Brian Gill
Fort Erie,ON
Summary
Results-driven Blender Operator with extensive experience in blending expertise and quality control, recognized for exceptional safety compliance and effective communication in transporting goods. Proven track record of implementing corrective actions to uphold high standards in product packaging and load security. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and prioritization abilities, enhancing efficiency within warehouse operations. Achievements include streamlining inventory processes, significantly reducing turnaround time for loading and unloading shipments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blender Operator
Durez Canada
Fort Erie, Ontario
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored operation of the blender to ensure safety standards were met.
- Performed minor repairs on blending equipment when necessary.
- Ensured all components of the blending process complied with established quality control standards.
- Implemented corrective action measures as needed during production runs.
- Checked labels on containers for accuracy against batch records prior to releasing any product from the blender vessel.
Truck Driver/Laborer
P.R.W
Stevensville, Ontario
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Maintained and operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Loaded and unloaded materials into trucks, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment.
- Transported material from one area to another using forklifts, or other lifting devices.
- Identified potential hazards at job sites, and took steps to mitigate them.
- Read blueprints and diagrams accurately to determine job specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with an excavator, loader, or bulldozer.
- Utilized hand-held computers for route navigation and GPS tracking purposes.
- Responded quickly to any traffic violations or other emergencies encountered during trips.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
Warehouse Loader/Truck Driver Laborer
JFT Trucking
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
06.2004 - 02.2011
- Utilized computer programs to track orders and update inventory levels accordingly.
- Labeled containers accurately with correct item codes, weight, destination address.
- Ensured proper placement of materials on shelves and maintained inventory records as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using forklift equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- Wrapped and packaged finished products according to customer specifications.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Education
Air Brakes/D Endorsement - Truck Driving
Zavcor Training Academy
Stevensville, ON10-2024
High School Diploma -
NIagara District
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON06-2000
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Load security
- Shipping and packaging
- Vehicle inspections
- Excellent Communication
- Goal Setting
- Equipment Calibration
- Blending expertise
- Product Packaging
- Professionalism
Nextsteps
Full 'DZ' license, MTO medical form completed by a doctor, Study from the Official MTO Truck Hand Book, Bring the original doctor completed medical form to the Drive Test Centre when ready to challenge the knowledge test, Driving Test Practice, http://www.drivingtest.ca, All test documents, Driver's license, 3-year non-certified driver's abstract, Proof of grade 10 English (if applicable)
Traininginformation - Programs
- DZ Truck Program (manual transmission), 4 weeks, 8am to 5pm (essential driving skills training, MTO air brake training, dump truck safety, common core/surface mining, confined spaces, WHMIS and forklift training), 22 hours driving, 10 hours of in yard training, dump box operation, air brake endorsement practical assessment and forklift certification practical assessment
Certification
- Dz license,
- Forklift
- High angle certified
- WSIB
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Blender Operator
Durez Canada
02.2022 - Current
Truck Driver/Laborer
P.R.W
03.2018 - 02.2022
Warehouse Loader/Truck Driver Laborer
JFT Trucking
06.2004 - 02.2011
Air Brakes/D Endorsement - Truck Driving
Zavcor Training Academy
High School Diploma -
NIagara District
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