Samith Pilgrim
Summary
Skilled individual adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Detail-oriented team player and problem-solver holding advanced abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Efficient and organized worker with strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Offering top communication and conflict resolution. Works well independently and as part of team. Safety-conscious and dependable experienced in a range of settings. Successfully reduces company costs through efficient, high quality work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
ALMAG Aluminum
01.2023 - Current
- Operated Combi multi-directional and counterbalance forklifts to transfer large products up to 30ft long from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed while expediting order fulfillment accurately.
- Streamlined warehouse operations by organizing inventory efficiently, leading to quicker retrieval times.
- Supported production line with timely material supply, keeping operations running without interruptions.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Loaded and secured heavy and oversized freight onto flatbed trucks using proper tools and safety procedures, ensured proper weight distribution and load balance to comply with company regulations.
Furnace Operator
Matalco
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Carefully reviewed daily work orders to maintain accuracy, reduce material waste and increase overall productivity.
- Kept operations in compliance with company targets, safety requirements and legal statutes.
- Reacted calmly and quickly in emergency situations to best provide support for employees and seek additional help.
- Operated equipment such as lift trucks, bobcats and cranes to transport materials and products.
- Reviewed parts and removed extra materials before loading into furnace, consistently maintaining tight production targets.
- Maintained safe operations of furnace melting metal such as aluminum, copper, magnesium, and iron.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed, while being passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Certified Forklift Operator
Peel Scrap Metal Recycling Ltd
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays, while maintaining high levels of productivity.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information in written reports to give to supervisor.
Manufacturing Technician-Production
Karmax Heavy Stamping
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
- Performed all duties in a safe manner in accordance with Section 28 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishments.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Safely operated production equipment using palm buttons, light curtains and safety mats and performed all duties in a safe manner.
Ingredient Packager
Exel Canada Ltd
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Emptied aisles of debris, cleaned floors and rearranged inventory to provide tidy and obstacle-free warehouse floor.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient daily shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of any related documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
PAS North
315 Bartley Bull PkwySkills
- Safety standards and protocols
- Documentation
- Material handling expert
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Extremely quick learner
- Highly analytical
- Self-motivated
- Excellent problem-solver
- Computer-savvy
- Outstanding independency
- Advanced mathematical aptitude
- Exceedingly Adaptive
- Expert accuracy and efficiency
- Strong attention to detail
Timeline
Material Handler
ALMAG Aluminum
01.2023 - Current
Furnace Operator
Matalco
08.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Forklift Operator
Peel Scrap Metal Recycling Ltd
03.2018 - 09.2018
Manufacturing Technician-Production
Karmax Heavy Stamping
11.2014 - 09.2015
Ingredient Packager
Exel Canada Ltd
11.2012 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
PAS North