Joshua Oickle
Calgary,AB
Summary
Diligent Warehouse Associate offering four years of comprehensive industry experience. Adept at loading and unloading trucks, shipping and receiving and order picking and packing. Reliable and safety-conscious with excellent freight labeling capabilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Outbound Freight Worker
Consolidated Fastfrate Inc.
Calgary, AB
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Loaded freight on transport trucks for distribution using shipping slips and distribution orders and helping team mates to finish up their workload quotas
- Organized freight on floor for storage and distribution according to work orders and distribution lists
- Maintained forklift with fuel and reported any major repairs that needed to be done to forklift
- Stocked product.
- Collaborated with team members to load and unload trucks, ensuring proper handling of fragile items and preventing damage.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Ensured accurate inventory control with thorough documentation and regular audits of warehouse stock.
- Reduced shipping errors by diligently checking shipment contents against packing lists before loading onto vehicles.
- Expedited order processing with prompt communication between warehouse staff, drivers, and logistics coordinators.
- Optimized space utilization in trucks and warehouses by skillfully arranging cargo according to size, weight, and transportation requirements.
- Enhanced communication within the team by developing daily reports on completed shipments and upcoming tasks for distribution among staff members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by performing various tasks such as palletizing items, operating forklifts, and preparing shipping labels during peak periods or staff shortages.
- Promoted a positive work culture through teamwork, active participation in meetings, and offering assistance to colleagues when needed.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Sorted and organized packages to make deliveries to correct address.
- Utilized proper lifting techniques to facilitate safe and efficient handling of freight.
- Inspected freight for any damage or faults prior to loading.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to unload freight containers of varying weight and size.
- Attached labels to finalized products before shipment.
- Operated computer systems to track shipments to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Warehouse Associate
Formations
Calgary, AB
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Stocked product: used forklift to stack laminate, stock glues, paint and tape etc
- Made sure area was clean neat and tidy.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Efficiently handled returned items according to company policies, ensuring proper documentation, inspection, restocking or disposal as needed.
- Reduced order processing time through effective organization and prioritization of tasks.
- Streamlined communication between warehouse associates and management, addressing concerns proactively to prevent delays or bottlenecks in operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely shipment of orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Completed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records and identify discrepancies early on.
- Utilized company software effectively for tracking shipments, managing inventory levels, and updating order statuses accurately.
- Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
- Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery tickets.
Self Employed
Hall's Courier Service
Calgary, AB
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered packaged with in the cities of Calgary, Airdrie, Cochran and Strathmore.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Lead Hand
Intelcom
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Computer input of routes, returns – organizing the daily work schedule
- Unloaded trucks – removal of packages and letters for distribution making sure they were deposited in the right delivery slots
- Ensure safety regulations were observe according to OH&S and company regulations
- Reported to supervisor discrepancies, work hazards, disciplinary problems etc.
- Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
- Promoted safety awareness among the workforce, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
- Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
- Communicated effectively with clients to identify needs, gather feedback, and provide regular updates on project status.
- Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
- Mentored junior staff members to enhance their technical skills and boost overall team performance.
- Leveraged technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and restore normal operations quickly.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for projects, including schedules, budgets, risk assessments, progress reports.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
- Documented order updates by inputting data into computer system.
- Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging, and contents.
- Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise, and promptly initiated processing.
- Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards..
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Education
Skills
Time management doing job efficiently, quickly and safely
Fit and can lift 25-50 lbs
High attention to detail making sure accuracy is maintained
Strong work ethic as in maintaining company regulations as well as OH&S regulations and being a team player
Loading and unloading
Workplace Cleanliness
Order Picking
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse Management
Freight Documentation
Warehouse Safety
Handheld Scanners
Languages
English
Professional Working
Dirt bike riding
Like to ride dirt bikes in the back country following trails the are challenging. Helps to drive out my over activeness and helps me to create a calm within myself.
Play video games
Relaxes my hyper activity. Help me in my organizational skills and team work
Timeline
Outbound Freight Worker
Consolidated Fastfrate Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2023
Warehouse Associate
Formations
07.2021 - 08.2022
Self Employed
Hall's Courier Service
02.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Hand
Intelcom
11.2019 - 01.2020