Samatua Tafilipepe
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at ASCO Motor Panel & Paint, where I enhanced product reliability through innovative mechanical designs.
Proven expertise in quality control and fruit harvesting, coupled with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Committed to maintaining high standards and optimizing processes for improved efficiency in fast-paced environments. Hard-working and reliable Fruit Picker highly experienced in inspecting, selecting and harvesting healthy ripe fruit. Demonstrates solid knowledge of fruit varieties and determination of maturity. Extremely cooperative with great attention to detail.
Seasoned fruit picker known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in selective harvesting, speed picking, and safe ladder use. Excel in time management, adaptability to varying weather conditions, and teamwork, ensuring peak performance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fruit Picker
Fresh Fruits
Pukekohe, Auckland
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Efficiently harvested a variety of fruits, ensuring optimal quality and adherence to freshness standards while meeting daily production quotas at Fresh Fruits.
- Utilized specialized picking tools and equipment to enhance productivity and minimize damage to ripe fruits during the harvesting process.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate harvest schedules, ensuring timely collection of produce based on market demand and seasonal availability.
- Provided assistance to other pickers when necessary.
- Harvested ripe fruits from trees and bushes.
- Identified, picked and sorted fruits according to size, type and ripeness.
- Placed picked fruit in baskets, lining with protective wrapping.
- Sorted and graded produce according to size, shape, color, ripeness, and quality standards.
- Reported any problems encountered during picking process to supervisor immediately.
Mechanical Engineer
ASCO motor Panel & Paint
Samoa, Apia
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed and implemented innovative mechanical designs for motor panels, enhancing product performance and reliability at ASCO Motor Panel & Paint.
- Participated in regular safety audits and risk assessments to uphold a safe working environment, contributing to a significant decrease in workplace incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palalaua College
Apia Samoa12-2010
High School Diploma -
Leififi College
Apia Samoa11-2006
Skills
- Fruit harvesting
- Quality control
- Picking techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Sorting and grading
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Safety procedures
- Market awareness
- Process optimization
- Fruit grading
- Proper harvesting techniques
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Excellent communication
- Product location skills
- Farm safety
Timeline
Fruit Picker
Fresh Fruits
11.2019 - 07.2022
Mechanical Engineer
ASCO motor Panel & Paint
06.2018 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Palalaua College
High School Diploma -
Leififi College
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