Brett Rear
Mission,BC
Summary
Hardworking professional with reliable, safety-conscious mindset and years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and reach trucks. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading, and unloading trucks and order picking and packing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Specialist/Parts Driver
Independent Glass Distributors
Port Coquitlam, Canada
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated shipments to customers, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Resolved problems related to receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping, or delivering merchandise.
- Organized warehouse inventory shelves, racks, and containers.
- Maintained accurate records of received and shipped items.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks using appropriate equipment.
Manager/Cook
Pappa Leos Pizza
Pitt Meadows, Canada
07.2020 - 03.2025
- Responsible for keeping the store clean, cooking or preparing orders for the store, handling money and making sure the safe and alarm codes are properly set during closing and opening.
- Developed excellent verbal communication and customer service skills, being a part of a team friendly environment and gained confidence during high volume hours.
- Being able to multi-task is something I thrive at, dealing with customers, orders, and incoming telephone calls all during rush hours.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and teamwork.
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Trained new cooks on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Provided guidance and support to cooks during busy periods or when unexpected issues arise.
Sales Associate
Visions Electronics
Langley, Canada
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for preparing the store for the upcoming day, helping customers, and providing knowledge on electronics for customers.
- Developed customer service skills, written and verbal communication, and de-escalation skills.
- Over the phone customer service was a big part of the job.
Order Picker
Eurorite Cabinets
Pitt Meadows, Canada
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Responsible for preparing customer orders for either pickup or delivery and maintaining a clean work area.
- Developed customer service skills, written and verbal communication, and working in a chain of command environment.
- Often doing independent work and having to take accountability when needed.
Education
College Diploma - Criminology
Douglas College
Coquitlam, B.C.Skills
- Inventory management
- Shipment coordination
- Forklift operation
- Customer service
- Time management
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking
- Storage organization
- Warehouse safety
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Citizenship
Canadian citizen
References
- Mr. Eddie Lovsin, Owner, Pappa Leos Pizza, 604-760-7858, eddie.lovsin@pappaleospizza.com
- Mr. Bryan Todorovic, Department Manager, Visions Electronics, 604-318-2584, bryantodorovic@icloud.com
- Mr. Carl Wong, Logistics Manager, Eurorite Cabinets, 604-837-9867
Timeline
Warehouse Specialist/Parts Driver
Independent Glass Distributors
03.2025 - Current
Manager/Cook
Pappa Leos Pizza
07.2020 - 03.2025
Sales Associate
Visions Electronics
11.2019 - 03.2020
Order Picker
Eurorite Cabinets
01.2018 - 09.2019
College Diploma - Criminology
Douglas College