Edward M. Mutuku

• Inspected all cargo to ensure proper packaging, marking, labeling, documentation and certification in accordance with laid down procedures. Transported pallets and air freight container loads of fresh cut flowers from various flower farms and warehouses to airfreight terminals and packing ready for dispatch.
• Observed all safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during long trips and each shift.
• Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed all trucks service and reports.
• Managed efficient loading and unloading of 1ton to 10tonnes of cargo and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
• Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from truck trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
• Dispatched for local and long-distance deliveries and arranged fuel for fleet during operations and maneuvers.
• Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.

• Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
• Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different categories.
• Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of landing, invoices, customs entry clearance, certificates of origin, Euro certificates and all exports related documents.
• Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
• Designed export strategies to meet project requirements for delivery timeframe.
• Designed export strategies to meet project delivery requirements.
• Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
• Coordinated scheduling and booking of 10 weekly transportation of perishable cargo to international markets by air.
• Administered export of fresh cut flowers for compliance with company and customs export policies

Adhere to all safety policies and maintained a safety record of all machines for accident free operating environment. Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper working conditions. Conducted pre-shift and post-shift checks of all equipment.

Operated a wide range of equipment, including JCB-JS255 25Ton excavators, CAT-996 wheeled loaders, backhoes and 60Ton forklift.

• Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
• Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
• Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.
• Performed earth moving works, trench/drainage digging and extreme truck loading with asphalt and concrete.
• Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.