Olive Dillon-Rameka
Summary
Experienced warehouse and production professional with 15+ years in manufacturing, logistics, and materials handling. Skilled in forklift, gantry, and hoist operation, with a proven ability to prepare, scan, and dispatch freight accurately. Strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, with additional experience in recycling, packing, and customer service support. Dependable and adaptable, with a track record of contributing positively to team performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Florentines Foodservice NZ Limited
, Tauranga
04.2025 - Current
- Directed and organized the dish room team to streamline workflow and boost efficiency.
- Assigned tasks and optimized processes, improving productivity and performance.
- Applied 5S methodology to eliminate redundancies and maintain equipment readiness.
Recycling Sorter
Waste Management
Tauranga
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Sorted recyclable materials on a fast-paced conveyor line, removing contaminants, and maintaining safety standards.
Picker and Packer
Brother
Tauranga
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Picked and packed a wide range of products with accuracy, supporting efficient dispatch during peak demand.
Reception and Storeperson
Sanfords
Tauranga
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Restacked, weighed, and scanned frozen food products for inventory control.
- Provided reception cover, assisted customers, and supported daily operations.
Warehouse Material Handler
Temperzone
Auckland
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Progressed from assembler to material handler after 10 years with the company.
- Managed materials, prepared production orders, and transported freight using gantries, hoists, and other equipment.
- Maintained strict safety and quality compliance while supporting colleagues across the warehouse.
Production Assembler and Brazer
Temperzone
Auckland
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Assembled HVAC units and brazed components to meet quality and safety standards
- Conducted quality checks and maintained a safe, organized workspace
Skills
- Materials handling and freight dispatch
- Forklift, gantry, and hoist operation
- Quality assurance and safety compliance
- Production and assembly processes
- Inventory control and RF scanning
- Team leadership, support, and training
Other
- Full NZ driver's license
- New Zealand citizen
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader
Florentines Foodservice NZ Limited
04.2025 - Current
Recycling Sorter
Waste Management
01.2023 - 01.2023
Picker and Packer
Brother
01.2023 - 01.2023
Reception and Storeperson
Sanfords
01.2022 - 01.2022
Warehouse Material Handler
Temperzone
01.2015 - 01.2022
Production Assembler and Brazer
Temperzone
01.2005 - 01.2015