Tannis Mason

Experience

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  Pacific Newspaper Group

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2014

  Distribution Engineer

  • Operated, set up and performed general maintenance on inserter machines, stackers, conveyors and various other types of machines; oiled and replaced anything needed• Set up computers prior to night shift with the needed information to have a seamless start• Quickly acquired the skills needed for the job and always looked to learn more• Relieved co-workers for breaks throughout the shift• Ensured flyers never ran out and that proper ones were in place

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  Krown Imports

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Shipper/Receiver

  • Outstanding forklift operator capabilities; loaded and unloaded shipments safely and efficiently• Physically fit with repeated lifting of 50lbs or less; up to 90lbs occasionally• Kept workplace clean and organized to promote safe working habits and environment• Kept inventory and organized all incoming and outgoing products in order to keep on top of inventory levels• Ensured quality control in several different environments and notified proper department if errors were made• Ability to give and receive instructions, both written and oral and make constant adjustments to accommodate the changing circumstances or work requirements• Achieved quality grading tasks; recorded all data from tasks and communicated results to office personnel• Proven history of maintaining composure and standards under pressure, leading by positive example• Maintained constant job briefings between personnel and trainees• Trained new staff, daily allocation and motivation of staff• Proven history of quickly acquiring key skills & responsibilities• Chosen for additional relief inventory duties in the first few weeks• History of being selected for extra training and responsibilities and am continuously seeking self-development and training• Filled out daily logs prior to using machines Show less

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  CN

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Freight Train Conductor

  • Provided excellent customer service by working with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of train cars • Accurately read and understand bulletins, work orders, switch lists; fulfilled them safely and efficiently• Physically fit with repeated lifting of 50lbs or less; up to 90lbs occasionally while working varied hours and extreme weather conditions• Capable of making quick, effective decisions when faced with an emergency or unfamiliar territory• Ability to give and receive instructions, both written and oral and make constant adjustments to accommodate the changing circumstances or work requirements• Experience in performing minor mechanical repairs or adjustments when needed• Operated locomotive through remote control• Maintained constant job briefings between personnel and trainees• Built trains, coupled to tracks, picked up and set out cars en route and gave accurate radio communications to co-worker(s) • Adhered to the strict safety guidelines outlined in the CROR, special instructions as well as any extra customer or yard specifications, for protection of track, equipment and workers• Acquired a detailed working knowledge of all railroad signals, rules and regulations in order to maintain safety standards.• Kept clean work environment including, but not limited to, locomotives, tracks and switches• Used various inspection techniques, inspected all equipment/train cars prior to departure to confirm safety standards and transportation rules are met• Made accurate daily reports of all work done throughout the day; called and confirmed receipt of documents and ensured everything was understood- explained anything that wasn’t• Trained new staff, daily allocation, and motivation of staff Show less

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  Mosiac

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Forklift Operator

  • Acquired Forklift Operator Certification prior to the job• Filled out daily logs prior to starting shifts and using equipment• Cleaned, organized and tested tools in the warehouse and kept track of anything that was signed out• Tagged out any unsafe tools, or discarded them as necessary• Outstanding forklift operator capabilities; loaded and unloaded shipments safely and efficiently• Physically fit with repeated lifting of 50lbs or less; up to 90lbs occasionally• Kept workplace clean and organized to promote safe working habits and environment• Kept inventory and organized all incoming and outgoing products in order to keep on top of inventory levels• Ability to give and receive instructions, both written and oral and make constant adjustments to accommodate the changing circumstances or work requirements• Proven history of maintaining composure and standards under pressure, leading by positive example• Maintained constant job briefings between personnel• Proven history of quickly acquiring key skills & responsibilities• Filled out daily logs prior to using machines Show less

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  TCL Supply Chain

  Nov 2019 - now

  Material Handler

  Pick timed orders for delivery; stack odd size boxes and bags on pallets while maintaining straight edges, usually building 2 pallets at a timeConstant and safe use of ride-on double jacksUnload trailers safely, efficiently and in a timely mannerSort through trays, bins, and other miscellaneous items and place on appropriate pallets, then load onto trailerAssist Inventory Control with Direct Counts whenever neededClean areas that need it thoroughly and maintain cleanliness throughout shiftCarry out any odd jobs, on top of my regular duties, that might need doing Show less