freight efficiently, ensuring proper handling of materials.
- Resolved issues proactively during transport, minimizing delays and enhancing service reliability.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and consistent communication regarding shipment status.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Stayed in frequent communication with dispatch to quickly adapt to customer demands and route changes.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating with dispatchers, warehouse staff, and other drivers to optimize performance.
- Upheld strict compliance with all DOT regulations, including hours of service rules, weight restrictions, and vehicle inspections.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Minimized accidents or incidents by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the truck''s mechanical components and cargo securement devices.
- Ensured accurate deliveries by diligently reviewing shipping documents and verifying cargo against invoices.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
Class A CDL Truck Driver- Reefer
American Scrap Iron and Metal
Cayce, SC
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Operated Class A truck to transport scrap materials efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed loading and unloading of scrap materials at various facilities.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo for regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize route planning and delivery schedules.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal transportation guidelines during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to load and unload trailers efficiently while minimizing potential damage to freight and equipment.
Warehouse Order Selector
Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits
Columbia, SC
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated electric pallet jack to efficiently select and transport products within warehouse environment.
- Executed accurate order picking based on customer specifications using RF scanning technology.
- Maintained organization of stock and inventory, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes, enhancing overall productivity.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance, minimizing errors in order selection.
Warehouse Order Selector/Stand-Up Forklift Operator
SYSCO Food Services
Columbia, SC
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to efficiently select and transport orders.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through systematic scanning and logging of products.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize order selection processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections on incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure product integrity.
Warehouse Order Selector/Warehouse Forklift Operator
WP Rawl
Pelion, SC
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of warehouse operations and equipment handling.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Selected and packed customer orders accurately, ensuring timely fulfillment.
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Warehouse Order Selector
KW Beverage
Columbia, SC
03.2015 - 08.2019
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels using warehouse management systems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes for improved workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and standard warehouse procedures.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, reducing product damage during transit.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment by coordinating with shipping and receiving departments.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Education
GED -
North General Education Center
North, SCDefensive Driving -
Baldwin's Driver School
Columbia, SC 04-2025
CDL Class A - Truck Driving
Roadmaster Drivers School
Columbia, SC08-2024
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Air brake operation
- Warehouse organization
- Defensive driving techniques
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Loading dock procedures
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Pretrip inspections
- Safe driving practices
- Accident prevention strategies
- Load securement
Certification
- Licensed CDL A Truck Driver - [August 2024]
- TWIC card holder- October 2025
- Defensive Driving- April 2025
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Element Electronics
02.2026 - Current
Class A CDL Truck Driver- Flat Bed
Send It Quick, LLC
03.2025 - 11.2025
Class A CDL Truck Driver- Reefer
American Scrap Iron and Metal
01.2025 - 03.2025
Warehouse Order Selector
Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits
10.2024 - 01.2025
Warehouse Order Selector/Stand-Up Forklift Operator
SYSCO Food Services
10.2023 - 09.2024
Warehouse Order Selector/Warehouse Forklift Operator
WP Rawl
10.2021 - 07.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Warehouse Order Selector
KW Beverage
03.2015 - 08.2019
GED -
North General Education Center
Defensive Driving -
Baldwin's Driver School
CDL Class A - Truck Driving
Roadmaster Drivers School