Corey Hykin
Greater Sudbury
Summary
Professional with solid experience and readiness for this role. Proven ability to contribute effectively in team setting, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Skilled in problem-solving, task management, and communication. Known for high standards and achieving results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Team Leader
Kalesnikoff Lumber Co
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
- Schedule in house paramedical treatments when requested
- Provide semi-annual 1:1’s with all direct reports
- Update the team on upcoming sawmill and planer runs in a timely fashion
- Product/SKU storage plans daily/weekly/monthly for all department
- Operate forklift for first 1.5 hours of shift to facilitate inventory/yard management
- Understand the shipping and transfer needs daily/weekly/monthly and effectively manage inventory
- Keep inventory board in shipping office updated as to facilitate quick identification as to where product is stored and to prevent extended searches for individual SKU’s
- Understand our physical Lumber Transfer budget, and work with our Logistics Specialist at minimizing unnecessary transfer costs
- Keep all stakeholders informed and updated on the state of the yard, most importantly when we at or nearing our cap of 12M board feet. Critical that this information gets in front leadership before we get to a critical state where the amount of inventory held affects production
Forklift Operator
Kalesnikoff Lumber Co
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with team members to complete special projects, such as reorganizing storage areas or relocating large quantities of inventory.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and updating records accordingly.
- Reduced product damages by carefully transporting materials within the lumber yard, ensuring proper handling.
- Consistently met production deadlines with diligent forklift operation, enabling smooth workflow throughout the facility.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly reporting any hazards or incidents.
- Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and providing constructive feedback on process improvements.
- Aided supervisors in resolving discrepancies by providing detailed information regarding product movements and storage locations.
- Mitigated potential safety risks through vigilant inspection of forklifts and attachments, ensuring proper functioning before each use.
Armoured Vehicle Crewman / Weapons Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Supported training exercises with expert knowledge on various weapon systems, providing guidance to fellow soldiers as needed.
- Increased weapons system reliability through meticulous preventative maintenance procedures.
- Improved unit readiness by efficiently maintaining and repairing a wide range of weapon systems.
- Reduced downtime on critical weapon systems through prompt diagnosis of issues and expedited repairs.
General labourer, landscaping to framing
Valley Painting and Construction
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
Customer Service Representative
Home Hardware
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Stocked shelves and assisted customers
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
Customer service representative
Le Barons
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Firearms sales / optics installation
- Assist customers with general inquiries
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge Highschool
Oak Ridges, ON01.2010
Skills
- Passionate and driven individual with a priority for providing customer satisfaction
- Noteworthy skills include paying attention to detail, reacting quickly and effectively under high pressure situations, with dedication and flexibility
- Experienced with living in multiple diverse environments, mostly harsh conditions, extreme heat and cold
- Extremely experienced, knowledgeable and able to prepare sufficiently for extended outdoor activity
- Proficient in both English and French
- Conflict resolution
- Customer focus
- Coaching and mentoring
- Schedule management
- Operations management
- Employee evaluation
- Production monitoring
- Deadline management
- Employee training
- Workflow management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team supervision
- Team motivation
- Daily workflow improvement
- Leading team meetings
- Overseeing daily activities
- Giving constructive feedback
- Safety processes and procedures
- Shift scheduling
- Leadership
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Systematically installed high powered optics to rifles used for long distance shooting, providing a high level of precision for customers.
- Received recognition from a particular customer for the installation of the optic that resulted in the customer being able to hit a 1000 yard target in 3 shots.
- Identified a customer’s particular need by effectively listening and determining the ideal product/plan.
- Conducted training in an open field which involved pyrotechnics, accidentally resulting in a fire.Reacted quickly, grabbing a shovel attempting to suffocate the fire by throwing dirt on the flames.Coordinated team members to encircle the fire and dig a trench ahead of the fire and also suffocate the flame.
- Contained and extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived, preventing further damage to environment.
- Dedication and Flexibility
- Successfully completed upgrades to military vehicles given an extremely tight time line.
- Conducted upgrades to approximately $42M dollars of equipment (14 vehicles) – in half the regular time frame, while working remotely from another province.
- Devised a highly efficient way to conduct the upgrades along with team members.
- Managed to save 2 months of man hours. IE – accommodations – meals and labour as a result.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Forklift Team Leader
Kalesnikoff Lumber Co
10.2021 - 06.2024
Forklift Operator
Kalesnikoff Lumber Co
10.2018 - 10.2021
General labourer, landscaping to framing
Valley Painting and Construction
01.2011 - 01.2013
Armoured Vehicle Crewman / Weapons Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
01.2009 - 01.2018
Customer Service Representative
Home Hardware
01.2008 - 01.2011
Customer service representative
Le Barons
01.2007 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge Highschool
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