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Kyle Spates

Winnebago

Summary

I am a reliable, driven, and, hardworking individual; experienced working in labor intensive fields. I’m very hands on. I’m a quick learner and, not afraid to get my hands dirty. I started working at the age of 13. I worked on farms as a corn detassler. Where I would remove tassel from corn stocks so that they would not pollinate. I have experience in a warehouse where I operate forklifts daily. I have experience operating complex machinery. I was A Kitchen Manager. I understand best practices, safe food handling, inventory management and, team management at Chick-fil-A. I have worked as a carpenter apprentice for the about four years. I worked for habitat for humanity through Guilford high school for three years. I then was hired into the carpenters union.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Laborer

Bay Valley Foods
Pecatonica
06.2025 - Current
  • Operated machinery for food processing and packaging tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout facility.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading materials for production lines.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Inspected products for quality control before distribution.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.

Kitchen Manager

Chick-fil-A
5620 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114
08.2018 - 05.2025
  • Kitchen trainer. I was previously the Kitchen trainer where I trained all the new employees.
  • Truck unloader. I unload the truck and, then restock the restaurant with merchandise.
  • Kitchen manager. I am currently one of the kitchen managers. As a manager I assign positions to team members and, watch over all of the team members. I check the quality of the food. I determine how much food that we will use for the day of and the next day. I check for and maintain adequate quality of the merchandise. I set up and close the kitchen at the end of the night. As a night leader I ensure that the morning is stocked for the next day and, I ensure that all of the fryers and machines are off.

Carpenter Apprentice

Carpenters Local 792
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.

Farm Worker / Corn Detassler

Team Corn & Soil
06.2016 - 06.2017

Detassled corn stocks

Education

Guilford High School
5620 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114

Skills

  • Forklift operator
  • Machine operator
  • Material sorting
  • Product Rotation
  • Inventory Management
  • Cost Control
  • Truck unloader
  • OSHA certified
  • Carpentry knowledge
  • scissor lift operator
  • Heavy lifting
  • Team management
  • Kitchen Staff Coordination
  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Supply Ordering
  • Workflow Planning
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food Safety
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Sanitation
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • BOH Operations
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Staff Training
  • Quality Control
  • Expense Tracking
  • Employee Supervision

Timeline

General Laborer

Bay Valley Foods
06.2025 - Current

Carpenter Apprentice

Carpenters Local 792
06.2022 - 09.2023

Kitchen Manager

Chick-fil-A
08.2018 - 05.2025

Farm Worker / Corn Detassler

Team Corn & Soil
06.2016 - 06.2017

Guilford High School
Kyle Spates