Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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DARRYL POWER

DARRYL POWER

Parts Technician / Student
Edson,Alberta

Summary

Continue to grow my knowledge and experience in the logistics industry. I am looking to join a team that wants to succeed as a group. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

WPI Parts Technician

Waukesha Pearce Industries
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided expert advice to customers on suitable parts for their equipment, enhancing customer trust.
  • Contributed to increased sales through upselling related products or suggesting alternative solutions when original items were unavailable.
  • Collaborate with the shipping department to ensure order accuracy.
  • Improved overall efficiency by cross-referencing multiple supplier catalogs when sourcing hard-to-find parts.
  • Coordinate deliveries of orders with order pickers and drivers so they arrive to each location within specific times prearranged by client.
  • Assist the Inventory manager with ordering of branch stock when required.
  • Work with Inventory Control team to create new stock in the system.
  • Identified obsolete parts and organized their disposal, optimizing warehouse space utilization.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, fostering a reliable network for timely delivery of orders.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits, ensuring accurate stock records and minimizing discrepancies.

Warehouse Specialist

Ironline/Surepoint Compression
10.2013 - 12.2022
  • Receive incoming materials, supplies and equipment ensuring accuracy and quality.
  • Coordinated with shipping carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries, ensuring orders were processed efficiently.
  • Complete parts returns; both physical and in the computerized inventory.
  • Utilize computerized inventory systems such as JD Edward’s
  • Assisted in the selection and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Salespad contributing to more accurate inventory control and efficient operations.
  • Resolve vendor discrepancies and report those that are more complex to a higher level
  • Maintain an adequate inventory of warehouse supplies.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily order fulfillment goals, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization within the warehouse facility, promoting a safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Supported cross-functional teams during peak seasons or high-demand periods by providing additional labor and expertise where needed.
  • Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing changes as needed.
  • Conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records while minimizing discrepancies between physical stock and system data.
  • Worked with the team and we created procedures and policies and improved inventory accuracy from 63% to 98.9% as part of a team.
  • Operated various types of material handling equipment safely, including a parts carousel, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
  • Supported safe operations of warehouse order fulfillment and restocking by securing items on pallets and shelves.
  • Implemented a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in increased productivity levels and reduced turnover rates.
  • Optimized storage space utilization through strategic placement of products based on size, weight, and frequency of access.
  • Handled hazardous materials properly according to established protocols while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Managed storage area by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles and recommending improvements.

Education

Parts Technician - Parts/Warehouse Journeyman Technician

Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB
09.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Holy Heart of Mary High
St. John's NL
1994 - 1996

Skills

  • Experienced Supervisor/Manager for crews of 1-20
  • Ability to maintain and operate warehousing equipment including Remstar Kardex Parts Carousel, propane and electric forklifts, powered pallet jacks
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Oracle JD Edwards and Quickbooks inventory as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows 10
  • Extremely organized with paperwork and detail oriented Experienced in handling confidential paperwork
  • Goal oriented, willing to learn, positive attitude, excellent problem solver, flexible
  • Good customer-relations background Believe customers come first

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Volunteer Experience

  • Edson Animal Rescue Society - Fundraising Committee, Present
  • Edson Minor Hockey (Team Manager), 2014, Present, Awarded Manager of the Year 2014/2015
  • Edson Minor Hockey- (Equipment Manager), 2013, 2016
  • Edson Minor Baseball (Coach), 2016

References

  • Melissa Blue, Ironline/Surepoint Compression Service Manager (780) 712-2555
  • Jory Keen, Ironline/Surepoint Compression Parts Manager, (780) 725-1988
  • Jason McCrady, WPI Central Region Parts Manager, (780) 984-0573

Timeline

WPI Parts Technician

Waukesha Pearce Industries
12.2022 - Current

Parts Technician - Parts/Warehouse Journeyman Technician

Lakeland College
09.2022 - Current

Warehouse Specialist

Ironline/Surepoint Compression
10.2013 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Holy Heart of Mary High
1994 - 1996
DARRYL POWERParts Technician / Student