Quinn Price
Kitchener
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic and a proven track record in warehouse and assembly environments. With 5 years of experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail, a knack for quickly learning new skills, and a talent for training others. Thriving in fast-paced environments, I excel at inventory management, technical troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate records both physically and digitally. Prioritizing safety and efficiency above all else, I am a team player committed to delivering results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler/Warehouse Inventory Associate
BizLink Elocab Ltd
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Duties: Assisting with receiving and outgoing shipments, performed stock picking and put away, all digital entry of data, and procuring of materials for research and development purposes.
- Process Improvement: Facilitated improved recording and faster deployment of materials, brought down in-house procurement times by ~11% on average. In addition, I oversaw regular scrap collection and reduction, recouping several thousand dollars in reject product to save overhead costs.
- Inventory Management: Maintained accurate inventory records, optimized stock levels, and implemented a new inventory system. These improvements allowed for better long term product procurement, and closer integration between production planners and warehouse staff.
- Product: Quickly familiarized myself with an extensive list of proprietary thermoplastics and wires of many alloys and constructions.(approx. 2,000 unique items). Required to read blueprints of cables and know tolerances and physical properties of cables and electronics that changed on a constant basis. In my free time I researched additional details of specifications to better my product knowledge.
- Equipment Maintenance: Performed regular maintenance and calibration of industrial scales. Saved ~ $2,400 in scales from being replaced in my first month.
- Forklift Operation: Extensive use of reach and sit-down counterbalance forklifts. Performed regular morning and afternoon shift inspections in accordance with safety regulations.
Warehouse Material Handler / Reach Truck Operator
Mark's Supply Inc
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Order Fulfillment: Picked and packed customer orders, assisting contractors with loading and providing product knowledge.
- Product: Gained widespread knowledge of HVAC and plumbing supplies, from fittings and valves to entire heating and cooling units.
- Inventory Management: Received and checked incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- Warehouse Operations: Utilized RFID scanners to efficiently locate and retrieve products, meeting and exceeding performance goals.
Warehouse Associate
Leon's Furniture
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Warehouse Operations: Operated lift trucks to move heavy merchandise efficiently and safely.
- Customer Service: Provided excellent customer service, including handling transactions, answering inquiries, and scheduling deliveries.
- Inventory Management: Utilized software and scanners to manage inventory, locate missing items, and organize deliveries.
Warehouse Picker
Flanagan Foodservice Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Food Safety: Adhered to HACCP principles to prevent cross-contamination in various temperature-controlled environments.
- Operated pallet jacks to safely transport goods from warehouse to shipping area.
- Used scanners to quickly locate and track items in warehouse.
- Met productivity goals consistently by prioritizing tasks effectively and staying focused during peak hours.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety regulations.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Culinary Skills: Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for a large clientele, with a focus on seafood preparation.
- Food Safety: Adhered to HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety and prevent contamination.
- Dietary Restrictions: Accommodated customer dietary restrictions and allergies to provide safe and enjoyable dining experiences.
- Kitchen Maintenance: Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment, including dishwashing and cleaning work surfaces.
- This was my first real job. Here I received my first experience in a work environment. On top of gaining skills that are useful in the day-to-day, I made great friendships that I hold in high regard to this day.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON06.2016
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Reach Truck
- Forklift
- Inventory Management
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Material handling
- Photography, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
Accomplishments
BizLink
- Achieved 11% reduction in material procurement times by introducing use of spreadsheets and formulas for tasks.
- Routinely saved thousands in scrap collection of reject product
- Improved accuracy of recording inventory metrics through direct collaboration with planning team, and regular industrial scale maintenance and recalibrations
- Trained 2 Individuals on my new implemented system, got them up to speed and working according to company standards within 2 weeks
Certification
- Workplace Harassment and Violence Training, 08/01/20, Present
- Understanding Human Rights Training, 08/01/20, Present
- AODA Training, 03/01/24, Present
- Lift Truck Certification, 08/01/24, 06/30/27
Additional Information
Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent work ethic, Results oriented, Proven team player, Organizational and time management skills, Experience working in fast-paced environment, Confidence in my abilities, Not afraid to ask questions, Always open to learning experiences
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Photography: Landscape photography and editing is my main hobby, love to capture the sights during travelling
- Electronics: Reducing e-waste by repairing and maintaining electronics, Avid PC enthusiast and up-to-date on current technologies
- Content creation: Creating videos and clips of my hobbies, focusing on entertainment and educational purposes
- Team Sports: currently part of a Co-ed volleyball team, former e-sports athlete
Timeline
Material Handler/Warehouse Inventory Associate
BizLink Elocab Ltd
11.2023 - 09.2024
Warehouse Associate
Leon's Furniture
06.2021 - 08.2022
Warehouse Material Handler / Reach Truck Operator
Mark's Supply Inc
02.2021 - 07.2023
Warehouse Picker
Flanagan Foodservice Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2021
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant
04.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School
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