Potoi Tofilau Galu
Auckland
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
High Reach Forklift Operator
GeoFabric
Auckland
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Operated high reach forklift to transport and stack materials in warehouse.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading of goods onto trucks using the forklift when needed.
- Checked product labels against shipping orders to ensure accuracy in delivery.
- Ensured that loads were properly balanced before transporting them to their destination.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding job tasks.
- Stacked products into storage racks according to size and weight specifications.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages to the supervisor immediately upon discovery.
Construction Worker
C2 Contracting Ltd
Auckland
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
Lifeguard
Parakai Springs
Auckland
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
Landscaper
Green Acres
Auckland
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
Packing and Machine Operator
Warehouse Wiri
Auckland
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - P.E.
Papatoetoe High School
AucklandSkills
- High reach forklift operation
- Load balancing
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Site inspection
- Order picking
- Stock control
- Load handling
- Loading dock operations
- Heavy lifting
- Pallet stacking
- Team player
- Forklift operator certification
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
High Reach Forklift Operator
GeoFabric
05.2023 - 07.2025
Construction Worker
C2 Contracting Ltd
03.2020 - 10.2023
Lifeguard
Parakai Springs
07.2019 - 11.2020
Landscaper
Green Acres
04.2017 - 01.2019
Packing and Machine Operator
Warehouse Wiri
07.2016 - 04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - P.E.
Papatoetoe High School
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