Summary
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Work History
Education
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Matthew Wass

Simcoe,ON

Summary

Dynamic warehouse professional with extensive experience at Real Canadian Super Store, excelling in inventory management and forklift operation. Proven track record in ensuring safety compliance and quality control, while demonstrating strong attention to detail and adaptability. Committed to maintaining efficient operations and achieving organizational goals through effective teamwork and dedication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Crew

Real Canadian Super Store ( Loblaws )
Simcoe, ON
08.2024 - Current
  • Adhered strictly to safety regulations when operating machinery used for loading and unloading merchandise from trucks.
  • Managed inventory levels by restocking items when necessary.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damages or missing items before signing off on delivery paperwork.
  • Conducted regular audits of merchandise stock levels to identify potential shortages.
  • Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Checked delivered merchandise and order information to verify shipment accuracy.

Wire Wrapper

Superior Essex
Simcoe, ON
05.2023 - 10.2025
  • Replaced worn spindles and creels when necessary to maintain efficient operations.
  • Recorded data from each job cycle into logbooks for tracking purposes.
  • Adjusted speeds according to material characteristics.
  • Assisted with inventory management by keeping accurate records of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Monitored quality control parameters during the winding process.
  • Ensured that materials were loaded correctly onto winders before starting a job cycle.
  • Inspected finished products for defects or irregularities.

Forklift Operator

Massilly North America
Brantford, ON
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

Forklift Operator, Production Control

Toyeutetsu
Simcoe, ON
08.2011 - 04.2020
  • Worked at TTCA for almost 10yrs, before covid kicked in and i was unfortunately forced to relocate rather quickly and unable to continue working there at the time. ( relocated to far away )
  • Unloaded and loaded trucks, put them in the appropriate staging lanes according to layout.
  • Worked switchyards 1,2,3,5
  • Helped setup First 2 expansions
  • Was the AGC/AGV person before it became a TL position.
  • Worked Tugger on routes a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k ( i knew them all at the time )
  • Subbed in as TL from time to time to offset workload on Team leaders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Simcoe Composite School
Simcoe, ON
06-2001

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Forklift operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Data entry
  • Warehouse organization
  • Order verification
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Strong work ethic
  • Unloading merchandise
  • Production documentation
  • Manual dexterity
  • Load sorting
  • FIFO stocking
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Hazard prevention
  • Equipment operation
  • Warehouse safety
  • Loading and unloading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Night Crew

Real Canadian Super Store ( Loblaws )
08.2024 - Current

Wire Wrapper

Superior Essex
05.2023 - 10.2025

Forklift Operator

Massilly North America
09.2021 - 02.2023

Forklift Operator, Production Control

Toyeutetsu
08.2011 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Simcoe Composite School
Matthew Wass