Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Generic

Robin Thwaites

Strathern ,Invercargill

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

I'm a very reliable team player with a happy, positive attitude, always working to the best of my ability, and I enjoy a good laugh.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Crew Member

Enliven Southland/ Presbyterian Support
Enliven Retirement Homes, Southland
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided excellent customer service when addressing tenant maintenance concerns.
  • Removed debris from roofs and gutters to prevent water damage.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
  • Trained new maintenance staff on procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Bunnings Trade
Invercargill, Southland
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

Meat Inspector

Asurequality
Invercargill, Southland
10.2009 - 11.2021
  • Inspected products and processing procedures to assess safety for consumption and compliance with government mandates.
  • Audited facility operations related to HACCP programs and quality assurance systems.
  • Assessed carcasses for visible signs of disease or contamination prior to entering into food chain distribution.
  • Analyzed samples taken from carcasses using various testing methods such as visual examination or chemical analysis.
  • Monitored meat slaughtering and processing conditions to assess necessary sanitation levels.
  • Used HACCP principles to assess risks of different food-related items and document findings.
  • Provided feedback on corrective actions needed to meet regulatory standards within designated time frames.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

James Hargest
Invercargill, NZ
01-1979

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Loading and unloading
  • HACCP compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift maintenance
  • Business ethics
  • Warehouse operations

Certification

  • Current Forklift Certificate: OSH-endorsed
  • Current NZ driver's licence
  • National Certificate in Meat Inspection of Sheep, Lambs, Beef, Bobby Calf, Deer, Horses, Hares, and Rabbits
  • National Certificate in Meat Processing Compliance Checks

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Home Improvements
  • Sports Fan

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maintenance Crew Member

Enliven Southland/ Presbyterian Support
03.2024 - 04.2025

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Bunnings Trade
12.2021 - 03.2024

Meat Inspector

Asurequality
10.2009 - 11.2021

Some College (No Degree) -

James Hargest

Similar Profiles

  • Savahna Barlow

    Savahna BarlowSavahna Barlow

    Disability Support Worker at Enliven - Presbyterian Support NZDisability Support Worker at Enliven - Presbyterian Support NZ

  • Krishneel Singh

    Krishneel SinghKrishneel Singh

    Resource Coordinator and I.T Support at Presbyterian Support Northern – EnlivenResource Coordinator and I.T Support at Presbyterian Support Northern – Enliven

  • Geen George

    Geen GeorgeGeen George

    Registered Nurse- Aged residential Care at Enliven Presbyterian Support CentralRegistered Nurse- Aged residential Care at Enliven Presbyterian Support Central

  • Pierce Brown

    Pierce BrownPierce Brown

    Painter's Apprentice at Southland Painting and DecoratingPainter's Apprentice at Southland Painting and Decorating

  • Brendon McCormack

    Brendon McCormackBrendon McCormack

    Store Supervisor at Fonterra EdendaleStore Supervisor at Fonterra Edendale

CREATE PROFILE
Robin Thwaites