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Rapata BENNETT
Maungakaramea,Whangarei
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Summary
Lumber Yard Worker experienced in equipment operation and inventory management. Ensured high standards and efficient processes through quality inspection and training, delivering exceptional service while maintaining a safe, organized work environment. Demonstrated strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective interpersonal skills in independently mastering new challenges.
Overview
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ITMWhangarei, Whangarei
Lumber Yard Worker
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Operated equipment to load and unload materials from trucks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of yard facilities and work areas.
- Coordinated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, enhancing workflow.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries on site.
- Trained new workers on yard procedures and safety guidelines.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for prompt repairs.
- Operated forklifts to move lumber and materials efficiently.
- Updated inventory records for wood products and supplies to ensure accuracy and availability.
- Guided customers in selecting and loading appropriate lumber materials for projects.
- Ensured safe handling of tools and equipment in the yard.
- Organized lumber storage areas for easy access and inventory control.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy upon arrival.
- Assisted fellow workers during high-demand periods.
- Organized the yard according to product type and size.
- Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Tallied pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage.
- Stacked material in a safe manner on pallets or racks ready for shipment.
- Oversaw lumber yard cleanliness and maintenance and organized stacks of wood within correct spots.
- Assisted customers with selecting materials for their projects.
- Transported material between locations using hand truck, dolly or forklift.
- Inspected and measured lumber for defects and dimensions.
- Maintained inventory of lumber stock.
- Maneuvered heavy loads around lumberyard and job sites with materials handling equipment and forklifts.
- Sorted and stacked lumber based on size and type according to company and regulatory policies.
- Checked shipments against invoices to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Accurately assembled orders and built loads for delivery.
- Assisted contractors and other customers find products and load vehicles.
- Followed safety protocols while working in the yard environment.
- Tagged items with identifying information before placing them into inventory.
- Performed preventative maintenance on tools and equipment used in the yard.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
J T CabinetsEast Tamaki
Cabinet Maker
08.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Fabricated custom cabinetry using advanced woodworking tools and techniques.
- Built custom cabinets from raw materials based on customer specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and design specifications for diverse cabinet styles.
- Studied blueprints and specifications to identify size and shape of patterns and implement required machine setups.
- Assembled cabinets ensuring precision in joints and finishes.
- Fitted countertops into place for kitchen installations.
- Fit cabinets and countertops within installation space with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before delivery to clients.
- Trained junior cabinet makers on best practices and equipment usage.
- Operated sanders and laminating machines to adhere wood laminate to surfaces.
- Performed edge banding techniques to finish exposed edges of cabinet components.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Mastered panel saw, clamps and drilling and dowel machinery and applied skills toward producing high-quality work for every customer.
Education
Dargaville High SchoolDargaville, Dargaville
University Overview
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment operation
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Quality inspection
- Lumber identification
- Order picking
- Load building
- Load calculation
- Truck loading
- Warehouse organization
- Stock rotation
- Pallet jack operation
- Power tool proficiency
- Measuring skills
- Woodworking techniques
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Environmental awareness
Certification
- Forklift Operator Certificate
Date of expiry
09/04/27
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Lumber Yard Worker
ITM
10.2020 - Current
Cabinet Maker
J T Cabinets
08.2016 - 08.2018
Dargaville High School
01.1980