Aaron D'Agostino
Waratah,NSW
Summary
Experienced Store Person and Forklift Operator with a strong background in warehouse operations, logistics, and site safety. Over 7 years of hands-on experience operating forklifts (including 30-tonne container forklifts, diesel counterbalance, and high reach forklifts), unloading/loading trucks, and managing stock distribution. Skilled in dogging, rigging, and handling various steel, joinery, and production materials. Proven ability to supervise teams, liaise with upper management, and ensure compliance with Australian safety regulations, JSEA, SWMS, and Take 5 procedures . Physically fit, safety-focused, and highly organized, with a strong work ethic and ability to adapt to fast-paced industrial environments. Holds current various high risk licenses, White Card, and extensive experience in risk management processes .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Hand Operator
Infrabuild
Newcastle, NSW
01.2025 - Current
- Supervising Production & Workflow – Leading a team to ensure smooth daily operations in steel mesh production, processing, and distribution.
- Machine Operation – Operating and troubleshooting machinery used for cutting, welding, bending, and assembling steel mesh products
- Quality Control – Ensuring all steel products meet required safety and manufacturing standards.
- Safety & Compliance – Enforcing OHS regulations, conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe handling of heavy materials. Issuing and maintaining pre-task risk assessments, including JSEA (Job Safety & Environmental Analysis) and SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements)
- Loading & Unloading – Overseeing forklift and overhead gantry crane operations for moving steel products and raw materials.
- Team Leadership & Training – Guiding workers, providing on-the-job training, and ensuring production targets are met.
- Stock & Inventory Management – Monitoring raw materials, finished products, and liaising with management for stock control.
Solo Musician
Sole Trader
Newcastle, NSW
05.2023 - Current
Trade Assistant
Infrabuild
Newcastle, NSW
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisting Tradespeople – Supporting boilermakers, welders, fitters, roofers, concreting services, electricians and various other trades with tasks like preparing materials, holding tools, and general labouring.
- Operating various mobile plant equipment (EWP over 11m, Telehandler, roller machines).
- Manual Handling & Heavy Lifting – Moving and handling steel products and raw materials around the worksite.
- Forklift & Crane Assistance – Loading and unloading products.
- General Site Maintenance – Keeping work areas clean and organized, disposing of waste, and ensuring a safe workspace.
- Basic Repairs & Maintenance – Assisting in fixing machinery and tools under supervision.
- Following Safety Procedures – Adhering to OHS regulations.
Forklift Operator
TOLL Carrington
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Operation of 30Tonne (Gantry head) Container Forklifts
- Unloading & loading of trucks
- Safe distribution of & securing of loads to adhere to all Australian safety guidelines
- General warehouse duties
- Dogging & Rigging of various steel products
- Ensuring the safety & well being of myself and work colleagues
Forklift Operator
Pluim Joinery Pty Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Operation of LF forklift
- Unloading & loading of trucks
- Safe distribution of pallets to various locations & deliveries
- General warehouse duties
- Safe delivery of various joinery products to commercial & domestic construction sites
- Small truck deliveries, maintenance & cleaning
Forklift Operator
James Hardie/ Forsyths
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Operation of 4tonne diesel 'Linde' counterbalance forklift
- Unloading and loading of glut and chemical trucks
- Stacking and safe movement of production sheet pallets
- Adhering to all safety guidelines and regulations whilst maximising and staying on top of production out-put
- Inventory checks and liaising with upper management in regards to stock levels
Leading Hand/ Production
Baiada (Top Hat) Steggles
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Supervising a team and overseeing the Production Line
- Liaising with upper management in regards to production output, quality and getting my team to adhere to all safety regulations, guidelines and health standards
- Management of all paperwork and administrative duties
- Set up, pack down and operation of various machines used each day for specific products
- Operation of pallet jack, accounting for all pallets going in and out of the production line
- Problem solving as the role requires you to be consistently faced with new and potential issues
Forklift Loader/ Deep chill Freezer operator
Baiada (Top Hat) Steggles
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Receiving, processing & distribution of product (adhering to all health and safety guidelines as well as insuring all product is within weight and temp
- Spec)
- Proficient counter balance forklift loader
- Actively staying on top of all RF scanning, paperwork and liaising with managers in regards to maintaining a high standard work/ getting quality product where it needs to be
- House-keeping tidying of my designated area and the yard
- Problem solving, being able to find safe & quick solutions to production issues that occur on a daily/ hourly basis
- Deep chill Freezer/ Double deep - High reach experience
- Sorting organizing and racking of pallets in extreme conditions
Labor Contract Worker
Christie's People Labor Hire Group
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Civil, high rise construction and demolition work
- Various Operating roles
- Administrative work
- Working for large businesses
- Inductions and job safety management
Education
Diploma in Health And Fitness
TAFE NSW
NSWHigh School Diploma -
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College
The Entrance Campus12-2008
Skills
- Forklift Operation (30T Gantry Head, LF, Diesel Counterbalance)
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Loading & Unloading Trucks (Safe load distribution, securing loads)
- Dogging & Rigging (Steel products, heavy lifting)
- Risk Management & Safety Compliance (JSEA, SWMS, Take 5)
- Equipment Setup, Pack Down & General Site Maintenance
- Strong Work Ethic, Reliability & Teamwork
✔ Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environments
✔ Effective Communication (Liaising with management & workers)
✔ Problem-Solving Skills (Troubleshooting warehouse & production issues)
✔ Teamwork & Leadership (Experience supervising teams)
✔ Attention to Detail (Safety & compliance awareness)
✔ Strong Work Ethic & Reliability
Soft Skills (Personal & Workplace Skills)
✔ Basic Truck Operation & Maintenance
✔ Stock Control & Inventory Checks
✔ Equipment Setup & Pack Down
✔ General Site Maintenance & Clean-up
✔ Material Handling & Logistics (Pallet management, deliveries)
✔ Risk Management & Safety Compliance (JSEA, SWMS, Take 5 procedures)
✔ Dogging & Rigging (Handling steel products, heavy lifting)
✔ Loading & Unloading Trucks (Safe load distribution, securing loads)
✔ Warehouse Operations (Stock handling, inventory management, storage)
✔ Forklift Operation (30T Gantry Head, LF, Diesel Counterbalance)
- Forklift Operation (30T Gantry Head, LF, Diesel Counterbalance)
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Loading & Unloading Trucks (Safe load distribution, securing loads)
- Dogging & Rigging (Steel products, heavy lifting)
- Risk Management & Safety Compliance (JSEA, SWMS, Take 5)
- Equipment Setup, Pack Down & General Site Maintenance
- Strong Work Ethic, Reliability & Teamwork
Certification
- OH&S - Whitecard
- EWP - Over 11m
- HP - Materials and Personnel Hoist
- DG - Dogman
- RG - Rigger
- FL - Forklift
- Gold Card - Telehandler
- Yellow Card
- Working Safely at Heights
Timeline
Leading Hand Operator
Infrabuild
01.2025 - Current
Trade Assistant
Infrabuild
10.2023 - 12.2024
Solo Musician
Sole Trader
05.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
TOLL Carrington
08.2021 - 05.2023
Forklift Operator
Pluim Joinery Pty Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2021
Forklift Operator
James Hardie/ Forsyths
08.2019 - 06.2020
Leading Hand/ Production
Baiada (Top Hat) Steggles
09.2017 - 03.2019
Forklift Loader/ Deep chill Freezer operator
Baiada (Top Hat) Steggles
08.2016 - 09.2017
Labor Contract Worker
Christie's People Labor Hire Group
10.2015 - 06.2016
Diploma in Health And Fitness
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma -
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College