Brian Paquette
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
Hardworking ringing numerous years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Handy Person
Self-employeed
11.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving maintenance issues.
- Reduced repair costs for clients by employing efficient troubleshooting techniques.
- Streamlined work processes by maintaining an organized and well-stocked toolset.
- Installed various home appliances to improve client comfort and convenience.
- Prioritized urgent repair requests, minimizing downtime for clients experiencing critical issues.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Forklift Operator
ED Smith/ Treehouse
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Contributed to sustainability efforts by properly disposing of damaged or expired products in compliance with company policies as well as local regulations.
- Maximized accuracy in order preparation through thorough verification against packing slips before loading onto transport vehicles.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Express Temporary Services
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Shipper/Receiver
Precision Components
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Improved shipping efficiency by optimizing packing procedures and inventory management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely order processing and accurate shipment tracking.
- Managed shipping schedules for increased delivery accuracy and reduced lead times.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by properly labeling shipments, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining documentation.
- Reduced shipping costs by negotiating favorable rates with carriers and selecting optimal transportation methods.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to minimize discrepancies between actual stock levels and system records.
- Handled international shipments, ensuring proper customs documentation was completed accurately and promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
- Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
- Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
2nd Class Welder
National Steel Car
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Achieved high-quality welds by following welding procedures and using appropriate tools.
- Ensured safety standards by consistently wearing personal protective equipment during all welding tasks.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient project completion, meeting deadlines and maintaining a strong work ethic.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials prior to welding.
- Assisted with the training of new welders, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to enhance their skills.
- Solved problems quickly with critical thinking skills when faced with unexpected challenges during projects.
- Supported supervisors in scheduling projects efficiently based on available resources and project timelines.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Shipping /Receiving Associate
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately processing incoming shipments and promptly updating inventory records.
- Expedited order fulfillment by thoroughly inspecting received goods and swiftly directing items to appropriate storage locations.
- Increased accuracy in inventory management with meticulous record-keeping of received products, quantities, and associated documentation.
- Supported company compliance efforts by adhering to relevant regulations, guidelines, or best practices in all aspects of the receiving process.
- Recorded regular progress and issues with products.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
Education
GED -
Barton Secondary School
Hamilton, ON06.1982
Skills
- Appliance Installation
- Landscaping Knowledge
- Drywall Installation
- Insulation Installation
- Welding Techniques
- Flooring Installation
- Pressure Washing
- Furniture assembly
- Deck building
- Ceiling fan installation
- Wallpaper removal
- Plumbing maintenance
- Gardening abilities
- Painting proficiency
- Basic Mathematics
- Materials Handling
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Shipment Receiving
- Cardboard Baling
- Warehouse Organization
- Order Picking
- Heavy Lifting
- Loading and Unloading
- Safety Protocols
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Handy Person
Self-employeed
11.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
ED Smith/ Treehouse
05.2021 - 07.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Express Temporary Services
07.2020 - 05.2021
Shipper/Receiver
Precision Components
01.2019 - 05.2020
2nd Class Welder
National Steel Car
02.2017 - 08.2018
Shipping /Receiving Associate
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
05.2014 - 06.2016
GED -
Barton Secondary School
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