Gary Poljanowski
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
GDB CONSTRUCTION
Pickering
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Assisted in framing, roofing, and drywall installation on various projects.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment on-site.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to support daily operations.
- Read blueprints and project plans to understand job requirements clearly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in construction practices.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Forklift Operator
Intercontinental warehouse
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments with precision to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce delays.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a secure work environment.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Education
Emery Collegiate
North York OnSkills
- Heavy machinery operator
- Do deligence with communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocol compliance
Timeline
Construction Worker
GDB CONSTRUCTION
02.2020 - 08.2021
Forklift Operator
Intercontinental warehouse
03.2017 - 06.2018
Emery Collegiate