Thomas Sisson
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Technician with extensive experience in optimizing workflows and ensuring timely deliveries. Proven ability to reduce shipping errors and maintain safety protocols.
Results-driven professional experienced in shipping and receiving, focused on enhancing warehouse efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Successfully coordinated shipments and implemented improvements that led to increased inventory accuracy and reduced costs.
Dedicated Shipping and Receiving Technician recognized for strong teamwork and commitment to warehouse safety. Expertise in material handling and quality assurance, contributing to streamlined operations and high standards in product delivery.
Diligent Shipper with background in managing shipping and receiving operations efficiently. Proven track record of ensuring accurate and timely processing of shipments and inventory. Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume workloads while maintaining quality control and safety standards.
Experienced with coordinating shipments and managing inventory. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain efficient warehouse operations. Knowledge of safety protocols and quality assurance in shipping and receiving.
Enthusiastic hard worker willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Hardworking Shipping Associate accustomed to lifting 75+ pounds repetitively. Possesses basic math skills and punctual nature. Works well in team environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Technician
RLD Industries LTD
Ottawa, ON
04.2013 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely deliveries.
- Inspected received goods for quality assurance and accuracy.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Implemented improvements in packaging techniques to enhance product protection during transit.
- Played a pivotal role in meeting annual inventory targets by maintaining an organized stock database and promptly reporting discrepancies to management.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas for easy access and retrieval of products.
- Reduced shipping errors by conducting thorough quality checks before dispatching orders.
- Collaborated with carriers to negotiate competitive rates, improving overall cost-efficiency in transportation expenses.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 20 packages per day.
Industrial Spray Painter
RLD Industries LTD
Ottawa, ON
04.2013 - Current
- Applied specialized industrial spray painting techniques to achieve high-quality finishes on various surfaces.
- Operated and maintained spray equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency in painting processes.
- Oversaw quality control inspections, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions to maintain standard compliance.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste and enhanced overall productivity within the painting department.
- Achieved a high-quality finish by properly preparing surfaces and selecting appropriate coatings for various industrial projects.
- Contributed to cost savings by accurately calculating the amount of materials needed for each project and minimizing waste.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining clean work areas and adhering to safety guidelines during spray painting operations.
Construction Worker
2 Wards Contracting
Ottawa, ON
07.2009 - 09.2009
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently and safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project milestones were met on schedule.
- Conducted site inspections to identify safety hazards and enforce compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in training new workers on safe practices and equipment operation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
Ottawa, ONSkills
- Package handling
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Material handling equipment
- Shipping documentation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Self-motivated and independent
- Warehousing operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Verbal and written communication
- Certified forklift driver
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Data entry
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse software systems
- Labeling and packaging
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Technician
RLD Industries LTD
04.2013 - Current
Industrial Spray Painter
RLD Industries LTD
04.2013 - Current
Construction Worker
2 Wards Contracting
07.2009 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School