Matt Johnston
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dynamic Shipping and Receiving Clerk at Air Liquide Canada with proven expertise in inventory management and team leadership. Enhanced shipping efficiency through meticulous quality checks and streamlined processes, achieving significant reductions in errors. Certified in forklift operation and WHMIS, committed to maintaining safety standards while fostering collaborative work environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Air Liquide Canada
05.2013 - Current
- Processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy against packing lists and purchase orders.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to safely move materials within the warehouse.
- Maintained organized inventory, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and equipment.
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety standards and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping procedures, improving overall efficiency.
- Conducted regular quality checks on outgoing shipments, ensuring adherence to company standards.
- Trained new employees on operational processes and safety practices within the warehouse environment.
- Managed documentation related to shipping and receiving operations, maintaining precise records for audits.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing procedures and optimizing workstation layouts.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Increased order accuracy with diligent verification of product SKUs, quantities, and destinations before shipment.
- Expedited delivery times by collaborating closely with carriers to schedule timely pickups and drop-offs for shipments.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies in orders or address any issues promptly.
Landscape Worker
David Fences
02.2008 - 04.2012
- Assisted in maintaining landscape aesthetics through routine planting and trimming tasks.
- Learned proper use of gardening tools and equipment for efficient landscape care.
- Supported team with irrigation system setup and maintenance activities.
- Collaborated on site clean-up efforts to ensure safe and appealing work environments.
- Adapted quickly to various landscaping techniques and procedures during training sessions.
- Followed safety protocols while performing outdoor tasks under varying weather conditions.
- Developed foundational knowledge of plant species and their maintenance requirements.
- Engaged in team discussions to improve workflow efficiency and task coordination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grimsby Secondary School
Grimsby, ONSkills
Forklift and WHMIS certifications
Dangerous goods handling
Team leadership
Microsoft Excel and Word
Inventory management
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
Industrial Truck Driving Permit: Class 1,2,4 and 5. Class 3 Liftcode 2
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Health and Safety Committees
WHIMS
Hobbies
Spending time with family
Hockey
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Drawing
Movies
Meditation
Music
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Air Liquide Canada
05.2013 - Current
Landscape Worker
David Fences
02.2008 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Grimsby Secondary School
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