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- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
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Dave hodgson
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Spunlite Limited, excelling in material handling and safety compliance. Recognized for enhancing warehouse efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards. A reliable team player with strong problem-solving abilities and expertise in OSHA guidelines, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/Assembler/Packing Handler/Paint Prepper
Spunlite Limited
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained high level of quality and productivity, attention to detail, count accuracy of material and unit appearance.
- Followed company safety rules, lock-out tag-out procedures and good housekeeping practices.
- Assisted with machine setup and adjustment, fed materials into machine and stacked off finished material.
- Maximized utilization of equipment by operating machinery at optimum capacity and speed.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
Dairy Farm Hand
Kerr Partnership
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported efficient milking operations, ensuring timely completion of daily milking schedules and proper handling of milk products.
- Improved overall dairy farm efficiency by streamlining daily tasks and maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Actively participated in animal care routines, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring general health conditions.
- Enhanced milk production quality by strictly adhering to hygiene standards and performing regular equipment maintenance.
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Contributed to the successful breeding program by facilitating artificial insemination processes and monitoring pregnant cows.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to schedule routine check-ups and address any emerging health concerns within the herd promptly.
- Helped increase productivity during seasonal workload peaks through effective time management and task prioritization skills.
Car Detailer
the Motor Care Centre
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Completed full-service washes that included vacuuming interiors, shampooing carpets, degreasing engines, polishing chrome accents, applying wax coatings to exteriors.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by thoroughly cleaning and detailing vehicles, both interior and exterior.
- Delivered consistent results while working independently on various makes/models/styles of cars within tight deadlines.
- Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
Education
Nzqa Unit Stardards - Youth Automoitve
Nui Ngakau Ltd
Canterbury Nation Certificate in Agriculture - Agriculture
Primary Ito
CanterburyCertificate of Completion - Overhead Gantry Crane And Sling Regular Loads
Axiom Training
Christchurch, NZCertify Forklift Operator/ - O.S.H Refresher /F Endorsement
FTC South NZ
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Warehouse safety
- General laborer
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving expert
- OSHA compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Lift equipment operation
- Materials movement
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product inspection
- Inventory counts
- Equipment inspections
- Stock rotation
- Pallet construction
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Assembly line experience
- Shipping documentation
- Incident reporting
- Production Assistance
- Forklift maintenance
Certification
certification overhead gantry crane operator.
Certified forklift operator
Forklift endorsement
class 1 full car licence'
certificate in tractor safety skills
Interests
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Assembler/Packing Handler/Paint Prepper
Spunlite Limited
01.2019 - Current
Dairy Farm Hand
Kerr Partnership
05.2017 - 01.2019
Car Detailer
the Motor Care Centre
10.2008 - 08.2010
Nzqa Unit Stardards - Youth Automoitve
Nui Ngakau Ltd
Nation Certificate in Agriculture - Agriculture
Primary Ito
Certificate of Completion - Overhead Gantry Crane And Sling Regular Loads
Axiom Training
Certify Forklift Operator/ - O.S.H Refresher /F Endorsement
FTC South NZ
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