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Work History
Education
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Certification
Affiliations
References
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Awhina Ropiha

Belmont WA,Perth

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong safety mindset and proven leadership skills. Experienced in optimizing operations and ensuring safe transport of cargo. Committed to maintaining high professionalism and communication standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stevedore/Terminal tractor Operator

Iso Ltd
Gisborne, New Zealand
02.2017 - Current
  • Operated 4X2 Daysworth Ottawa cab truck, connecting to empty trailer and driving to loader operator for log loading.
  • Operated 818E Sennebogan material handler machines
  • Adjusted air pressure in tires, checked fluid levels, and refuelled tractors when necessary.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.
  • Maneuvered and reversed into tight rows to optimise loading efficiency.
  • Maintained safe distance while waiting for trailer to be filled with logs.
  • Delivered full trailers from log stack to tally point at berth.
  • Removed empty trailers from under boat crane hook and relocated tallied trailers accordingly.
  • Returned empty trailers to log stacks for repurposing.
  • Planned operations effectively and communicated with staff to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Adhered to safe speed limits and adjusted driving based on weather conditions.

Aviation Catering Transporter

Blue Collar recruitment
Brisbane, Australia
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Maintained quality production standards across all accounts.
  • Obtained control sheets and assigned team drivers to daily flights.
  • Checked dock area for required equipment, ensuring timely truck departures.
  • Verified all items were loaded onto trucks, secured, and matched flight details.
  • Ensured compliance with safety procedures and transport authority regulations.
  • Operated within speed limits to safely guide aircraft spotters during marshalling.
  • Raised chilled containers to aircraft exit doors, coordinating with onboard staff.
  • Transferred loads carefully from trucks to aircraft and returned used items post-duty.

Bus Driver - Service Attendant

Compass Group E.S.S - Sodexo
Karratha, Western Australia
03.2013 - 09.2015
  • Adhered to precise schedules, adjusting driving for traffic and weather conditions to ensure timely arrivals at stops.
  • Prioritized safety by enforcing seatbelt use, monitoring pedestrians, and providing first aid when necessary.
  • Transported up to 63 passengers between camp and pit operations, covering a distance of seven to eight miles.
  • Executed daily cleaning tasks for Scania, Higer, and BCI buses, including chemical cleaning and mopping.
  • Operated IVMS system and utilized radio transmitters for effective communication across various locations.
  • Organized daily cleaning rosters for 10 housekeepers, ensuring compliance with safety work procedures through effective communication.
  • Coordinated motorized linen trolleys for housekeeping duties, managing bed preparations with fresh linen and quilt covers.
  • Performed thorough cleaning of bathrooms using economical chemicals while ensuring proper PPE usage.

Sub Contractor Owner Driver

DHL ltd – Logiwest transports
Bunbury, Western Australia
05.2008 - 12.2012
  • Subcontracted personal 1 Tone Toyota Hi Ace for global franchise operations.
  • Delivered and picked up parcels weighing up to 1 kilogram using agility and punctuality.
  • Operated mobile forklift for efficient loading of heavy deliveries onto vehicle.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallets, ensuring weight distribution across 8-13 Tonne trucks.
  • Maintained balance on each axle by segregating pallets according to weight capacity.
  • Executed reverse parking in tight spots under pressure without supervision.
  • Utilized handheld PDA for communication and data entry of pickups and deliveries.
  • Trained multiple trainees while cultivating strong relationships with customers and clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gisborne Girls High School
Gisborne, NZ
09-1999

Skills

  • Safety mindset
  • Transferable
  • Working long hours
  • Leadership skills
  • Self-reliance
  • Respect and professionalism
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking ability
  • Drive and initiative
  • Pressure resilience
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/19/81

Site Inductions

  • RTIO - Peninsular Palms Dampier WA
  • RTIO - Brockman 4 / Nammuldi NBWT
  • RTIO - West Angelas mine site
  • RTIO - Hope downs 4 mine site

Certification

  • Certificate in Business Management
  • Diploma in Business Management

Affiliations

  • Camping
  • Freediving
  • Animals
  • Rugby league
  • Family Gatherings

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Stevedore/Terminal tractor Operator

Iso Ltd
02.2017 - Current

Aviation Catering Transporter

Blue Collar recruitment
09.2015 - 12.2016

Bus Driver - Service Attendant

Compass Group E.S.S - Sodexo
03.2013 - 09.2015

Sub Contractor Owner Driver

DHL ltd – Logiwest transports
05.2008 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Gisborne Girls High School

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