Joshua TeGrotenhuis
Spencerville,ON
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Sawyer with hands-on experience in sawmill operations at Malwood Sawmills. Skilled in operating and maintaining sawmill equipment, ensuring precision, efficiency, and safety in high-paced production environments. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and physical endurance—qualities essential for meeting demanding production targets. Proven ability to work collaboratively with teams, follow safety protocols, and maintain quality standards while supporting continuous improvement in operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Vanderwerf Construction
05.2025 - Current
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Head Sawyer
Malwood Sawmills
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed operations, staff, and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Operated and maintained the sawmill daily.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Supervisor
Canadian Tire
12.2018 - 07.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of the Garden Centre, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Unloaded pallets from transports using forklifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Education
College Diploma - Police Foundations
Algonquin College
Ottawa, None04-2022
High School Diploma -
South Grenville District High School
Prescott, ON06-2020
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Self motivated
- Machinery maintenance
- Saw operation
- Calm composure
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Construction Worker
Vanderwerf Construction
05.2025 - Current
Head Sawyer
Malwood Sawmills
08.2023 - 05.2025
Supervisor
Canadian Tire
12.2018 - 07.2023
College Diploma - Police Foundations
Algonquin College
High School Diploma -
South Grenville District High School
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