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Ray Smith

Thunder Bay,Ontario

Summary

Hardworking Skilled Labourer with dedicated work ethic and thirty years in the Paper, sawmill and grain terminal industries. Knowledgeable in the operations of light and heavy equipment to accomplish tasks. Veteran Production worker adept at handling tasks safely and efficiently. Compassionate and empathetic with genuine concern for others and co-workers. Diligent and industrious worker well versed in First-Aid/CPR, WHMIS, ISO. Determined Maintenance Worker with skills performing routine operation checks on work equipment and always exercising safety measures to limit injuries. Hardworking employee with over thirty years of carrying out oral and written instructions effectively and efficiently. Uses constructive criticism to improve skills and job performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Person

Bingwi Neyashi Anishnabek
04.2022 - Current
  • Increased workplace safety by adhering to all relevant codes, regulations, and company policies during maintenance tasks.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changes in priorities due to unforeseen circumstances or new projects arising unexpectedly within the organization's scope of responsibilities.
  • Scheduled preventative maintenance activities to minimize disruptions to daily operations while maximizing overall efficiency in the long term.

Trackshed Operator/Pellet Plant Operator

Viterra
04.2006 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw all operations of the Pellet Plant. Safely and efficiently.
  • Operated specialized machinery for efficient grain processing, contributing to overall facility performance, routinely finishing all daily inbound grain cars.
  • Trained new employees on proper grain handling protocols and equipment usage, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.

Operations Labourer

Great West Timber
05.2004 - 12.2005
  • Responsibilities included sorting various sized lumber.
  • Ensuring all quality and safety standards were met.
  • Running the chipper and ensuring all waste and by- products were cleared for operations to continue.
  • General housekeeping and clean up.

Warehouse Shipper/ Winder Operator

Thunder Bay Packaging/Smurfit-Stone
09.1995 - 06.2004
  • Improved accuracy in order fulfillment through meticulous attention to detail when picking, packing, and labeling orders.
  • Contributed to reducing product damage by properly packing items and securing them for transport.
  • Cross trained in many positions of paper mill operations including running a twin drum paper winder, warehouse receiving, and general utility person.
  • Managed inventory control, verifying quantities received against invoices and updating system records accordingly.
  • Handled day-to-day out bound loads and billing.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Ignatius High School
Thunder Bay, ON
06.1994

Skills

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem solving and teamwork
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Computer knowledge
  • Health and Safety

Timeline

Maintenance Person

Bingwi Neyashi Anishnabek
04.2022 - Current

Trackshed Operator/Pellet Plant Operator

Viterra
04.2006 - 03.2022

Operations Labourer

Great West Timber
05.2004 - 12.2005

Warehouse Shipper/ Winder Operator

Thunder Bay Packaging/Smurfit-Stone
09.1995 - 06.2004

High School Diploma -

St. Ignatius High School
Ray Smith