Riki Ormsby
Forestry and Truck Driver.
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Manulife Forestry Investments, excelling in traffic coordination and hazard identification. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and streamline operations through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in equipment operation and committed to maintaining compliance and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Controller
Manulife forestry investments
Tokoroa , Wko
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated traffic flow on forestry investment sites for safety and efficiency.
- Monitored equipment and vehicle movements to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted team members in identifying potential hazards on work sites regularly.
- Regularly communication with logging crew and Manager for any updates regarding truck movements
Labourer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Torpedo 7
Hamilton, Wko
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated hand tools and machinery for various labor tasks.
- Assisted in inventory management and restocking of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas and storage spaces.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded products for delivery and storage purposes.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of procedures.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Forklift Operator
Timpak
Hamilton, Hamilton
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse safely.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently for timely processing.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized storage areas.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
- Followed safety regulations to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment usage and maintenance logs.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
Education
Te Kuiti High
Te Kuiti, Te KuitiSkills
- Traffic coordination
- Vehicle movement monitoring
- Hazard identification
- Compliance auditing
- Equipment operation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocol adherence
- Time management
- Situation awareness
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Class 1, 2 & 4 full licenses
F endorsement forklift license
Basic 1st aid certificate
Forestry modules
Timeline
Traffic Controller
Manulife forestry investments
09.2025 - Current
Labourer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Torpedo 7
02.2024 - 06.2025
Forklift Operator
Timpak
09.2023 - 12.2023
Te Kuiti High