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Vehitau Hafoka

Auckland

Summary

Adept at MIG and aluminum welding, I excel in fabrication and warehouse management, demonstrated during my tenure at RnR Doors. With a knack for optimizing warehouse operations and a commitment to safety, my skills in order picking and forklift operation have significantly enhanced efficiency. My proactive approach and attention to detail have consistently ensured high-quality outcomes. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Business and Computing. Hardworking storeman offering 8+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Welder/Factory Hand

RnR Doors
01.2023 - Current
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.

Storeman/Team Leader

Cemix
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Maintained a clean and clutter-free warehouse, ensuring easy access to products and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to workplace health and safety standards, conducting regular inspections, and reporting hazards immediately.
  • Ensured timely order fulfillment through accurate picking, packing, and dispatching of goods as per customer requirements.
  • Reduced product damage with proper handling, storage, and packaging techniques during loading and unloading processes.
  • Assisted in training new employees on company policies, warehouse procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and inventory management systems.

Storeman

Staples
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to workplace health and safety standards, conducting regular inspections, and reporting hazards immediately.
  • Ensured timely order fulfillment through accurate picking, packing, and dispatching of goods as per customer requirements.
  • Reduced product damage with proper handling, storage, and packaging techniques during loading and unloading processes.
  • Optimized space utilization within the warehouse, implementing effective stacking and storage strategies.

Storeman

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2012 - 01.2016

Education

High School Diploma -

MIT
Manukau, NZ
05.2022

Skills

MIG welding

Grinding and Finishing Techniques

Aluminum Welding

Shaping and cutting

Pick/Packing experience

Order Preparation

Forklift Operator Certification

Loading and unloading

Order Picking

OSHA Workplace Safety

Timeline

Fabrication Welder/Factory Hand

RnR Doors
01.2023 - Current

Storeman/Team Leader

Cemix
01.2017 - 01.2018

Storeman

Staples
01.2016 - 01.2017

Storeman

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2012 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

MIT
Vehitau Hafoka