Joshua Kohlman
Bay Saint Louis
Summary
I am very motivated and reliable with many different experiences in all kinds of fields from customer service to construction and wood mill work. I excel in production work but have had a lot of customer service experience and I'm able to communicate and get along with everybody. I like learning new things and can catch on to any task pretty quickly. Once I know how the job at hand works I can problem-solve confidently and on the spot.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Bootcamp
Bollinger Shipyards
04.2025 - Current
- Applied calculations to achieve accurate alignment of takeout off pipe.
- Cut and beveled pipes for installation.
- Aligned and squared pipes efficiently.
- Secure pipe to flanges and elbows using tack welding techniques.
Consumables Team Member
Walmart
Waveland
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Stocked shelves with consumable products to maintain inventory levels.
- Assisted customers in locating items and providing product information.
- Managed product displays to enhance visibility and accessibility.
- Operated equipment for inventory management and stock replenishment tasks.
Stocking 2 TA
Walmart
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
General Laborer
Bj's HVAC
04.2023 - 01.2024
- When I relocated back to the south I would help my good friend when he needed mainly to install ducts in new houses, help run copper lines and install or change out HVAC units
- We would work in and out of attics, outside in the elements and underneath homes in crawl spaces when needed to get the job done
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Production Worker
Mala Mills
03.2020 - 01.2023
- I would operate the saw to make sure logs were an appropriate length to put in the wood mills
- Too long of a log would get stuck and jam up the mill and too small of a log would cause the mill to cut at an angle and not produce premium shavings and have the potential to throw wood chunks out of the mills making it dangerous for anyone working in the area
- On occasions I would operate a bobcat when needed for clean up in mill area, outside in wood yard or in the warehouse to push shavings into piles or onto baler for storage or loading onto a truck
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
Production Worker
IWCO Direct
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Bartender
C&R Bar
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Banquet Server
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Bartender and Server
200 North Beach Restaurant & Hurricane Hunter Bar
11.2016 - 10.2017
Bartender
Silver Slipper Casino Hotel
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Education
AWS SMAW Certification - Welding
Pearl River Community College
Kiln, MSAWS FCAW Certification - Welding
Pearl River Community College
Kiln, MSForklift Operator Training Course Completion - Forklift Operator Training
Pearl River Community College
Kiln, MSBay High School
Bay Saint Louis, MSGED -
Oakley training school
Raymond, MSSkills
- Welding
- Manufacturing
- Drywall
- Packaging
- Supervising experience
- Quality Assurance
- Hand tools
- Cleaning
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Remodeling
- Warehouse Experience
- Construction
- Assembly
- Load & unload
- Sales
- Materials Handling
- Power tools
- Quality control
- Construction painting
- Heavy lifting
- Quality inspection
- Communication skills
Certification
AWS FCAW
AWS SMAW
Forklift Operator Training
Timeline
Consumables Team Member
Walmart
07.2025 - 12.2025
Pipefitter Bootcamp
Bollinger Shipyards
04.2025 - Current
Stocking 2 TA
Walmart
03.2024 - 04.2025
General Laborer
Bj's HVAC
04.2023 - 01.2024
Production Worker
Mala Mills
03.2020 - 01.2023
Production Worker
IWCO Direct
06.2019 - 02.2020
Bartender
C&R Bar
02.2018 - 01.2019
Bartender and Server
200 North Beach Restaurant & Hurricane Hunter Bar
11.2016 - 10.2017
Banquet Server
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
10.2016 - 07.2018
Bartender
Silver Slipper Casino Hotel
07.2008 - 07.2016
AWS SMAW Certification - Welding
Pearl River Community College
AWS FCAW Certification - Welding
Pearl River Community College
Forklift Operator Training Course Completion - Forklift Operator Training
Pearl River Community College
Bay High School
GED -
Oakley training school