Chris Poland
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Mutual Materials
Abbotsford, BC
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Glass Installer
Glass World
Abbotsford, BC
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Fabricated aluminum framing systems for glass installation projects.
- Assisted in the loading, unloading, and transportation of glass materials to job sites.
- Assembled and installed commercial storefronts for businesses.
- Received orders from clients and determined appropriate materials needed for each job.
- Cleaned up debris at job sites after completing installations.
- Checked all measurements twice before cutting pieces of glass.
- Utilized safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, helmets while working around hazardous materials.
- Lifted heavy objects such as panes of glass without assistance.
- Ensured that all finished products met building codes and regulations.
- Maintained records of completed jobs including details about materials used.
- Checked for wetness or contamination in damaged areas and dried out moisture prior to making repairs.
- Fabricated metal frames for glass installation using a variety of tools such as drills, grinders, and chop saw's.
- Inspected existing glazing to determine the need for repair or replacement.
- Installed mirrors, shower enclosures, storefronts, and display cases.
- Installed custom wire shelving for closet organizing
- Performed on-site repairs of broken or cracked glass panes while adhering to safety regulations.
- Installed bathroom hardware such as toilet paper holders, robe hook's, towel bar's, and towel ring's.
- Installed G-wood closet organizing sets to organize your clothing
- Lifted heavy pieces of glass into place with hoists or cranes when needed.
- Consulted with clients regarding design specifications for custom orders.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Installed, repaired or replaced glass in commercial and residential buildings.
- Transported supplies and team members between various worksites.
- Read and interpreted project blueprints and construction plans to inform accurate and complete installations.
- Performed installation of shower stall's, framed aluminum, 10/12 mm frameless shower's, mirrors and other glass areas.
- Set glass doors into frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Committed to creating and maintaining safe workplace through organization and proactive identification of hazards.
Tile Setter
Jamie Poland
Abbotsford, BC
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Laid out tile patterns and ensured proper alignment of tiles.
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic tile, marble, and stone using hand tools and power cutting tools.
- Mixed adhesive according to manufacturer's instructions for wall and floor tiles installation.
- Grouted walls, floors and countertops with appropriate materials.
- Prepared sub-floor surfaces by removing existing material or filling in cracks.
- Applied sealants and grout finishes to protect tile from water damage.
- Applied waterproofing membranes to showers, tubs, sinks. to prevent water seepage into underlying structures.
- Repaired damaged tiles by replacing them with new ones or patching them up with matching pieces.
- Cleaned all work areas after completing each job assignment.
- Loaded supplies onto truck for delivery to job sites.
- Adhered to safety regulations while working onsite.
- Provided customers with information about tile care and maintenance procedures.
- Attended training sessions related to tile setting techniques.
- Inspected newly installed tiles for any defects such as chips or cracks.
- Ensured that all customer requirements were met before leaving job site.
- Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to customers.
- Used power tools and machinery properly to avoid job site accidents.
- Used spacers between tiles and marble to align distance before grout application.
- Prepared tiling surfaces using waterproofing materials and lath.
- Created straight, even and precise patterns using straightedges, levels and squares.
- Created decorative wall and floor designs using mosaic tile setups.
- Cleaned and leveled surface areas and removed excess grout.
- Used levels, squares and straightedges to align and straighten tiles.
- Sealed finished surfaces to render grout water- and stain-resistant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School
Abbotsford, BC06-2005
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Production Reporting
- Documentation
- Warehouse picking
- General laborer
- Team Player
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Shipping operations
- General construction
- Storage and Organization
- Stock Rotation
- Safety awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Materials Transport
- Materials Handling
- Physically fit and agile
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Mutual Materials
03.2021 - 07.2022
Glass Installer
Glass World
12.2017 - 08.2019
Tile Setter
Jamie Poland
01.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Abbotsford Senior Secondary School