John Hacker
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
Results-driven Freight Conductor at CSX Transportation with expertise in hazardous materials handling and problem-solving. Proven track record of ensuring safe and efficient freight movement while collaborating effectively with dispatchers and crews. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and freight documentation, consistently enhancing operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Conductor
CSX Transportaion
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitate the safe and efficient movement of freight from terminals to and customers.
- Give clear and concise instructions during the movement of equipment whilst abiding by safety and operating rules and procedure.
- Operate and inspect equipment in a safe and efficient manner while abiding by safety and operating rules and procedures.
- Compile and review dispatcher bulletins and work order to attain information on possible obstructions and hazards crew may encounter.
- Inquire into the consist of the train. including but not limited to; attaining the number of cars, the length, tonnage and number of axles in train, discern if cars are loaded or empty, discern the content of each car and if they contain hazmat or hazardous material as well as discern if the train has any restrictions based on it's content.
- Collaborate with dispatchers, yard masters and other crews to safely and efficiently move and operate equipment on main tracks, yards and customer facilities.
- Determine safe and efficient ways to handle matters in high stress situations.
Delivery Associate
Sycamore Logistics
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate deliveries, maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging circumstances without compromising the quality of work or customer satisfaction.
Merchandise Handler
Macy's Logistics
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Utilized available technology tools such as handheld devices or software programs for efficient merchandise scanning, data entry, or retrieval tasks when necessary.
- Adhered to company guidelines regarding proper lifting techniques, minimizing workplace injuries while handling heavy items such as furniture or bulk products.
- Expedited restocking process during high-volume periods for maintaining optimal shelf levels at all times.
- Reduced stock discrepancies with regular inventory audits and accurate recordkeeping.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV05-2019
No Degree - Automotive Engineering
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Martinsburg, WV05-2019
Skills
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Freight documentation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Track switch control
- Switching operations
- Train assembling
- Freight car inspection
- Yard traffic coordination
- Railroad safety regulations
- Signal interpretation
- Package handling
- GPS navigation
- Loading and unloading
- Route planning
- Problem-solving
Certification
FRA Certified Freight Conductor
Timeline
Freight Conductor
CSX Transportaion
11.2022 - Current
Delivery Associate
Sycamore Logistics
05.2021 - 10.2022
Merchandise Handler
Macy's Logistics
11.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Martinsburg
No Degree - Automotive Engineering
James Rumsey Technical Institute
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