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Brendan Heuston
Mackay,QLD
Summary
Experienced Blast Crew Member, Warehouse Technician and Forklift Operator with extensive training in mine site operations and logistics management. Strong background in working with SAP software and performing a variety of warehouse functions in high-pressure environments. Safety-focused with a proven record of improving operational efficiency and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
My career focus is continuing to learn, develop and achieve new skills while completing new challenges and building new successes.
I will continue to develop and use my training & certifications in Safety & Risk Management, Equipment & Machinery Operations and Rescue & Emergency Response to help others and the company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Technician / Forklift Operator
One Key Resources
08.2024 - Current
- Warehouse tasks and helping workshop as a Trades Assistant
- Using SAP computer software
- Picking and packing orders
- Receiving parts and new stock
- Operating diesel and electric forklifts in warehouse and onsite (2 to 16 tonne)
- Swapping out water crates and bins onsite
- Escorting trucks and other vehicles on and off site
- Loading Bolt, Mesh, Brick, Stone Dust and Mega Pods for underground Operators
- Daily count sheets on all critical and noncritical stock
- Driving into Moranbah to get staff to the airport
- Moving shipping containers to restructure the site
- Completing daily pre-starts, take 5's and timesheets
- Redesigning & Rebuilding warehouse areas for stock layout, location and records
Order Picker / Delivery Driver
Menu-Log & Door-Dash
04.2021 - Current
- Following road rules and safety protocols
- Understanding the customers notes and following directions given
- Using GPS software for directions to customers and restaurants
- Using safety or PPE gear such as gloves, masks, hats, glasses
- Following Covid-19 rules and protocols
- Positive communications with customers, restaurant staff and the public
Warehouse Officer / Workshop T.A. / Forklift Operator
Work-Pac Contractor & BUMA
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Warehouse operation and Trade Assistant for the Workshop
- SAP Computer software
- Operation of Light Vehicle and Bus – site approved
- Operating Forklift in pit and main mining area – swap out bins and water crates
- Driving into Mackay to collect orders and rented/hired gear
- Escorting all vehicles from the Security Gate onto Site and back out
- Helping the Cleaners – Clean the Site, Main offices, Crib Rooms, Toilets, Warehouse and Workshop, Into the Pit Operator's Area
- Help to assemble and establish the Warehouse & Workshop areas on site
- Help to disassemble and pack up the mine site when BME had shutdown
- Assist the Franna operator to move machinery, buildings, loading and unloading stock
- General house keeping with the Warehouse and Workshop with every shift onsite
- Assisting the OCE and Production with moving their equipment in & out of the pit
- Assist in machinery shutdowns including the weekly Excavator services
- Pre-starts on light vehicles and forklift every shift
- Pre-starts, Take 5's and timesheets completed daily
- Organising Water Trucks, Bin Trucks, Septic Trucks, Fuel Trucks & Freight Trucks
Warehouse Officer / Forklift Operator
One Key Resources Contractor
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Forklift operating
- Taking part in morning toolboxes, midday restart meetings and shift handover talks
- Communicating with 2-Way radios establishing positive communication
- Team leadership while continuing excellent teamwork
- Daily picking, packing and shipping orders
- Completing Warehouse weekly stock takes & daily counts
- Continues phone and email Help & Assistance for customers
- Completing daily Safety Observations, Pre-starts & SLAM's
- Using SAP computer software
- Daily receipt scanning to Enterprise software and saving into SAP
- Daily Warehouse housekeeping & stock re-locating
- Organising Specials, Must Rides & Hot Shot deliveries
- Booking stock back into SAP and Re-staging into location
- Peabody Energy – Coppabella Mine & Moorvale Mine
Warehouse Officer / Forklift Operator
Wisely Group
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: BMA – Peak Downs
- Site communication using 2-Way radio ensuring Positive Communication
