Sylvester Thomas
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dedicated and reliable labourer with extensive experience at Banak Paving Company, skilled in material handling and safety procedures. Proven ability to enhance worksite efficiency and maintain high safety standards. Strong team collaborator with a commitment to continuous learning and attention to detail, ensuring successful project execution and timely completion.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer
Banak Paving Company
05.2022 - Current
- Operated paving machinery to ensure efficient and accurate surface preparation.
- Assisted in mixing and applying asphalt materials for road construction projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and meet deadlines.
- Monitored worksite conditions, identifying hazards and implementing safety protocols.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Order Picker
Sears
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Operated warehouse machinery to efficiently pick and organize customer orders.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Trained new staff on order picking procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced order fulfillment speed and accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to comply with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce order processing time.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Ensured proper labeling and packaging of products, adhering to company standards and minimizing potential damages during transport.
- Expedited urgent orders through prioritized picking strategies while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a positive and supportive team environment within the warehouse.
Material Handler
Zellers
05.2010 - 07.2013
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Sorted and organized incoming shipments to ensure proper inventory management and accessibility.
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain safety standards and prevent downtime.
- Implemented best practices for packaging and labeling, enhancing accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
SISLER HIGH SCHOOL
WINNIPEG, MANITOBASkills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Punctual and reliable
- Physical strength
- Material handling
- Repetitive work
- Truck loading and unloading
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Labourer
Banak Paving Company
05.2022 - Current
Order Picker
Sears
01.2015 - 01.2018
Material Handler
Zellers
05.2010 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
SISLER HIGH SCHOOL