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REX AUSTIN RICKARD

PARK RIDGE,BRISBANE

Summary

Warehouse and Construction Efficiency Specialist with proven expertise in inventory management and safety awareness, honed through tenure at ALDI and Pacific Steelfixing Limited. Recognized for meticulous item selection and strong team collaboration, contributing to streamlined operations and a robust safety-first culture. Core competencies include process optimization, risk management, and team leadership. Career goals focus on further enhancing operational efficiencies within diverse logistical environments. After two years of FIFO construction experience between NZ and Australia, this is an area I am wanting to pursue and develop further.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Picker Packer

ALDI
BRISBANE, BRISBANE
06.2024 - Current
  • Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
  • Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Operated warehouse machinery such as forklifts to move materials within the facility.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
  • Assisted in unloading delivery trucks when necessary using pallet jacks or hand carts.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
  • Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Steel Fixer (FIFO)

Pacific Steelfixing Limited
AUCKLAND, AUCKLAND
06.2023 - Current
  • Erected steel frames for buildings, bridges and other structures.
  • Communicate effectively with other tradespeople regarding progress on jobsite.
  • Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks.
  • Connected prefabricated units to form large sections and prepared for concrete pours.

Labourer

Recruitment Agency
BRISBANE, BRISBANE
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
  • Removed harmful substances from walls and other surfaces using power tools, high-pressure spray equipment and hand tools.
  • Performed in-depth cleaning of all areas to remove dust and debris.
  • Used correct containment preparations and set up air filtration systems before beginning each job.
  • Operated equipment and tools to safely remove asbestos.
  • Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
  • Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
  • Repaired damaged drywall sections including taping joints and applying texture coats as needed.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.

Full Time Pick Packer

Coles
Forest Lake, BRISBANE
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
  • Tracked outgoing orders to provide shipping status to customers.
  • Checked expiration dates on perishable items prior to packing them for shipment.

Steel Fixer

GVK
Brisbane, BRISBANE
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms using clamps and bolts.
  • Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
  • Set up scaffolding around the site for safe access when working at height.
  • Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.

Education

IPSWICH GRAMMAR
IPSWICH, BRISBANE

SACRED HEART COLLEGE
AUCKLAND

Skills

  • Inventory error correction
  • Order ticket reading
  • Box building and packing
  • Item selection
  • Shipment preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Residential construction
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Ditch digging
  • Landscaping
  • Scaffolding setup
  • Job site safety
  • Light carpentry
  • Skid and hoist operations
  • Construction techniques
  • Material handling
  • Heavy lifting
  • Power tool operation
  • Metal fabrication
  • Worksite cleanliness
  • Safety awareness
  • Rebar installation
  • Steel bending
  • Wire mesh experience
  • Reinforcement placement
  • Concrete pouring
  • Construction safety

Certification

  • WHITE CARD CERTIFICATE
  • CONFINED SPACES CERTIFICATE
  • CERTIFICATE I IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
  • MANUAL HANDLING CERTIFICATE
  • CERTIFICATE I PATHWAYS TO ENGINEERING
  • CERTIFICATE I IN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE

Timeline

Picker Packer

ALDI
06.2024 - Current

Steel Fixer (FIFO)

Pacific Steelfixing Limited
06.2023 - Current

Labourer

Recruitment Agency
03.2023 - 11.2024

Full Time Pick Packer

Coles
02.2021 - 12.2022

Steel Fixer

GVK
06.2020 - 01.2021

IPSWICH GRAMMAR

SACRED HEART COLLEGE

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