Hillary V. Smith

Physical Operations & General Labourer
41 St. George St, Unit B • Brantford, ON
(519) 420-8961 • Smittensmitty29@gmail.com

Career Profile

Dependable, safety-certified General Labourer with extensive hands-on experience across warehouse shipping docks, residential unit repairs, and exterior grounds management. Proven track record of handling high-volume freight intake, inspecting inventory against manifests, operating manual lifting equipment, and maintaining neat, accident-free workspaces. Known for strong endurance, early morning shift availability, and prompt, reliable execution of manual work orders.

Practical Skills & Field Proficiencies

Freight & Receiving

Unloading trucks, manifest checks, SKU sorting, bay storage, pallet jack use.

Unit Turnover Labor

Drywall patching, spackling, surface sanding, roller painting, trash-out.

Grounds & Winter Care

Push mowing, string trimming, leaf blowing, snow shoveling, ramp salting.

Site Safety Standards

WHMIS certified, PPE usage, safe ergonomics, key-holder trust, lockup.

Hands-On Employment History

Shipping & Receiving / Operations Associate 2023 – Present
Als Shoe Factory • Brantford, ON
  • Freight Receiving: Inspect and unload inbound delivery shipments, reconciling carton quantities with shipping invoices.
  • Merchandise Routing: Move footwear stock into designated storage bays using pallet jacks, staging goods for rapid fulfillment.
  • Facility Upkeep: Keep aisles, loading docks, and pedestrian walkways free of clutter, tripping hazards, and cardboard debris.
  • Manual Stamina: Safely lift, stack, and move heavy shipping cartons (up to 50 lbs) across demanding shift schedules.
Property Turnover & Grounds Labourer 2021 – 2023
Brantford Property Management • Brantford, ON
  • Turnover Prep: Repaired interior drywall damages, sanded surfaces smooth, and applied fresh paint coats for rental turnovers.
  • Debris Hauling: Loaded and removed abandoned tenant materials, renovation scrap, and bulky refuse to outdoor bins.
  • Outdoor Grounds: Maintained residential turf and landscaping using commercial mowers, weed trimmers, and leaf blowers.
  • Winter Operations: Carried out prompt snow clearing and walkway salting during winter weather events to safeguard residents.
Facility Maintenance & Custodial Labourer 2020 – 2021
Executive Janitorial Services • Brantford, ON
  • Facility Sanitation: Carried out intensive building cleaning, trash removal, and surface sanitation across multi-tenant offices.
  • Chemical Safety: Mixed and handled commercial cleaning agents safely in full compliance with WHMIS and workplace SDS guidelines.
  • Corridor Upkeep: Maintained spotless public reception areas, elevators, restrooms, and emergency exit routes.
Site Custodian & Facility Opener 2019
Supreme Cleaning Services • Port Dover, ON
  • Security & Setup: Trusted with facility keys and alarm codes for banks, cultural museums, and business offices.
  • Independent Shifts: Executed site checklists reliably on evening and weekend shifts with zero supervision.

Education & Studies

Allanti School of Hairstyling & Aesthetics Vocational Studies • 2016 – 2017
Waterford District High School Secondary Studies • 2007 – 2009