CHRIS EDGETT
Moncton
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Forklift Operator at A1 Lumpers, excelling in freight unloading and pallet break down of heavy freight. Running paperwork to ensure all product is accounted for. Optimizing unloading methods and fostering team collaboration, ensuring timely operations. A certified forklift operator with strong leadership skills and a commitment to meeting clients expectations .
Extensive experience cleaning, stripping and waxing floors for Sobeys, other grocery stores and retailers. While training new employees, overseeing the maintenance of all locations and being on call for emergencies. Over 10 years experience.
Background in Construction, painting and roofing, starting at a young age.
Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by working hard and maintaining equipment, while adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Logistics professional with hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing strength, speed and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing dependable and results-focused approach.
Will excell at any job or task once given the opportunity .
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator / Lumper
A1 Lumpers
01.2022 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently throughout warehouse facility.
- Conducted routine safety inspections and maintained equipment for optimal performance.
Floor Cleaner / Strip And Wax
Clean Mark, Jani King, Bee Clean
09.2008 - 12.2018
- Have experience with floors of all types for many years. The majority of those years was for Sobeys, with many different companies who could not keep the contract. Sobeys loved my quality of work so much, that I would just change companies when that would happen. I worked my way to supervising the 8 store locations near me and in charge of the annual strip and wax schedule for all stores. I was even offered a regional Managers position in another province. As I frequently had to go to different provinces to handle crisis's or teach my 10+ years of experience and extremely high standards.
- Operated floor cleaning equipment to maintain cleanliness and safety standards across various facilities.
- Performed deep cleaning tasks including carpet shampooing, stripping, and waxing floors for enhanced appearance.
- Trained new team members on effective cleaning techniques and use of equipment for optimal performance.
- Implemented efficient cleaning schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks while adhering to quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify areas requiring additional attention or maintenance interventions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality results in assigned areas.
- Received commendations for maintaining consistently high standards in floor cleanliness and appearance.
- Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
Construction Worker / Roofer / Painter
Mostly Private Contractors
05.2005 - 11.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to complete various construction tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure project specifications and timelines were met.
- Supervised teams to maintain workflow, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Trained junior workers on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- My expertise is with floors of all types
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities under pressure by employing critical thinking skills to overcome complex challenges on job sites.
Education
GED -
Moncton High School
Moncton, NB07-2006
Skills
- Certified forklift operator
- Licensed forklift operator
- Optimized loading methods
- Freight handling
- Warehouse management
- Collaborative team player
- Timely and trustworthy
- Expertise in hazardous materials protocols
- Lifts weights up to 250 pounds
- Cold environment / Freezer
- Nights / Weekends
- Effective team leadership
- Analytical problem-solving
- Leadership development
- Floor maintenance
- Construction
- Consistently high effort
- *Also, I am a Professional Musician Vocals / Guitar / Bass / Piano / Banjo / Mandolin
- Live shows / Touring / Music Composition / Writing / Teaching / Recording / Production / Mixing
Languages
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Forklift Operator / Lumper
A1 Lumpers
01.2022 - Current
Floor Cleaner / Strip And Wax
Clean Mark, Jani King, Bee Clean
09.2008 - 12.2018
Construction Worker / Roofer / Painter
Mostly Private Contractors
05.2005 - 11.2025
GED -
Moncton High School
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
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Software
Reaper
Ezdrummer
Interests
Music
Guitar
Vocals