David Heaslip
Barrie
Summary
Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pesticide-Fertilizer Applicator/Equipment Operator
FS Partners / UPI Energy
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Dry and liquid fertilizer, applicator
- Pesticide applicator
- Operate John Deere R4038 high clearance with DN456 spinner box
- Operate John Deer R4038 high clearance Sprayer
- Terra gator TG 8400 with the new leader, G4 spinner box
- Reduced waste by accurately measuring and mixing chemicals according to guidelines.
- DZ operator for Water truck / Chemical truck / Box truck, Tender truck / Propane truck / Multi compartment fuel truck / Flatbed / Live bottom-Dump box potato trucks
- Ensured optimal performance by regularly inspecting and calibrating applicator machinery.
- Skid steer/Loader operator
- Managed inventory effectively to minimize shortages or overstocking issues, optimizing purchasing decisions for cost savings.
- Forklift operator
- Provided excellent customer service through clear communication of job expectations and progress updates.
- Maintain and repair all equipment
- Maintain and organize property and warehouse
DZ delivery driver
Creemore Springs Brewery
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Organize routes daily
- Load trucks accordingly
- Unload returns and empties
- Post and pre-trip inspections
- Clean and maintain vehicles
Transportation of product to job sites
Just Openers and Door
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Transportation of product to job sites
- Ensure loads are properly secured and delivered as instructed
- Maintaining Company vehicle
- Excellent customer service
- Installing doors and openers properly
Machine Set-up Operator
Napoleon
05.2010 - 02.2020
- Set-up and operate various types of machinery including E-brake Press, Hydraulic Press, and Turret Style Punch Press
- Troubleshoot and diagnose all mechanical issues and write detailed reports on cause, solution, and prevention
- Cleaned and maintained the assembly line appropriately
- Followed instructions efficiently
- Recommended improvements to the processes
- Train fellow associates
- Volunteered to work and cross train at our various sites and different shifts as business needs required
Job Site Coordinator
Commercial Sheet Metal
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for organizing equipment rental and ordering material
- Responsible for meeting important deadlines
- Responsible for shipping and receiving and ensuring all deliveries and equipment arrive within a given duration
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs as needed
- Responsible for delegating team and reaching goals
- Perform monthly stock room inventory and provide reports as needed
- Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment
Machine Operator
Canplas Industries
11.2006 - 07.2008
- Operated injection molding machinery in compliance with safety policies and procedures
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Quality Control
- Back up re-grind
- Followed instructions efficiently
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
Job Site Supervisor
Healthy Organic Lawns
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Responsible for day-to-day supervision of a staff of four landscape personnel
- Coordinated site deliveries of product, rental equipment, and tools
- Addressing customer needs, discussing options and supplying alternatives that keep the customers budget in mind
- Responsible for signing off on employee time records
- Managing daily cleanup procedures and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Resolved customer concerns while maintaining a calm attitude even during challenging circumstances
Education
Pesticide And Nutrient Management - Agriculture
University of Guelph
Guelph,06-2024
First-Aid/CPR/AED Certified
St John Ambulance Saint-Jean
Barrie, ON03-2024
Completion of Full DZ straight truck course -
Cross Road Truck Training Academy
Barrie, ON01.2022
Training - Turret Punch Press - TULUS/Beckoff Control - Operations
Prima Power
01.2017
Certificate - Blueprint Reading
Georgian College
01.2015
Diploma -
Glenview Park Secondary School
01.1998
Skills
- Goal-driven leadership
- Team collaboration
- Prioritization
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Customer satisfaction
- Problem-solving
- Forklift operation
- Ladder safety
- WHMIS
- Lock out - tag out
- 5S/Lean
- Fire Extinguisher
- skid steer/Loader
- work place harassment and violence
- Customer service
- Time management
Timeline
Pesticide-Fertilizer Applicator/Equipment Operator
FS Partners / UPI Energy
03.2023 - 08.2024
DZ delivery driver
Creemore Springs Brewery
03.2023 - 05.2023
Transportation of product to job sites
Just Openers and Door
03.2021 - 01.2023
Machine Set-up Operator
Napoleon
05.2010 - 02.2020
Job Site Coordinator
Commercial Sheet Metal
01.2008 - 01.2009
Machine Operator
Canplas Industries
11.2006 - 07.2008
Job Site Supervisor
Healthy Organic Lawns
01.2004 - 01.2006
Training - Turret Punch Press - TULUS/Beckoff Control - Operations
Prima Power
Certificate - Blueprint Reading
Georgian College
Diploma -
Glenview Park Secondary School
Pesticide And Nutrient Management - Agriculture
University of Guelph
First-Aid/CPR/AED Certified
St John Ambulance Saint-Jean
Completion of Full DZ straight truck course -
Cross Road Truck Training Academy