Geran McBride
Te Rapa,WKO
Summary
Versatile Trades Professional experienced in pallet repair and warehouse operations. Improved operational efficiency through quality inspections, equipment operation, and effective team training while upholding safety protocols. Focused on fostering strong team dynamics and enhancing workflow through proactive communication and organizational skills. Highly skilled at attaching materials using nail gun and moving materials and completed pallets within warehouse using pallet jack and forklift. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pallet Repairer
Timpack
Te Rapa, Hamilton
02.2023 - Current
- Repaired damaged pallets using hand tools and machinery.
- Inspected pallets for quality and structural integrity.
- Trained new employees on repair techniques and processes.
- Trained new and transferred employees to control automatic palletizing and to perform manual palletizing.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Operated forklift to move pallets around warehouse and loading docks.
- Cut materials to specific size dimensions using circular saw.
- Cleared jams and re-routed defective packages away from palletizer and addressed or reported malfunctions.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
Freight Sorter
Nz Post
Te Rapa, Hamilton
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Sorted incoming freight to optimize distribution across warehouse operations.
- Operated scanning equipment to accurately track packages and facilitate proper routing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sorting area to support efficient workflow.
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movements within the facility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sorting area to enhance workflow.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during freight handling tasks.
- Inspected packages for damages and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Operated material handling equipment such as hand-trucks, dollies, and hoists safely.
Warehouse Laborer
Affco
02.2020 - 06.2020
- The freezers were enormous places where stock pallets were identified pallets of stock.
- Identified and organized pallets of stock in large freezer areas to maintain inventory efficiency. I cooperated with multiple teams to check and fill orders through a database and used forklifts to load shipping containers.
- Coordinated with multiple teams to check and fill orders using database; operated forklifts to load shipping containers.
- Performed office tasks and handled heavy lifting to meet operational demands.
- Worked 60 hours weekly to meet staffing needs.
Painter
HQ Painting
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, masking, and covering for cutting-in and rolling paint.
- Adapted work hours to meet project timelines and client needs.
- Conducted quality checks on finished work to ensure smooth, even application of paint.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were clean and in good working condition.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Wore protective clothing including masks and gloves on job sites. such as masks, respirators and gloves.
Paint Prep
Fleet Image
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared buses, trucks, and industrial equipment for spray painting using pneumatic sanders and solvents to clean metal surfaces.
- Utilized pneumatic sanders and solvents to effectively clean metal surfaces, facilitating high-quality painting results.
- Inspected finished work for quality and consistency before delivery.
- Maintained equipment, including spray guns, compressors, and paint booths.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Masked off areas of vehicles prior to painting to protect non-painted surfaces.
- Performed minor repairs such as patching holes or dents in the surface of vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Climate Change - Sociology, Climate change science, Indigenous studies, Criminology, Data and statistics
Waikato University
02.2022 - 01.2027
ROA - Mathematics, Programming, Physical education, Physics, Economics
Hillcrest High School
Skills
- Pallet repair techniques
- Forklift operation
- Material cutting
- Load stacking
- Automated equipment safety
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Material handling
- Tool operation
- Dimensional accuracy
- Pneumatic equipment operation
- Cleaning equipment operation
- Packaging techniques
- Inventory tracking
- Data tracking
- Process improvement
- Operational analysis
- Documentation practices
- Efficiency
- Cooperation
- Relationship building
- Empathy
- Attentive listening
- Approachability
- Self-sufficiency
- Surface finishing
- Assembly techniques
- Fastening methods
- Material assessment
Certification
- Full Drivers License - 2036
Timeline
Pallet Repairer
Timpack
02.2023 - Current
Freight Sorter
Nz Post
11.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Climate Change - Sociology, Climate change science, Indigenous studies, Criminology, Data and statistics
Waikato University
02.2022 - 01.2027
Warehouse Laborer
Affco
02.2020 - 06.2020
Painter
HQ Painting
07.2019 - 12.2019
Paint Prep
Fleet Image
10.2018 - 05.2019
ROA - Mathematics, Programming, Physical education, Physics, Economics
Hillcrest High School