Shayne Leach
Airdrie
Summary
Most of my job experience is warehouse work and forklift operating, but im looking to start a career in diesel mechanics.
i have a lot of experience working with other people and follow orders. i have a strong background and knowledge of basic mechanics all self taught from reading literature also working on personal vehicles along with vehicles of friends and family. looking to be a mechanic helper in a shop to get experience and hoping to work my way up to apprentice and so on. I am a fast learner and good listener, am always interested and looking to learn more about the industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Warehouse Reloading and Distribution (WRD)
04.2022 - Current
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Lifting bags of animal feed that weight 25kg+
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Delivery Driver /General Warehouse Worker
City Electric Supply
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered electrical parts to job sites and residential houses
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Checked off and organized incoming products on pallets
- Operated forklift to unload incoming pallets and to load pallets of product onto the back of pick up trucks
Construction Framer /Drywall Installer
QSI Interiors
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Ensured proper installation of structural elements such as beams, headers, and floor systems following blueprints and specifications.
- Supported professional growth among team members through ongoing mentorship in framing techniques and best practices for construction framing activities.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by consistently meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling steel framing and drywall
- Using multiple types of power tools and hand held tools to complete the tasks at hand
- Achieved faster project completion times by effectively collaborating with other trades on the job site.
Office Mover
Office Move Pro
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Ensured safe and secure transport of valuable office equipment, minimizing damages or losses.
- Streamlined the moving process by creating detailed inventories of all items being moved.
- Optimized routes for transportation based on traffic patterns and distance between locations, saving time during the moving process.
- Trained new team members on best practices for packing, loading, and unloading procedures, increasing overall team efficiency.
- worked on call
- Loaded and unloaded goods from warehouse to trucks for shipping or storage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Cleaned and maintained truck and other equipment to maintain optimum working condition.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Warehouse Reloading and Distribution (WRD)
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
Grocery Stocker
Sobeys
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
Education
GED -
Equilibrium Testing Centre
Calgary, AB01-2024
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Heavy lifting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Filter replacements
- Diagnostic skills
- Brake adjustments
- Engine overhaul
- Shop safety protocols
- Fluid level checks
- Cooling systems
- Tire inspection and replacement
- Parts pulling
- Hand and power tools
- Teamwork
- Installation procedures
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Power tools operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Decision-making
- Physical strength
- Safety compliance
- Waste disposal
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Parts installation
- Goal setting
- Quality control
- Vehicle maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Suspension systems
- Lubrication services
- Hand tools usage
- Drive train components
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- auto repair/ restoration
- woodworking
- playing music
- working with my hands and fixing things
- card games/ board games
- driving
- Camping
- playing sports such as lacrosse, hockey and basketball
- video games
- snowboarding and skateboarding
- fishing
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Warehouse Reloading and Distribution (WRD)
04.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver /General Warehouse Worker
City Electric Supply
09.2020 - 09.2021
Construction Framer /Drywall Installer
QSI Interiors
08.2019 - 03.2020
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Warehouse Reloading and Distribution (WRD)
10.2017 - 08.2019
Grocery Stocker
Sobeys
05.2017 - 09.2017
Office Mover
Office Move Pro
03.2015 - 09.2019
GED -
Equilibrium Testing Centre
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