- Taking part in morning toolboxes, midday restart meetings and shift handover talks
- Training relating to rules, safety, procedures and regulations for a mine site and warehouse
- This is including Wisely Group training, BMA & BHP site training and online courses
- Training in Health & Safety including the procedures for Covid-19
- Picking, packing and delivering orders
- Daily assistance with customers to solve problems and complete orders
- Warehouse Stock Takes, Pre-Starts & Safety Observations
- Operating both Diesel & Electric forklifts
- Completing daily tasks using SAP Software
- Delivering orders and stock to different departments onsite
- Working independently and on a time limit for warehousing jobs and tasks
- Reorganising and relocating stock to better the warehouse and workshop
Hole Dipper / Bench Hand
Chandler Macleod - Orica
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Orica LTO Site Training Courses & Modules
- Completing daily tasks as a Hole Dipper and Bench Hand
- Dipping holes and recording the information / data for each one
- Testing and tagging drilled holes
- Using iPad and software to collect information / data
- Working with MPU Trucks
- Positive communication on all mining radio channels
- Working close with the Engineer's Department
- Taking part in morning and afternoon toolboxes/meetings/briefings
- Communicating and working individually and as a team member
Hole Dipper / Bench Hand
Stellar Recruitment
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Working as a Hole Dipper and Bench Hand team member
- Dipping drilled holes and recording the information / data for each one
- Bobbing drilled holes plus testing and tagging
- Using iPad and software to collect the information / data
- Searching and clearing marked areas before any blasts are detonated
- Being in the position of a Blast Guard
- Escorting flammable & explosive carrying vehicles onto and off site
- Working with MPU Trucks
- Operating Light Vehicles on site
- Positive communication on all mining radio channels
- Stock takes completed for blasting equipment and after re-ordered
- Working with the Engineering Department
- Taking part in morning and afternoon toolboxes/meetings/briefings
Skills
- Forklift & Vehicle Operation - Diesel & Electric
- SAP & Warehouse Management Software
- High-Risk Work Licences (Forklift, Load Shifting, HRW)
- Inventory & Stock Management
- Logistics & Equipment Handling
- Safety Compliance (Standard 11, First Aid, Mining Safety)
- Strong Communication & Teamwork Skills
Accomplishments
- Successfully redesigned the warehouses layout and records
- Trained other site employees on vehicle operations
- Consistently achieved zero-accident record on sites
- Assisted in increasing blast site productivity and maintaining detailed records
- Maintained and improved daily data collection on blasting operations
Warehousing / Vehicle Operation
Mining / Blast Crew
Certification
- Certificate I - Information & Technology
- Certificate III - Warehousing Operations
- Standard 11 Completion (Surface)
- Medical Assessment for Coal Mine Work (Coal Board Medical)
Interests
Licences
Drivers Licences:
- C Class – Manual
- O Class – HR Truck
- Recreational Marine Licence
Work Licences:
- LF & LO Class Licence
- HRW licence (High Risk Work)
- Licence to Operate an Order Picking Forklift Truck
- SSAN – Explosives Security Clearance Licence
Former Member - SES
Statement of Attainment relating to courses with the SES.
- SEM0021 Operate Communications Equipment
- SEM0001 Community Volunteering
- PUATEA004D Work Effectively in a Public Safety Organisation
- SEM0300 Participate in a Rescue
- PUASARO22A Participate in a Rescue Operation
- PUAEQUOO1B Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment
Timeline
Warehouse Technician / Forklift Operator
One Key Resources
08.2024 - Current
Warehouse Officer / Workshop T.A. / Forklift Operator
Work-Pac Contractor & BUMA
11.2022 - 06.2024
Warehouse Officer / Forklift Operator
One Key Resources Contractor
03.2022 - 06.2022
Warehouse Officer / Forklift Operator
Wisely Group
07.2021 - 09.2021
Hole Dipper / Bench Hand
Chandler Macleod - Orica
05.2021 - 06.2021
Order Picker / Delivery Driver
Menu-Log & Door-Dash
04.2021 - Current
Hole Dipper / Bench Hand
Stellar Recruitment
09.2020 - 01.2021
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