Dedicated driver with extensive experience at Darling Horticulture Services Ltd, excelling in route optimization and machine transport. Proven ability to ensure timely deliveries while providing exceptional customer service. Forklift OSH certified, demonstrating strong operational skills and effective communication with team members to overcome challenges in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Darling Horticulture Services Ltd
Katikati
01.2018 - Current
Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections regularly.
Coordinated schedules to ensure timely deliveries across service areas.
Transported Harvesting and Other Orchard related machinery safely and efficiently
Transported Fruit bins between orchards and packhouse including loading and unloading
Covering mostly wider Bay of Plenty/Coromandel and from time to time to far north orchards, which included overnight stays
Communicated with team members about delivery updates and challenges.
Loaded and unloaded materials while adhering to weight restrictions.
Provided excellent customer service during interactions with clients on-site.
Orchard mowing and fertilizer spreading from time to time
Driver/Orchard Worker
A.H.Clark Ltd
RD2 Katikati
01.2014 - 01.2018
Same duties as current position with owner/employer change in 2018
Education
New Zealand Certificate In Primary Industry Production Management Level 5 - Dairy Production Management
Agriculture ITO
01.2002 - 11.2002
Skills
Route optimization
Machine transport
Loading procedures
Forklift OSH Certified
Excellent driving skills after years of experience
Certification
Current Classes 1-5 License
OSH Forklift
Current First aid certificate
Excellent work relationship building at all levels
Timeline
Driver
Darling Horticulture Services Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Driver/Orchard Worker
A.H.Clark Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2018
New Zealand Certificate In Primary Industry Production Management Level 5 - Dairy Production Management