+ Years experience operating forklifts
Mack Te Ua
Te Teko,BOP
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Woolworths Distribution Centre, skilled in efficient loading and unloading, and adept at maintaining safety standards. Proven ability to train new staff and enhance operational efficiency, demonstrating strong teamwork and attention to detail. Certified in forklift operation and first aid, ensuring a safe work environment.
Overview
15
15
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchard Worker
Riverlock Packhouse
06.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained harvesting equipment for efficient fruit collection.
- Assessed fruit quality, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packing processes and improve workflow.
- Conducted routine inspections of orchards to identify and resolve pest or disease issues.
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in center and tops of trees.
- Operated various orchard equipment to assist in fruit harvesting processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Identified ripe fruit for harvest, minimizing waste and maximizing yield quality.
- Assisted in packing operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during harvest seasons.
- Participated in training sessions on safety practices and operational procedures for new workers.
- Effectively communicated with supervisors regarding orchard operations, progress updates, and any concerns that arose during work hours.
- Loaded and unloaded fruit boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
- Enhanced fruit quality by regularly monitoring and adjusting irrigation systems, ensuring optimal water levels.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
- Increased overall orchard productivity by implementing efficient pruning and thinning techniques.
- Assisted with packing harvested fruits into crates for transportation while following strict packaging guidelines to prevent damage during transit.
- Utilized appropriate protective gear when handling chemicals or performing potentially hazardous tasks, maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
Machine Operator,Quality Control
New Energy Productions
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Adhered to safety protocols, maintaining a safe working environment.
- Maintained accurate production records for quality assurance purposes.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used drawings, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
Forklift Operator
Woolworths Distribution Centre
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within warehouse efficiently.
- Performed pre-operational inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Assisted in training new staff on forklift operations and safety protocols.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
Forklift Operator
Coles Distribution Centre
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Operated forklifts safely to transport goods within the distribution center.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes for efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately locating and moving stock as needed.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Skills
Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Team player
- Warehouse safety
- Warehouse operations
- Material handling
- General laborer
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Heavy equipment operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Problem-solving
- OSHA workplace safety
- Workplace cleanliness
- CPR training
- First aid certified
- Heavy lifting
- Physically fit and agile
- Forklift maintenance
- Picking produce
- Operating heavy machinery
- Weather monitoring
- Planting techniques
- Machinery maintenance
- Disease identification
- Soil preparation
- Team communications
- Organic farming
- Heavy machinery
- Health and safety procedures
- Lifting and carrying [number] pounds
- Irrigation systems
- Pest management
- Tree pruning
- Safety and health protocols
- Ladder climbing
- Harvesting produce
- Tree training
- Climbing tall ladders
- Horticultural tools
- Crop monitoring
- Fruit harvesting
- Pruning and training trees
- Weed control
- Hand-eye coordination
- Weather tolerance
- Nutrition
- Pest identification
- Plant care and maintenance
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Equipment Repair
- Tractor safety and operation
- Quality inspection
Certification
- Certified welder fabricator,
- Basic and intermediate scaffolding
- First aid certificate
Licences
Class 1F
Class 2L
Forklift
Timeline
Orchard Worker
Riverlock Packhouse
06.2025 - Current
Machine Operator,Quality Control
New Energy Productions
03.2023 - 03.2024
Forklift Operator
Woolworths Distribution Centre
12.2021 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
Coles Distribution Centre
02.2018 - 12.2021