Jacob Smith
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
- Seeking summer employment with a possibility for a part-time position, upon returning to school.
- Hardworking student that is eager to learn new skills that will have an immediate impact and future relevancy.
- Reliable in being on time for shifts, helping team members and following safety standards.
- Quick learner and follows directions to complete tasks. Willing to handle various duties in all weather conditions.
- Team player that works well with others and the ability to also work independently.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Yard Worker
McMunn & Yates
Winnipeg
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Inspected and measured lumber for defects and dimensions.
- Maintained inventory of lumber stock.
- Assisted customers with selecting materials for their projects.
- Cut wood to customer specifications using saws, planers, routers and other tools.
- Organized the yard according to product type and size.
- Stacked material in a safe manner on pallets or racks ready for shipment.
- Cleaned work area daily including sweeping floors and organizing storage areas.
- Transported material between locations using hand truck, dolly.
- Provided support to fellow workers when needed.
- Followed safety protocols while working in the yard environment.
- Checked shipments against invoices to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Unloaded incoming shipments from trucks manually or with machinery.
- Separated recyclable materials from waste products.
- Identified defective pieces of lumber by examining them closely for signs of damage.
- Built crates for shipping purposes using nails, screws and other hardware supplies.
- Sorted and stacked lumber based on size and type according to company and regulatory policies.
- Assisted contractors and other customers find products and load vehicles.
- Learned lumber products and manufacturer differences to give customers sound advice on building materials.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
Yard Worker
Dyson Smith (brother)
Winnipeg, MB
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed seasonal activities, snow removal, landscaping, and lawn mowing and applied fertilizer to plants and foliage.
- Moved soil, dug holes and planted trees, shrubs and flowers.
Yard Worker
Warren Sigfusson (family friend)
Lundar, MB, MB
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Moved soil, cut down trees, dug holes and planted trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Performed seasonal activities, snow removal, landscaping, and lawn mowing and applied fertilizer to plants and foliage.
- Moved backpack blowers, large containers of mulch or plant material and various sizes of lawnmowers.
- Used hand and power tools or equipment to complete wide range of landscape and irrigation tasks.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Education
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB06.2024
Course Completion - Babysitting
Canadian Red Cross
Winnipeg, MB07.2018
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Reliable and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Goal Driven
- Team member
- Relationship Building
- Follows Directions
- Personable Nature
Timeline
Yard Worker
Warren Sigfusson (family friend)
07.2021 - 07.2021
Yard Worker
Dyson Smith (brother)
06.2021 - 10.2021
Lumber Yard Worker
McMunn & Yates
05.2021 - 09.2023
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Course Completion - Babysitting
Canadian Red Cross
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