About
Safety-focused material handling, warehouse, and cleaning professional with over 10 years of experience in shipping, receiving, forklift operation, dock operations, and facility maintenance. Skilled in maintaining clean and organized work areas, supporting inventory accuracy, operating material handling equipment, and following health and safety procedures. Prepared for roles in material handling, transit operations support, cleaning, warehouse operations, and related safety-focused environments.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual communication
- Communication
- Customer service
- Data entry
- English
- Forklift operation
- Microsoft Word
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
Experience
Material Handler
Greif
Jan 2024 to Jan 2025
• Transported and stored industrial packaging materials using forklifts and pallet jacks. • Supported safe warehouse operations by following company procedures and safety protocols. • Collaborated with warehouse team members to support shipping schedules and inventory movement. • Maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
Material Handler / Machine Operator / Forklift Handler
Atlantic Packaging
Jan 2023 to Jan 2023
• Operated forklifts and machinery to move paper products across production and warehouse areas. • Supported production targets by coordinating with team members and maintaining equipment readiness. • Monitored forklift battery charging schedules to support uninterrupted equipment availability. • Assisted with workplace cleanliness and general warehouse upkeep.
Dock Master
First Service Residential
Jan 2020 to Jan 2022
Toronto, ON
• Organized and managed loading dock deliveries and daily dock operations. • Directed access for contractors, vendors, and authorized vehicles. • Resolved logistical and loading conflicts to support smooth dock operations. • Conducted hourly fire watch and followed building safety requirements. • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized dock environment.
Material Handler
Nasco Staffing Solutions
Jan 2017 to Jan 2019
Toronto, ON
• Performed picking, wrapping, packing, and material handling duties across warehouse sites. • Used handheld devices to locate, track, and store materials in appropriate areas. • Collaborated with team members to support warehouse workflow and daily operations. • Maintained clean equipment and storage areas in line with health and safety procedures.
Maintenance Crew Worker
Fresh Start Cleaning Services
Jan 2012 to Jan 2017
Toronto, ON
• Swept, vacuumed, mopped, and buffed halls, rooms, stairs, meeting chambers, and recreational facilities. • Washed and disinfected washrooms, shower areas, toilets, fixtures, kitchens, and cafeteria spaces. • Emptied waste baskets and garbage cans and placed garbage in outside storage bins. • Removed snow and ice from outside areas near entrances. • Reported damages, vandalism, and maintenance concerns. • Supervised subcontractors, prepared work schedules, and inspected sites for safety and cleanliness standards.
Shipper Receiver
Price Chopper
Jan 2010 to Jan 2012
• Managed incoming and outgoing shipments and checked accuracy against invoices. • Prepared outbound shipments to meet delivery requirements. • Conducted inventory counts and supported discrepancy resolution. • Maintained a clean and organized warehouse environment while following safety procedures.
Shipper Receiver
Longo’s
Jan 2005 to Jan 2009
Markham, ON
• Received, inspected, documented, and organized incoming shipments. • Prepared shipping documents, labels, packaging, and outgoing orders. • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment to load, unload, and move materials safely. • Followed daily equipment checks and workplace safety procedures.
Forklift Operator / Material Handler
Prologix Distribution Services
Jan 2003 to Jan 2005
Scarborough, ON
• Stored materials in designated areas using scanners and warehouse procedures. • Inspected shipments for damages or defects. • Sorted, handled, loaded, and unloaded pallets using pallet jacks and walkies. • Completed daily safety checks of equipment and reported issues. • Maintained a clean and safe work environment according to WHMIS safety standards.
Education
University of Toronto, St. George Campus
Academic Bridging Program, English Literature
2013
Licences & certifications
Basics of Fall Protection, in accordance with OHSA guidelines
Counterbalance, Electric and Propane, Raymond Reach, and Narrow Aisle Reach
Davis Training Inc.
Narrow Aisle Reach Class II
Counterbalance Class I, IV, V
Elevated Mobile Work Platform, Aerial/Scissor Lift
Walkie/Rider Pallet Class III
Order Picker Class II