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Work History
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Hobbies and Interests
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G. BARNUM

Abbotsford,BC

Summary

Looking for a company that’s progressive and will be extraordinarily busy. Experienced Shipper with background working in fast-paced environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipper/Receiver

Mainland Machinery
09.2021 - Current
  • Job consists of making packing slips, receiving goods, shipping, and palletizing goods, check if material is correct, following up through email or phone to see if product is ready for shipment
  • Driving forklift and using overhead crane to load and unload trucks
  • Build relationships with logistics companies, use Microsoft and Dynamics and Excel to correlate items to specific jobs.
  • Reduced shipping costs by negotiating favorable rates with carriers and selecting optimal transportation methods.
  • Streamlined warehouse operations with implementation of effective organization systems for easy product retrieval.
  • Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
  • Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
  • Maximized warehouse space utilization through strategic pallet stacking techniques and optimized storage layouts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely order processing and accurate shipment tracking.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process enhancements within shipping department.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Prevented potential shipment delays by proactively addressing scheduling conflicts or carrier issues as they arose.
  • Handled international shipments, ensuring proper customs documentation was completed accurately and promptly.
  • Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
  • Assisted in maintaining safe working environment by following established workplace safety guidelines.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 10 packages per day.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.

Drillers Helper

VanMars Drilling
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Driller’s helper consisting of carrying steel augers, steel casing, equipment and material and making concrete
  • Organizing work trucks to prepare for upcoming jobs and pre trip inspections
  • Yard person: cleaning and maintaining support trucks, drive forklift, first aid, on safety committee, pick up and deliver supplies in field when necessary.
  • Performed soil drilling, sampling and monitoring well installation.
  • Worked as part of crew or without supervision to accomplish drilling tasks.
  • Recognized and independently corrected hazards and unsafe actions and conditions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

CNC Programmer/operator/ Cabinet Maker

CWC Architectural Millwork
04.2008 - 07.2020
  • Operated cnc in proficient time, made deadlines
  • Picked and handled different material
  • Measure product and check specifications to make sure material is right
  • Performed maintenance to keep cnc running it’s best
  • Programmed CNC using Mozaik software.
  • Contributed to reduction in scrapped parts through diligent program testing/validation before releasing it into production.
  • Increased machine uptime by troubleshooting and resolving programming errors promptly.
  • Handled preventive maintenance and minor repairs on machines to sustain performance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by monitoring resource usage and minimizing waste during operations.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
  • Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.

Skills

  • Forklift ticket
  • Overhead Crane
  • Air brakes
  • Reliability
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Problem solving
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customs Compliance
  • Production Organization
  • Task Prioritization

Hobbies and Interests

There’s no place I’d rather be than in the mountains and far away from the city, whether it’s 4x4ing, dirt biking or camping. I took up dirt biking in 2020 and fell in love with it. Camping is my escape. I relax with gardening and hiking.

Timeline

Shipper/Receiver

Mainland Machinery
09.2021 - Current

Drillers Helper

VanMars Drilling
07.2020 - 09.2021

CNC Programmer/operator/ Cabinet Maker

CWC Architectural Millwork
04.2008 - 07.2020

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