Eric Johnston
Edmonton
Summary
Dedicated Warehouse member offering in depth-knowledge of Utilities. Bringing 11 years of experience carrying out warehouse inventory control functions. Diligent and detailed individual proficient in material handling equipment operations, including Forklift, Tow Motor, Telehandler forklift, Pallet truck, Narrow isle forklift, Rough terrain forklift, Loader and Skid steer.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
PME
08.2024 - Current
- Provided valuable input during project planning phases to ensure optimal utilization of skid steer equipment capabilities.
- Upheld strict adherence to OSHA safety regulations while operating heavy machinery in diverse work environments.
- Completed projects in a timely manner with precise execution of excavation, grading, and leveling tasks.
- Maintained optimal skid steer performance by conducting regular inspections and addressing necessary repairs.
Crew Chief Natural Resource Specialist
Geoverra
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted field assessments to monitor and maintain biodiversity within managed areas.
- Managed data collection efforts, ensuring accurate documentation of site conditions and trends in resource use.
- Performed GIS analysis for mapping critical habitats, identifying priority areas for conservation action, and informing decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with other forestry professionals on large-scale projects, ensuring successful planning and execution of tasks.
- Marked timber boundaries using GPS technology to ensure proper land management practices were followed.
Surveyor Assistant
GeoVerra
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported the Surveyor in conducting topographic, boundary, and construction surveys for accurate project planning.
- Optimized data collection processes with a keen attention to detail and thorough understanding of surveying instruments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices through continuous professional development.
- Promoted safety on worksites by adhering to all relevant regulations and procedures during daily tasks.
- Worked on TMEP Project and adhering to all environmental and safety procedures
- Collaborated with construction crews and project managers for seamless communication and coordination on job sites.
- Improved safety measures for excavation projects by consistently marking and mapping the locations of underground utilities.
Production Worker
Toyota Motor Manufacturing INC
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Support line production in Delivering parts to Line team members.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Used equipment such as Forklift and Tow motor to process excess materials and support Production.
Warehouse Foreman
Entera Utility Contractors
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for 3-member warehouse team.
- Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling and documentation.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
- Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Operated Forklift and Skid steer equipment to complete safe and efficient work.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, including freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers
- Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality and safety
Material Handler
CamTran
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Operations support Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Logistics Emptied aisles of debris, cleaned floors and rearranged inventory to provide Materials coordination tidy and obstacle-free warehouse floor
- Exceptional time management skills Inform purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when Warehousing functions unloading and receiving
- Stock management Support current production needs by moving items between equipment and Team Building staging areas
- Problem Resolution
SR WAREHOUSEMAN
Atco Electric Ltd
12.2011 - 12.2019
- Inventory control on MS EXCEL, Oracle, Sharepoint Shipping/ Receiving, Scheduling, Project picker, Warehouse duties, Remote warehousing , Logistics Use of Heavy Equipment, Forklift, Pallet jacks, Order pickers, Narrow aisle reach lift Provide help to Project Managers, Engineers, Project Supervisors Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient Time frame shipments.
- Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Interacted with all necessary partners including vendors, upper management and peers.
- Coordinated material for 20 transmission projects and 1 substation project.
Warehouseman
Atco Electric Ltd
02.2010 - 12.2011
- Inventory control on MS EXCEL, Oracle, Sharepoint Shipping/ Receiving, Scheduling, Project picker, Warehouse duties, Remote warehousing , Logistics Use of Heavy Equipment Provide help to Project Managers, Engineers, Project Supervisors Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient Time frame shipments
- Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Interacted with all necessary partners including vendors, upper management and peers
- Coordinated material for 7 transmission projects and 1 Substation
Education
Diploma - Police Foundation
Fleming College
Peterborough, ONDiploma - Recreation and Leisure
Canadore College
North Bay, ONHigh School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
Lindsay, ON2004
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Documentation
- Inventory control
- Team Building
- Logistics
- Problem Resolution
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Warehousing
- Project organization
- MS Office
- Construction background
- Forklift Operation
Accomplishments
- Diligent Warehouse Associate offering 8 years of comprehensive experience working as remote warehouseman on transmission projects, 2 years of distribution warehouse.
- Adept at logistics, inventory, shipping and receiving, order picking and packing.
- Reliable and safety-conscious with excellent forklift, skid steer and Front End Loader operator capabilities.
- Http://linkedin.com/in/eric-johnston- 567121b7
- Worked on TMEP (Trans Mountain Expansion Project)
CERTIFICATIONS First Aid/CPR Certified With AED,TDG Standard First aid with AED, Forklift, Narrow aisle reach lift, Skid steer, Order picker, Power pallet jack.
Timeline
Operator
PME
08.2024 - Current
Crew Chief Natural Resource Specialist
Geoverra
02.2024 - 08.2024
Surveyor Assistant
GeoVerra
09.2022 - 02.2024
Production Worker
Toyota Motor Manufacturing INC
06.2021 - 08.2022
Warehouse Foreman
Entera Utility Contractors
07.2020 - 06.2021
Material Handler
CamTran
02.2020 - 07.2020
SR WAREHOUSEMAN
Atco Electric Ltd
12.2011 - 12.2019
Warehouseman
Atco Electric Ltd
02.2010 - 12.2011
Diploma - Police Foundation
Fleming College
Diploma - Recreation and Leisure
Canadore College
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
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