Chris Stadnyk
Vita,MB
Summary
Dynamic Equipment Operator with proven expertise at Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart, excelling in wheel loader operation and safety awareness. Recognized for exceptional adaptability and minimizing equipment wear in high-pressure environments. Skilled in livestock handling and material management, consistently achieving operational efficiency and maintaining site standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator - Cattle Handler
Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart
09.2024 - Current
- Earned recognition from management for excellence in wheel loader operation, situational awareness, and meticulous equipment maintenance.
- Operate wheel loaders to clean livestock penning areas efficiently and safely.
- Distribute feed and fresh bedding to maintain animal welfare and site standards.
- Maintained clean, organized yard conditions to facilitate smooth daily auction operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless operations. and ability to shift priorities quickly in fast-paced, high-traffic environments.
Seasonal Ship Loader (FIFO)
Baffinland Iron Mines
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinated loader operations with ship loading crews, facilitating seamless material flow and maintaining production targets.
- Operated Cat 988 and 992 wheel loaders to efficiently feed ship loader reclaim grizzlies, enhancing loading processes.
- Offloaded iron ore haul trucks while maintaining production and safety targets.
- Worked in a FIFO rotation within a high-safety, industrial mining environment.
- Recognized for maintaining safe and precise operation of wheel loaders, contributing to a high-safety standard in operations.
Equipment Operator / Farm Hand
Evergreen Land and Cattle Co.
06.1998 - 01.2024
- Performed all aspects of farm and yard operations using farm tractors and wheel loaders of various sizes.
- Fed cattle and maintained livestock areas year-round in all weather conditions, supporting animal welfare and farm operations.
- Cleaned wintering feed yards while managing large-volume material handling to ensure optimal livestock health.
- Added, leveled, and compacted fill in feed yards to maintain safe and functional surfaces.
- Loaded, leveled, and placed aggregate for road construction and yard improvement projects, enhancing site functionality.
- Note: FIFO seasonal employment at Baffinland Iron Mines was completed concurrently with Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart during slower summer operations.
Education
Shevchenko
Vita, MB01-1993
Skills
- Wheel Loader Operation (Cat 988, 992 and similar)
- Heavy Equipment Operation & Material Handling
- Livestock Handling & Agricultural Operations
- Industrial Yard & Ship Loading Operations
- Aggregate Placement & Road Construction Support
- Equipment Care & Breakdown Prevention
- Safety Awareness & Hazard Identification
- FIFO / Camp-Based Work Environments
- Adaptability in High-Pressure, Fast-Changing Conditions
Availability
Available for FIFO, camp-based, and rotational work schedules
Safety And Work Practices
- Strong safety mindset with focus on situational awareness
- Equipment inspections and preventive care
- Working safely around personnel, livestock, and mobile equipment
- Compliance with site safety rules and procedures
Equipment Experience
- Wheel Loaders (including Cat 988, 992)
- Farm Tractors (various sizes)
- Material Handling & Yard Equipment
Timeline
Seasonal Ship Loader (FIFO)
Baffinland Iron Mines
07.2025 - 10.2025
Equipment Operator - Cattle Handler
Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart
09.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator / Farm Hand
Evergreen Land and Cattle Co.
06.1998 - 01.2024
Shevchenko