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David Skakie

ACZ Driver/Forklift Operator
Mississauga,Ontario

Summary

Over 10 years of commercial driving experience with a wide variety of trucks and trailers such as dry boxes (with tailgates), A-trains, flat beds, reefers, rail boxes, tankers, extendable pole trailers, oversize loads, shunt trucks, busses, and straight trucks

Over 10 years of forklift and material handling experience in warehouse and factories, including counterbalance, Raymond Reach, side loaders, clamp trucks, cherry pickers, and electric walkies

Safety-conscious and skilled in equipment inspections, customs and shipping documentation, logbook accuracy

Strong background in warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, safety supervision, mentoring peers in high pressure and dynamic work environments

Certified in TDG, WHMIS, and WHSA with additional safety training in the Smith System, and G.O.A.L.

Experience in cross-border and local deliveries, route planning, and logistics coordination

Work History

ACZ Transportation Driver

Entertainment Partners
10.2020 - 11.2025
  • Contract driver as a permit in the transportation department for different production companies which involves working safely with a wide variety of vehicles and equipment
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns
  • Coordinate with captains and other drivers to ensure efficient operations with moving production staff, vehicles, equipment and supplies from one location to another including entire Base Camps
  • Perform all tasks associated with working on a wide variety of calls from prep to wrap and everything between while ensuring operational safety
  • Coaching newer drivers on safe practices and effectively performing tasks our department is responsible for completing

ACZ Driver

AFIMAC
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Contract work in emergency response and private security for various companies as an ACZ Driver
  • Pre and post trip inspections, completing paperwork on equipment, performing small repairs
  • Collaborate with supervisor and drivers for optimal route planning and keeping them up to date on status during transport, ensuring punctual pickups and deliveries
  • Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues that arose during transport or delivery processes swiftly
  • Ensured the safe transport of a variety of vehicles and equipment to its destination for the customer or leaving it in a secure location

DZ Ready Mix Driver

Viola Ready Mix Inc.
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for completing pre and post trip inspection of the equipment and filling out the appropriate documentation
  • Planned efficient routes by accounting for traffic, road conditions and construction
  • Maintain communication with the plant on status and report any changes or delays
  • Maintained proper slump and temperature of concrete in line with customer needs and unload where directed
  • Clean, acid wash, maintain, and do small repairs to assigned vehicle, and general cleaning and repairs around the plant

AZ Driver/Forklift Operator

XPO Logistics (CCX, Con-way Freight)
10.2002 - 03.2021
  • Local and cross-border freight transport using A-trains, tractor trailers, straight trucks, shunt trucks, and tailgates
  • Operate forklift in warehouse and cross-docking operations
  • Managed customs and shipping documentation to ensure smooth border crossing
  • Conduct daily inspections of equipment, noting defects and performing small repairs where appropriate
  • Ensure safe handling and labeling of dangerous goods in the warehouse and on the road
  • Duties also included some housekeeping, recouping damaged freight, organizing OS&D and some customer service

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Oliver Mowat C.I.
Scarborough, Ontario

Skills

ACZ Truck Driver

Forklift Operator

Warehousing

Maintenance/Repair

Shipping/Receiving

Inventory management

Safety Supervisor

Freight Handling

Dangerous Goods

Customer Service

Order Picking/Processing

Materials handling

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

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