
Garry
Safety-focused construction professional with heavy material handling expertise
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Safety-focused and physically fit construction professional with over three years of experience in heavy material handling, site logistics, and skilled trades support. Proven ability to safely load and transport materials, maintain orderly worksites, and erect temporary structures including scaffolding and barricades. Backed by a flawless safety record, extensive heavy lifting stamina, and a strong capability to assist heavy equipment operators.
Equipped with a reliable personal vehicle for immediate deployment to any site. Highly motivated to complete any specific training prior to the official start date.
Experience
Construction Worker at GTR Construction (2022-05 – 2022-11)
Supported daily site logistics and skilled tradespeople by manually loading, transporting, and unloading heavy raw materials to specific work areas, maintaining a strict record of zero lost-time safety incidents.
- Assisted primary builders and heavy equipment operators in meeting aggressive project deadlines by proactively picking, staging, and signaling the movement of required structural materials.
- Reduced overall material waste and maintained highly orderly staging areas by meticulously clearing rubble, sorting salvaged scrap materials, and effectively directing nearby heavy site traffic.
- Ensured all work zones remained clean, secure, and compliant with safety standards by conducting daily yard maintenance, earth leveling, and physical hazard removal using manual tools.
Material Handler at Coca-Cola Canada (2023-04 – Present)
Executed high-volume material handling operations, measured by a 15% increase above daily production quotas, by safely loading, unloading, and mechanically staging heavy materials in designated zones.
- Facilitated continuous, hazard-free operations, resulting in a 50% reduction in new-hire onboarding time, by actively training incoming crews on safe lifting ergonomics and personal protective equipment adherence.
- Prevented worksite bottlenecks and material damage by performing daily maintenance checks on mechanical systems and securing outbound truck loads with 100% accuracy.
- Maintained strict inventory accuracy and minimized product waste by verifying incoming materials against packing slips and conducting routine cycle counts.
Material Handler at National Logistic Services (NLS) (2022-11 – 2023-03)
Maintained continuous facility operations by operating forklifts and heavy equipment to load, unload, and transport merchandise to designated storage areas.
- Minimized operational downtime and ensured strict workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and immediate discrepancy reporting.
- Coordinated directly with managers to prioritize daily tasks, picking orders and identifying damaged products to ensure accurate placement of materials.
Construction Work at Self-Employed
Worked in all phases of building a residential home, including site preparation, concrete mixing, and erecting temporary formwork and shoring. Managed the logistics, handling, and repetitive heavy lifting (50+ lbs) of building supplies (cement bags, bricks, and rebar), used standard power and hand tools.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources & Business Management – Algoma University (2024)
Bachelor of Business Administration – Mewar University (2019)