ROBERT BOAKE

• Oversee inventory audits, maintaining accurate records of stock levels for effective supply chain management.
• Spearheaded process improvements, reducing errors in order picking and packing operations.
• Implemented quality control measures to minimize damaged or lost inventory, resulting in lower replacement costs.
• Managed daily inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely receipt and delivery of goods.
• Optimized space utilization in the warehouse, reorganizing storage layouts for easier access to products.
• Picked and packed order items.
• Operated equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and Articulated Loader.
• Demonstrated a willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels such as Grain Grading, Working with Fertilizer, Dispatch & Grain Elevator operator in addition to my warehouse position.
• Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.

• Optimized inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and streamlining tracking processes.
• Collaborated closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.
• Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures.
• Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
• Managed daily operations for smooth functioning of the parts warehouse, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
• Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
• Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

• Implemented loading dock process and productivity improvements.
• Supervised dock staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety regulations at all times.
• Shunted and loaded trucks and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
• Properly completed all Customs Paperwork.

Company closed Whitby Terminal, I was offered a position at another Terminal (Brampton) I declined as the commute would have been 5 hours daily.

• Reviewed shipping orders for accurate fulfillment.
• Reduced product damage during transport by ensuring proper stacking techniques were employed during the loading process.
• Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack shunted 53' trailers, pups & trains.
• Successfully loaded various types of cargo such as pallets, crates, drums, and containers while maintaining compliance with regulations regarding hazardous materials handling.

Company closed the LTL scope of business, no longer required Dock employees.