Preston Coulbeck

Results-driven Warehouse Coordinator, Warehouse Lead Hand, and Class 1 Driver with 20+ years of experience in warehouse operations, transportation, distribution, shipping and receiving, inventory control, freight coordination, and team leadership. Recognized for improving operational efficiency, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring on-time delivery performance in fast-paced distribution environments.

Warehouse Coordinator - Trophy Foods - Calgary, AB

(2017-01)

• Coordinate outbound stock transfers between branches and third-party logistics (3PL) facilities to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries.
• Arrange carriers and transportation equipment for inbound and outbound freight, including rail and over-the-road shipments.
• Track, trace, and update shipment status while maintaining communication with dispatchers, carriers, customers, and warehouse teams.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure inventory availability and order fulfillment requirements are met.
• Utilize ERP (JDE) and Microsoft Office to manage inventory, shipping documentation, reporting, and logistics coordination.
• Assign and oversee shift responsibilities, cycle counts, inventory investigations, and warehouse improvement projects.
• Promote workplace safety standards and training to maintain COR, HACCP, and BRC compliance.
• Provided cross-facility training and operational support during the startup and transition of a new Trophy Foods U.S. facility.
• Coordinate customer appointments to maximize trailer utilization and reduce transportation costs.

City P&D / Shunt Truck Driver - Canadian Freightways - Rocky View, AB

(2010-01 - 2015-12)

• Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections while maintaining accurate delivery and maintenance records.
• Safely transported dangerous goods and temperature-sensitive freight in compliance with transportation regulations.
• Loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, power tailgates, and manual material handling methods.
• Conducted trailer safety inspections and coordinated repair requirements with maintenance teams.
• Managed trailer configurations including B-trains, turnpikes, and triples while ensuring safe weight distribution.

Shipping & Receiving Lead / Class 1 Driver - Kraft Canada - Calgary, AB

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

• Delivered products safely and efficiently while maintaining customer service standards.
• Performed vehicle inspections and maintained delivery schedules.
• Managed shipping, receiving, billing, order picking, loading, and inventory control activities.
• Maintained warehouse organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.

High School Diploma