Traveled between New Zealand and Pacific Islands, experiencing different cultures in South-East Asia and Polynesia while returning for temporary work under agency.
Stock Assistant
Textor
Kilsyth, VIC
02.2023 - 12.2024
Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
Loaded various types of cargo such as pallets, crates, drums, and containers while maintaining compliance with regulations regarding hazardous materials handling.
Reviewed shipping orders for accurate fulfillment.
Met deadlines for truck departures through effective prioritization of tasks and teamwork.
Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
Managed inventory levels to prevent production delays.
Ensured proper documentation of all incoming shipments by verifying packing slips against purchase orders before updating the database accordingly.
Optimized warehouse space utilization by analyzing product turnover rates and adjusting storage layouts as needed.
Resolved discrepancies in inventory records through thorough investigation, collaborating with relevant departments to address any underlying issues.
Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Provided backup support during peak times or staffing shortages, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in contributing to various tasks.
High Reach Forklift Operator
Beaumont Tiles
Dandenong, VIC
08.2021 - 02.2023
Conducting regular equipment inspections and maintaining clean work areas.
Inventory management with accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of stock levels.
Performing routine maintenance on high reach forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Training new employees on the safe operation of high reach forklifts.
Minimized downtime by promptly addressing minor malfunctions or issues with the high reach forklift equipment.
Communication between departments regarding inventory movement and warehousing needs, ensuring seamless operations across teams.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Streamlined communication between dispatch and field units, reducing misunderstandings and errors.
Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
Entered package information into company's computer system.
Completed regular inventory audits, ensuring accurate stock levels and helping prevent stockouts or excess inventory buildup.
Batch Maker
Tilley Soap
Bayswater, VIC
08.2020 - 08.2021
Optimized inventory management by accurately tracking raw materials usage and communicating needs to purchasing department.
Streamlined documentation processes by implementing an organized system for recording vital information related to each batch produced.
Assisted in the development of new recipes by conducting trials and providing feedback on product quality.
Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that arose during batch production, implementing corrective actions promptly to minimize downtime.
Checked newly mixed products for safety, accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Worked with large vats, paddles and agitators to blend, mix and heat raw materials.
Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
Chose, inspected, weighed, and measured ingredients for each production run.
Picker Packer
Bevchain
Auckland, AKL
02.2019 - 08.2020
Enhanced order accuracy by carefully picking and packing items per customer specifications.
Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
Prepared shipments for safe transportation by securely wrapping pallets and labeling packages according to company guidelines.
Reduced shipping errors by thoroughly checking each item before packaging for shipment.
Consistently met daily quotas while maintaining high-quality standards in product handling during the picking process.
Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
Collaborated with team members to unload containers in a timely manner, supporting overall workflow.
Steel Fixer
Ero Corporation
Auckland, AUK
03.2018 - 02.2019
Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using wiring, and clipping techniques.
Operated hand and power tools (rebar cutters, rebar tiers etc.) safely to prepare materials.
Ensured structural integrity by maintaining correct spacing between steel bars and ties according to specifications.
Worked within tight deadlines while adhering to budget constraints on multiple projects simultaneously.
Moved heavy equipment (manually) and assembled hoisting equipment, cables, pulleys and hooks.
Used turnbuckles, jacks and crowbars to force structural steel-members into final positions.