Givani Whyte
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Career Objectives To obtain full-time Professional labor worker with comprehensive experience in warehouse operations and logistics. Known for strong teamwork, flexibility, and reliability. Skilled in heavy lifting, inventory management, and equipment operation. Focused on safety, efficiency, and delivering results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumping
Labor Tek
01.2025 - Current
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Reduced turnaround times for trucks by efficiently loading and unloading cargo according to established schedules.
- Assisted in training new Lumpers, sharing best practices for effective cargo handling.
- Minimized product damage by carefully handling fragile items during the loading and unloading process.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, effectively managing workload despite frequent adjustments to shipment schedules.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, promoting overall workplace productivity.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by promptly unloading and sorting incoming shipments.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
General Laborer
Nordik Windows and Doors
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
Order Picker
Labor Tek
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Ensured proper labeling and packaging of products, adhering to company standards and minimizing potential damages during transport.
- Collaborated with team members to complete picking tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Increased productivity by operating various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks when necessary.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Delivery Driver
JSSB
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
Garbage Man
Miller Waste Systems
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities Number days per week.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
Lumper
Labor Tek
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
- Operated power jacks, forklifts and Tool to maneuver products on to load trailers and trucks.
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
Package Handler
Purolator
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products
Host/customer service
Compass Group
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Position: -dishwashing -keep food stock and ready guest -receive and stock for Warehouse -keep Lounge clean
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Customer Service
HmsHost
11.2009 - 06.2018
- Whip down tables -clean trays -change garbage -sweep floors - make pizza -cashier
Food Prep Worker
St Hubert's
01.2007 - 07.2009
- Swept and mopped the floors -prepared sandwiches and desserts -washed dishes
Dishwasher Helper
Denny's
01.2008 - 01.2008
- School Placement: -cleaned bathrooms -washed dishes -swept and mopped floors
Store Helper
Toy's R Us
09.2007 - 01.2008
- School Placement: -cleaned warehouse & organized shelves -returned carts to storage area -organized toys on shelves -used compactor to flatten boxes
Maintenance Worker
Constitution Square
07.2006 - 08.2006
- Vacuumed floors -dusted furniture -picked up garbage
Education
Grade 12 - undefined
Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School
Ottawa, OntarioSkills
- Reliable and Responsible
Timeline
Lumping
Labor Tek
01.2025 - Current
General Laborer
Nordik Windows and Doors
04.2023 - 12.2024
Delivery Driver
JSSB
11.2022 - 12.2022
Garbage Man
Miller Waste Systems
04.2022 - 11.2022
Order Picker
Labor Tek
01.2022 - 03.2023
Lumper
Labor Tek
04.2021 - 04.2022
Package Handler
Purolator
06.2020 - 02.2022
Host/customer service
Compass Group
06.2017 - 07.2019
Customer Service
HmsHost
11.2009 - 06.2018
Dishwasher Helper
Denny's
01.2008 - 01.2008
Store Helper
Toy's R Us
09.2007 - 01.2008
Food Prep Worker
St Hubert's
01.2007 - 07.2009
Maintenance Worker
Constitution Square
07.2006 - 08.2006
Grade 12 - undefined
Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School
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