PHILIP A. COX
*** ****** ******** ********* (**5) 427 - 7679
Ajax, Ontario L1S 6X6 *****.***@*****.***
PROFILE
< Reliable, self-starter - professionally mature individual with 30
years experience in the areas of Receiving and Transportation.
< Excellent planning and organization skills
< Strong sense of urgency - ability to meet tight deadlines and deal
efficiently with shifting priorities in fast-paced, high volume, and
constantly changing environments.
< Effective communicator - solid track record for providing superior
internal and external customer service.
< Collaborator - utilizing interpersonal competencies with proven
success in the building of positive working relationships between team
members and other departments.
< Working experience with Microsoft Office, and the Internet.
CAREER SUMMARY
WHITE PAPER CO, MARKHAM
2009 - 2014
Driver / Warehouse Duties
. Drove a 5 ton truck with air brakes. Possess an excellent, accident
and infraction free driving record.
. Load and unload truck while delivering office supplies to various
office locations.
. Assisted in other miscellaneous shipping and receiving duties.
. Fork lift and electric pallet jack operation.
COVER-ALL COMPUTERS, MARKHAM 2003 - 2009
Driver / Warehouse Duties
. Drove a 5 ton truck with air brakes. Possess an excellent, accident
and infraction free driving record.
. Delivered promotional documents and advertising materials to various
post office locations.
. Assisted in shipping and receiving duties.
. Operated a Raymon Reach and a fork lift.
BOWNE OF CANADA, Toronto 1994 - 2003
Receiver
Reported to the Manager, Shipping and Receiving for this global leader of
quality printing and document management solutions. Successfully performed
the duties of a Receiver in a high traffic, high volume environment while
achieving high levels of productivity and efficiency.
. Received and verified the accuracy of an average of 15 - 20 large
paper and/or materials shipments on a daily basis.
. Operated a forklift truck in a safe and responsible manner to store
materials in the warehouse and to deliver materials internally for
production.
. Maintained up-to-date and accurate inventory records by ensuring that
all shipments were input into the Boss system on a timely basis.
Conducted weekly and bi-weekly inventory audits to further ensure
accuracy.
. Notified purchasing when replenishment of materials was required.
Assisted purchasing with the ordering of necessary materials during
busy periods.
. Built solid and collaborative relationships with Customer Service and
Pressroom staff by proactively working with them to quickly resolve
customer service and production issues.
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FURNITURE MALL, Pickering 1992 - 1994
Furniture Delivery Driver
Reported to the Manager, Shipping and Receiving for this major retailer of
household furniture.
. Drove a 5-ton truck safely to deliver furniture to customers from the
warehouse and also between the 3 main stores and the warehouse.
. Interacted professionally and courteously with customers and quickly
relayed any issues or concerns to Manager for resolution.
. Assisted in the area of shipping and receiving during peak periods.
TEXCOM MARKETING INC., Markham 1982 - 1992
Transportation Supervisor
Reported to the Manager, Operations for this telemarketing firm.
Supervised a staff of 2 drivers, and managed the maintenance and scheduling
of three vehicles, including: 5-ton GMC delivery truck, 1-ton delivery cube
van, and -ton GMC courier van.
. Gained extensive knowledge of US custom regulations by driving to
Buffalo's main Post Office on a regular basis to purchase postage
stamps and deliver US mail.
. Transported direct mail shipments to the company's other letter shop
in Buffalo and collected material from Laub warehouse to be processed
in Canada.
. Scheduled all Post Office mail drops, and daily courier and material
deliveries.
. Arranged the delivery and exchange of Cardax trays, monos and mailbags
for the Mail Processing department.
. Collected business reply mail on a daily basis and ensured that postal
meters were refilled.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAYS, Toronto 1973 - 1980
Head Checker (1977 - 1980)
Checker (1973 - 1977)
Loader (1973)
Recruited initially as a loader for freight cars and was promoted to a
Checker for the freight cars after 7 months, and a Head Checker after 4
years. Went on to perform the duties of a Fork Lift Operator and a Bill
Collector.
EDUCATION
. Maintenance Mechanic Diploma, Seneca College, Leslie Campus
Courses Included:
Arc & Oxyacetylene Welding, Rigging, Plumbing, Machining (on-hand
machining on lathe and milling machines), Electricity,
Refrigeration, Steamfitting, Sprinkler and Fire Protection, Line
Servicing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Measuring Tools,
Mechanical Principles, Fluid Power, Blueprint Reading, and
Lubrication
. Graduated Grade 12
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WHIMIS
Forklift Operation license with refresher courses approximately every 2
years
Internal Fire and/or safety training approximately every 2 years
INTERESTS
Sports, Photography, Dancing