GARY BAUCKE
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Reliable and experienced production and manufacturing worker with over 40 years' experience across food manufacturing, printing, transport, and equipment servicing. Strong background in machinery operation, quality control, forklift operation, and health and safety compliance. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, including supervising staff.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Floater
Prolife Foods
01.2023 - Current
- Load and unload trucks as required
- Load and unload product from machines
- Support production team to meet daily output requirements
- Follow all health and safety procedures
Pickup & Delivery Driver
Action Equipment
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Delivery and collection of ride-on lawnmowers and farm equipment including Polaris side-by-sides and farm quads
- On-site servicing and minor repairs of lawn tractors
- Communicated service and maintenance requirements with customers
- Built strong customer relationships
- Liaised with sales team regarding potential equipment upgrades and new sales
Printers Assistant / Grade 2 Coater Operator
Dairy Containers / Fonterra
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Operated coating and print lines, including sole-charge roles
- Loaded and unloaded production lines
- Completed quality control checks to ensure products met specifications
- Strictly followed SOPs and health and safety requirements
Self-Employed – Green Acres Franchise Owner
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and section maintenance
- Managed own scheduling, workload, and customer relationships
- Maintained equipment and ensured high-quality service
Printers Assistant / Ink Mixer
Dairy Containers / Fonterra
01.1986 - 01.1998
- Loaded and unloaded print lines
- Completed quality control checks
- Sole charge operation of coating line
- Ink mixing for UV and conventional ink lines
- Adhered to SOPs and safety procedures
Dairy Farm Assistant
Laurie Kirkbride
01.1984 - 01.1985
- Assisted with daily dairy farm operations and production
Machine Operator / Despatch Foreman
Homestyle Bakeries
01.1982 - 01.1984
- Operated bread packing machinery
- Supervised a team of 9 staff members
- Ensured production targets and dispatch deadlines were met
- Maintained quality and hygiene standards
Waikato Truck & Tractors
01.1980 - 01.1982
- Dismantled trucks for parts
- Completed maintenance and servicing of trucks for sale
Labourer
AFFCO
01.1979 - 1980
- Assisted with refitting of equipment
- Operated machinery for meat processing, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored production line performance, identifying areas for process improvement.
Education
3 Years Secondary Education -
01.1979
Skills
- Production & Manufacturing Operations
- Machinery & Equipment Operation
- Quality Control & Product Inspection
- Forklift Operation & Load Handling
- Health & Safety & SOP Compliance
- Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Customer Service & Communication
- Problem Solving & Reliability
Certification
- Forklift Driver Licence
- F Endorsement
- Endorsements: 1, 2, 4, 6
- Issued: 2002
Timeline
Forklift Floater
Prolife Foods
01.2023 - Current
Pickup & Delivery Driver
Action Equipment
01.2016 - 01.2023
Printers Assistant / Grade 2 Coater Operator
Dairy Containers / Fonterra
01.2002 - 01.2016
Self-Employed – Green Acres Franchise Owner
01.1998 - 01.2002
Printers Assistant / Ink Mixer
Dairy Containers / Fonterra
01.1986 - 01.1998
Dairy Farm Assistant
Laurie Kirkbride
01.1984 - 01.1985
Machine Operator / Despatch Foreman
Homestyle Bakeries
01.1982 - 01.1984
Waikato Truck & Tractors
01.1980 - 01.1982
Labourer
AFFCO
01.1979 - 1980