Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Affiliations

Timeline

Kenneth Chatman

Wolf Lake

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Yard Assistant / Load Builder

Keene Lumber/ USLBM

Muskegon

03.2021 - 02.2025

Transported products between warehouses or vendors using company-owned vehicles. Loading trucks / unloading. Counting inventory, receiving inventory. Maintaining a clean work environment, trash, sweeping, ect.

Load Builder, Supervisor

Zeeland Lumber and Supply/ USLMB

Zeeland

11.2010 - 03.2021

Maintained accurate records of inventory.
Tagged and wrote identifying information on boxes and lumber.
Used digital devices to keep records of units and stock moved.
Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Directed and supervised team of 8 employees in daily operations.

Supervisor Wall & Truss

Hamilton Lumber

Hamilton

09.2004 - 11.2010

Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance
Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.

Builder/ Assistant

Dream House Builders

Nunica

09.2002 - 08.2004

Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople onsite in order to complete tasks efficiently.
Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.

Builder / Assistant

Castle Works Construction

Holland

04.2002 - 09.2002

Constructed residential buildings according to project specifications.
Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding specific building techniques or methods used on each project.
Performed general maintenance duties such as sweeping floors, tidying up areas around work sites.
Installed structural components, including walls, floors, and roof systems.
Organized and cleaned work area and tools.

Builder / Supervisor

Rycenga Homes inc.

Spring Lake

09.1989 - 04.2002

Operated heavy machinery, including forklifts for construction tasks.
Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Interpreted blueprints to guide construction processes.
Framed interior walls using lumber and other construction materials.
Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the specific materials required for each job.
Performed rough carpentry tasks such as cutting rafters or studs for framing houses and buildings.
Built trusses from prefabricated components.
Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.