Chris Wicks
Chatham,ON
Summary
Dedicated Lumber Yard Worker with extensive experience in material handling and safety compliance. Proven ability to oversee yard operations and ensure inventory accuracy.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Yard Worker
Home Hardware Building Centre
Chatham, Ontario
05.1993 - 09.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling and inventory management.
- Assisted with loading and unloading deliveries, ensuring accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the lumber yard to enhance safety standards.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to support inventory accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery schedules, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily yard operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted customers with loading lumber and other various building materials.
Carpenter Assistant
Fresh Air Furniture
Chatham, ON
12.1989 - 12.1990
- Assisted in assembly and finishing of custom furniture pieces to meet quality standards.
- Learned operation of various woodworking tools and machinery for efficient production.
- Collaborated with carpenters to interpret blueprints and project specifications accurately.
General Laborer
Hunt Wesson of Canada Ltd.
Chatham, ON
08.1989 - 09.1989
- Operated machinery and equipment to support production processes efficiently.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to promote safety and compliance standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chatham Kent Secondary School
Chatham, ON06-1988
Skills
- Measuring skills
- Power tool proficiency
- Hand tool expertise
- Pallet jack operation
- Truck loading
- Stock rotation
- First aid training
- Lumber grading
- Training new employees
Languages
English
Timeline
Lumber Yard Worker
Home Hardware Building Centre
05.1993 - 09.2025
Carpenter Assistant
Fresh Air Furniture
12.1989 - 12.1990
General Laborer
Hunt Wesson of Canada Ltd.
08.1989 - 09.1989
High School Diploma -
Chatham Kent Secondary School