George Cherry
Edmonton
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in shipping documentation and material handling. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration to reduce processing times and maintaining safety standards, consistently contributing to efficient warehouse operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler/Receiver
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
11.2008 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Assisted in inventory management by labeling and organizing products for easy access.
- Learned safety protocols to maintain compliance with company standards during material handling.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce processing time in shipping area.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance, ensuring accurate product receipt and documentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, promoting a safe working environment for all staff.
- Supported loading and unloading operations to facilitate timely deliveries and fulfill customer orders efficiently.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
Yardperson
Superior Propane Inc
03.2006 - 09.2008
- Coordinated inventory management, tracking stock levels to prevent shortages and optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Maintained yard organization, facilitating smooth operations and reducing potential hazards for staff and equipment.
- Increased operational efficiency by performing regular maintenance on yard equipment, and tools.
- Maintained a clean and hazard-free work environment, adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
General Laborer
Flint Energy
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
Education
No Degree - Network Administration
Keyin College
Carbonear, NL05-2025
No Degree - Computer Studies
Keyin College
Carbonear, NL09-1994
GED -
Keyin College
Carbonear, NL06-1992
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Workplace cleanliness
- Heavy lifting
- Package handling
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Material packaging
- Clean background check
- Pick ticket orders
- Equipment operation
- Shipping documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Material Handler/Receiver
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
11.2008 - Current
Yardperson
Superior Propane Inc
03.2006 - 09.2008
General Laborer
Flint Energy
10.2005 - 03.2006
No Degree - Network Administration
Keyin College
No Degree - Computer Studies
Keyin College
GED -
Keyin College