John Smythe
Corunna,Canada
Summary
Operator and general laborer with over 10 years of experience in vehicle safety, customer service, and team leadership. Demonstrates strong skills in forklift and crane operation, blueprint reading, and problem-solving, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment and continuously improving service quality through effective team training and streamlined processes.
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
GFL Environmental Services
Sarnia, ON
06.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy equipment for waste collection and disposal tasks.
- Operated roll-off trucks for efficient waste collection and transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles and machinery, ensuring operational readiness and reducing downtime.
- Monitored machine performance and maintained optimal operating conditions.
- Conducted routine inspections and performed preventive maintenance on centrifuge systems.
- Operated centrifuge equipment to separate liquids and solids efficiently.
- Monitored control panel during equipment operation, optimizing performance and identifying potential issues. and gauges during equipment operation.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure workplace and environmental safety.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maintain workflow efficiency. simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Utilized hand trucks and forklifts to efficiently transport items within the facility. and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Assisted in loading and unloading containers at customer sites.
- Recorded daily operational activities and communicated discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Documented processing data and maintained accurate records for compliance purposes.
Driver/Helper
Marcotte Disposal
Corunna, Canada
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Loaded and secured waste efficiently while adhering to all safety protocols during collection to maintain operational standards.
- Conducted thorough pre and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Identified and reported vehicle defects promptly to minimize downtime and associated repair costs.
Tire Technician/Shop Foreman
Molson Tire
Sarnia, ON
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Supervise and guide tire technicians, ensuring quality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving client issues to enhance satisfaction.
- Streamlined tire installation processes, achieving quicker turnaround times and elevating customer satisfaction rates.
- Supervised and guided tire technicians to ensure quality work and compliance with safety protocols.
- Fostered a collaborative workshop environment, enhancing team morale and ensuring smooth operations for optimal service delivery.
- Streamlined tire installation processes, reducing turnaround times and improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify service gaps, implementing training for the team, resulting in noticeable improvements in service quality.
Structural Steel Loader
Lambton Metal Services
Sarnia, ON
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Operated forklifts and cranes to load steel, ensuring timely deliveries and safe practices.
- Interpreted blueprints to retrieve materials, enhancing accuracy and streamlining operational flow.
- Interpreted blueprints to retrieve materials, improving accuracy and operational flow.
- Implemented systematic loading processes, leading to faster turnaround times and increased shipping efficiency.
- Coordinated with team for precise loading, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Irrigation Technician
Kern Water
Sarnia, ON
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Installed and repaired sprinkler systems to maximize irrigation efficiency for improved landscape health.
- Operated diverse tools for precise system maintenance, reducing potential failures.
- Installed lighting and drilled sand points to enhance landscape functionality and aesthetics.
- Installed lighting and drilled sand points, improving landscape functionality.
- Identified and marked power lines to prevent accidental damage during maintenance. to prevent service disruptions and ensure safety.
- Assisted team operations during peak seasonal demands to ensure efficiency. during peak times to support team operations.
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School
Sarnia, OntarioSkills
- Forklift Operation
- DZ license
- Equipment Operation
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Over head crane
- BASES training /bso/heights/resp
- Operational Efficiency
- Operational Reporting
- Blueprint Reading
- Time Management
- Team Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Client relations
- Microsoft Office
Volunteer Experience
- St Andrews Church, Assisted with coordinating breakfast program
- Fiddicks Nursing Home, Coordinated bingo and read books to the elderly
- Albany Retirement Home, Assisted dietary aide with meals and daily duties
- Petrolia Food Bank, Packed and distributed food boxes, accepted donations
Timeline
Operator
GFL Environmental Services
06.2025 - Current
Driver/Helper
Marcotte Disposal
02.2024 - 06.2025
Tire Technician/Shop Foreman
Molson Tire
11.2019 - 01.2024
Structural Steel Loader
Lambton Metal Services
11.2018 - 11.2019
Irrigation Technician
Kern Water
03.2015 - 10.2018
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School