Sam Smalley
Auckland
Summary
A Class 2 / 4L driver with solid background in safe and efficient transportation especially in handling high-end sensitive equipment ie. medical equipment etc. Successfully navigated diverse routes and maintained timely deliveries under various conditions. Demonstrated reliability and strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments. I have a range of transferrable skills that can be utilised or expanded on. Personality wise, I am a people person, determined with a can-do attitude, respectful, approachable and friendly.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
TSS Sensitive Freight
09.2024 - Current
- Assist customers in the delivery of large medical equipment such as MRI & CT scans, Mammo, Ultrasound machines etc.
- Utilise the company app (TransVirtual) to complete delivery & collection of sensitive shipments to & from customers.
- Travelled across NZ (either driving or by plane) to assist with region deliveries.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to assess vehicle condition and address maintenance needs proactively.
- Coordinated with both dispatchers & customers for timely pickups and deliveries, enhancing operational workflow.
- Managed loading and unloading procedures, maintaining proper handling of sensitive freight.
- Maintained and complete NZTA approved log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Technician/Delivery Driver
Wonder Water
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Deliver Wonder Water units to customers in a timely manner all over Auckland / Northland region / Waikato region
- Complete unit checks, installation, de-installation and filter replacements
- Retrieve customer unit once subscription / service is cancelled - some collections requires more patience than others
- Complete after-hour deliveries to suit customer availability
- Utilise delivery app to capture each individual job with photo proof
- Meet collection / deliveries with linehaul in the absence of the warehouse manager
Delivery/Customer Service Co-Ordinator
Easy Life Limited
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Loading and unloading of delivery vehicle
- Liaise with the warehousing team to ensure customers items are prepped & ready delivery
- Communicate any delivery issues or delays to the Customer Service Team.
- Participate in Health & Safety activities
- Contacting customers prior to delivery / provide ETA for delivery if necessary.
- Carry out daily maintenance check on company vehicles (incl WOF & other mechanical issues)
- Use the OptimoRoute app to ensure that all pickup / drop-off to all customers is recorded with photo proof.
Production Worker
Dezignatek (NZ Panel)
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Picking of raw material from warehouse using Forklift
- Adhere to Health & Safety at the workplace
- Safely use a spray-glue and heat gun on materials
- Feed wooden doors (panel) into machinery for compression
- Preparing vinyl coating for wooden panel
- Monitoring the compression of materials to avoid it from burning
- Machine operation within the different manufacturing departments
- Carry out final quality checks before dispatching
- Always Maintaining a hazard free environment
Store person/Forklift Operator
DSL Logistics
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Picking & managing putaway orders for clients using forklift
- Loading & unloading containers and trucks (Devanning)
- Palletizing of products for dispatch
- Achieve daily set targets/KPI
- Using an RF Scanner to scan products
- Re-labelling of overseas items
Baker / Dispatch / Delivery
Wild Wheat
11.2016 - 07.2017
Education
NCEA Level 2 -
Tangaroa College
12.2015
NCEA Level 1 -
Mt Roskill Grammar
12.2013
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Safe driving
- Punctual and Reliable
- Attention to detail
- On-time performance
- Forklift operation (Counterbalance/Reach/Order picker/Bendi)
- Good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Truck Driver
TSS Sensitive Freight
09.2024 - Current
Technician/Delivery Driver
Wonder Water
06.2023 - 09.2024
Delivery/Customer Service Co-Ordinator
Easy Life Limited
09.2021 - 05.2023
Production Worker
Dezignatek (NZ Panel)
11.2020 - 07.2021
Store person/Forklift Operator
DSL Logistics
07.2017 - 11.2020
Baker / Dispatch / Delivery
Wild Wheat
11.2016 - 07.2017
NCEA Level 1 -
Mt Roskill Grammar
NCEA Level 2 -
Tangaroa College
References
Reference upon request