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Inez O'Brien

Hamilton

Summary

Reliable and adaptable worker with hands-on experience in fast-paced production environments and logistics. Currently working as a temporary Production Operator across various dairy sites in the Waikato, with a strong focus on food safety, machinery operation, and quality control. Previously worked as a Courier Driver, demonstrating excellent time management, route planning, and customer service skills. Proven ability to pick up new tasks quickly, work well in a team, and stay calm under pressure. Physically fit, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining high standards in every role.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Operator (Fonterra)

Drake NZ
09.2021 - Current
  • Temp across various Fonterra sites throughout the Waikato, adapting quickly to different teams, equipment, and workflows
  • Operate and monitor dairy processing equipment
  • Ensure smooth production flow and adherence to production schedules
  • Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet safety and quality standards
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of production areas in line with food safety regulations
  • Record production data and complete required documentation accurately
  • Identify and report equipment faults or process deviations to supervisors or maintenance teams
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines at all times
  • Assist with loading/unloading materials and packaging of finished products
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team meetings

Problem Freight Investigator

Fastway Couriers
01.2018 - 09.2021
  • Customer services and enquiries
  • Process rural freight
  • Assisting drivers in depot

Relief Driver

Fastway Couriers
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Front desk/customer services

Wage Driver

Fastway Couriers
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Servicing Morrinsville/Matamata and Ngaruawahia/Huntly/Te Kauwhata

Owner Driver

Toll Ipec
05.2012 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for loading freight onto 8 tonne truck via forklift or hand
  • Servicing Te Awamutu/Otorohanga/Te Kuiti/Hamilton Airport
  • If needed, loading the 3 tonne trailer to accommodate excess load
  • Ensuring relevant paperwork is provided i.e. consignment notes, dangerous goods, DG signs showing for appropriate class on board
  • Delivering freight to customers as well as any pickups needed
  • Generating new business
  • Responsible for servicing and maintenance of vehicle

Driver/Operator

Courier Post
10.2001 - 05.2012
  • 2001 to 2008: Drove line haul alongside my partner servicing the south Waikato – Otorohanga/Te Kuiti/Taumarunui/National Park/Chateau six days a week
  • Approached by management to help service numerous runs in Hamilton and around the Waikato as staff numbers were often low
  • Trained prospective contractors for those runs
  • Reliever for different contractors within Courier Post
  • June 2009 to May 2012: approached by management to service Te Awamutu as a contractor (including Kihikihi, Ohaupo, Pirongia and Waikeria Prison)
  • Reorganization of the entire run itself e.g. dividing towns evenly between drivers to ensure specified times were met and adhered to on a daily basis
  • Employed, trained and managed 2 full time and 2 part time staff

Delivery Officer

NZ Post
04.1990 - 10.2001
  • Processing and delivering all residential/business mail
  • Relief transport driver servicing Te Awamutu and surrounding areas

Waikato Hospital Laundry
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • Processing hospital laundry, be it machine operated or manually handled thus always ensuring safety at all times
  • Always following operating procedures

Lands and Survey
01.1986 - 01.1987
  • Maintenance of park reserves, walking tracks, trampers/rangers hut accommodation in and around Tongariro National Park

Skills

  • Excellent work ethic individually or with a team
  • Efficient, not afraid of hard work
  • Always seeking to improve knowledge and proficiency
  • Reliable and trustworthy employee
  • Confident in what my limits are and when to ask for help if need be
  • Satisfaction comes when I know I've done a good days work
  • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
  • Ability to operate dairy processing machinery
  • Attention to detail monitoring product quality
  • Time management and ability to follow production schedules efficiently
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume environments
  • Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing setting

Timeline

Production Operator (Fonterra)

Drake NZ
09.2021 - Current

Relief Driver

Fastway Couriers
09.2018 - 01.2021

Problem Freight Investigator

Fastway Couriers
01.2018 - 09.2021

Wage Driver

Fastway Couriers
01.2016 - 01.2018

Owner Driver

Toll Ipec
05.2012 - 05.2014

Driver/Operator

Courier Post
10.2001 - 05.2012

Delivery Officer

NZ Post
04.1990 - 10.2001

Waikato Hospital Laundry
01.1987 - 01.1989

Lands and Survey
01.1986 - 01.1987

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