Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Relocating to WA
Work and character References
Hobbies and Interests
Additional Professional Activities
Timeline
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Hunter Barlow

Hawthorndale ,Invercargill NZ

Summary

I Hunter Barlow am a Adaptable professional wanting to make a mark in the mining industry with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and gaining further experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rail Operator

Kiwirail
Invercargill , Invercargill
04.2021 - Current
  • Shunting
  • Coupled and uncoupled locomotives and railcars to form trains for transportation.
  • Ensured proper placement of railcars during switching operations so that they can move safely through complex networks of tracks at terminals or yards.
  • Inspected tracks, switches, couplings, brakes, drawbars, journals, wheels, trucks, air hoses and other equipment for defects.
  • Moved freight cars in accordance with the railway's switching plan, using hand signals or radios to communicate with other crew members.
  • Positioned, coupled, and uncoupled cars according to switch lists and train orders.
  • Communicated with train crews to coordinate movement of freight cars between yards within a terminal area.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Train Inspection
  • Inspected railcars to ensure they met safety and operational standards.
  • Conducted inspections on brakes, wheels, couplers and other components of the railcar.
  • Reported any discrepancies to supervisors and documented findings in reports.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.

Bulk store and Yard Manager

ITM E H BALL
West Invercargill , Invercargill
04.2019 - 03.2021

• Customer Service

•Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services

•Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • -Forklift Operations.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • -First Aid Qualified in the case of an accident or emergency.
  • -Health and Safety
  • Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
  • Responded quickly to any reported health and safety concerns in the workplace.
  • Inwood / Outwood Good's
  • Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
  • Inspected outgoing shipments for completeness prior to packing or shipping out orders.
  • Received and verified incoming shipments for accuracy of items, quantities, and condition.
  • Invoicing
  • Emailed and mailed invoices and reminders to clients to obtain payments within expected deadlines.
  • Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
  • Performed heavy lifting when required to fill stock or help customers.

Labourer

Brand Brick and Blocklaying
Invercargill, Invercargill
07.2017 - 04.2019
  • Labouring duties
  • Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
  • Performed minor maintenance on tools used in bricklaying activities.
  • Measured and cut bricks using a saw or hammer and chisel.
  • Stacked materials at job sites in an organized manner.
  • Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
  • Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
  • Cleaned up debris from job site after completion of project.
  • Loaded, transported and unloaded bricks to job sites.
  • Provided assistance with loading and unloading materials onto trucks.
  • Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
  • Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting such as carrying blocks and bricks around site.

Storeman

Clive Wilson
Invercargill, Invercargill
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • -Storeman after school
  • Performed closing duties such as cleaning workstations, sweeping floors.
  • Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.

Education

Shunting School - Railways

Kiwirail
Wellington
04-2021

High School Diploma -

Southland Boys High School
Invercargill
06-2017

Skills

  • Full New Zealand Drivers license ( Can be changed to Australian ) (No HR license but willing to obtain)
  • Forklift license
  • Shift worker
  • Working away from home
  • Qualified shunter
  • Qualified Train inspection
  • Experienced labourer
  • Workplace safety
  • Safety compliance
  • Emergency procedures
  • Time management
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Leadership
  • Accountability

Certification

  • Full New Zealand license.
  • Forklift license.
  • Qualified shunter.
  • Qualified train inspection.

Relocating to WA

  • In the process of relocating to Perth WA from Invercargill New Zealand.

Work and character References

  • Rhys Smolenski, Work Colleague Kiwirail Invercargill 0277137060
  • Mike Batt, Work Team Leader Kiwirail Invercargill,0277254297
  • Terry Batt, Work Colleague ITM E H Ball, 027 214 4777
  • David Steel, Character Reference. Invercargill, 027 454 8491

Hobbies and Interests

  • A Keen softball player and coach.
  • Represented Southland for the last 5 years in U15, U17, U19, U23, Southland Mens Team, South Island U17 team and South Island men’s team. 
  • Played for and traveled with the New Zealand Isa academy to Canada.
  • Have coach club U17 and Southland U15 teams.
  • Hunting & camping.

Additional Professional Activities

  • Southland Softball, Team coach U15.
  • Demons Softball, Team coach U17.

Timeline

Rail Operator

Kiwirail
04.2021 - Current

Bulk store and Yard Manager

ITM E H BALL
04.2019 - 03.2021

Labourer

Brand Brick and Blocklaying
07.2017 - 04.2019

Storeman

Clive Wilson
01.2017 - 07.2017

Shunting School - Railways

Kiwirail

High School Diploma -

Southland Boys High School
Hunter Barlow