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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Demonstrated Strengths
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Jamie Kitchen

Peterborough

Summary

Proven adaptability in the ever-changing work environment, with the ability to work well independently and as part of team. Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and willingness to learn.

Seasoned Construction Worker skilled in masonry work, including bricks, blocks and concrete. Bringing 30+ years of industry experience.

Dependable Masonry Laborer proficient in managing materials, and operating equipment and tools in the correct way. Hardworking and skilled team player with 30+ years of related experience.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Masonry Laborer

Matt
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Operated trowels and sponges to apply grout between joints of tiles and bricks.
  • Used [Type] and [Type] equipment to mix cement, sand and water to produce concrete, grout and slurry.
  • Completed initial site preparation and maintained neat work areas for duration of job.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Mixed mortar, plastic and grout according to standard formulas.
  • Operated [Type] and [Type] machines to safely move [Type] materials.
  • Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
  • Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.

Masonry Laborer

Mel Davis Masonry
01.2015 - 11.2021
  • Operated trowels and sponges to apply grout between joints of tiles and bricks.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Used [Type] and [Type] equipment to mix cement, sand and water to produce concrete, grout and slurry.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
  • Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.

Ashfault Laborer

Bell’s Paving
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.

Delivery/Driver

Shopease Foods
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.

Warehouse/Delivery Driver

R&J’s Fresh Produce
01.2006 - 12.2010
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.

General Laborer/Installer, Brake Operator, Machine Line Support, Shear Helper

Pan-Oston Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2006
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.

Roll Press Operator

Mead Packaging Ltd
01.1997 - 12.2001
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
  • Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.

Education

High School -

Millbrook High School
Millbrook, Ontario
01.1989

Skills

  • Efficient performance in various weather conditions
  • Communication with customers and peers
  • Supervision and guidance of laborers
  • Equipment setup
  • Scaffolding setup
  • Mortar preparation
  • Heavy lifting

Demonstrated Strengths

operation of various machinery used in conjunction with producing company products, assembled and prepared company product for distribution, assisted and provided relief for fellow employees, reading of blueprints to produce product to vendor specifications, supply co-workers with material and job work orders depending on various orders and work requests, Operation of a lift truck, performed and functioned efficiently in all seasonal weather conditions, operated various types of machinery used in job functionality, effectively and confidently communicated with customers, managers and peers regarding products and customer enquiries and concerns, supervised, provided guidance and instructed new laborers, Building, loading and unloading of client orders, Carrying and setting up of necessary equipment into clients’ homes, Verification of customer goods and collection of client account monies and/or paperwork, Keep vehicle clean, Verify daily paperwork for customer deliveries, Competent use of GPS and maps

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Masonry Laborer

Matt
04.2022 - 11.2024

Masonry Laborer

Mel Davis Masonry
01.2015 - 11.2021

Ashfault Laborer

Bell’s Paving
01.2014 - 12.2014

Delivery/Driver

Shopease Foods
01.2010 - 12.2014

Warehouse/Delivery Driver

R&J’s Fresh Produce
01.2006 - 12.2010

General Laborer/Installer, Brake Operator, Machine Line Support, Shear Helper

Pan-Oston Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2006

Roll Press Operator

Mead Packaging Ltd
01.1997 - 12.2001

High School -

Millbrook High School
Jamie Kitchen