Papa Ngutu
Summary
Dynamic and versatile, I leveraged heavy equipment operation and team collaboration skills at BBI Wood Products to enhance yard efficiency and safety. Expert in grading techniques and mentoring, I consistently improved workflow and space utilization, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt and drive performance improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Labourer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
BBI Wood Products
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Improved yard organization by efficiently sorting and stacking materials according to type and size.
- Reported unsafe conditions, accidents, and incidents to supervisor and developed solutions to promote safe working environment.
- Assisted and engaged with workers operating machinery and equipment to facilitate production process.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30-40 kilograms every shift.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
- Trained new employees on all labour jobs.
- Demonstrated versatility in task assignments, adapting quickly to various roles as needed for efficient workflow management.
- Maximized space utilization within the yard area, optimizing storage capacity for a wide variety of construction materials.
- Assisted in timely project completion by loading and unloading trucks with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
Flesher
Lowe Corporation
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Flesher/Pelt Grader
Progressive Leather
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Removed items of inferior grades from production lines and collected for alternate use or disposal.
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required tasks while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the evaluation process.
- Scraped, shaped and bladed for various grades to prepare surfaces.
- Completed on-the-job training to learn correct methods for identifying defects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flaxmere College
Hastings, NZ12.2016
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Power tool proficiency
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- First Aid Training
- Grading Techniques
- Warehouse Safety
- Loading and unloading
- Order Picking
- Material Handling
- Product Packaging
- Safety Precautions
- Packaging and Labelling
- Problem-Solving
- Reliable and Dependable
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Worker Training and Motivation
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Performance Improvement
- Patience and calm under pressure
- 2 year forklift experience
Timeline
Yard Labourer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
BBI Wood Products
11.2022 - 06.2024
Flesher/Pelt Grader
Progressive Leather
03.2018 - 09.2020
Flesher
Lowe Corporation
01.2017 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Flaxmere College
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