Brett Burge
Ballarat,VIC
Summary
Warehouse professional with solid experience in logistics and inventory management. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexible to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in operating forklifts, managing stock, and ensuring efficient workflow. Reliable and results-driven with commitment to maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Macspead
Ballarat, VIC
10.2014 - Current
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and warehouse best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely order fulfillment and shipping accuracy.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory systems, identifying areas for improvement in tracking methods.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Optimized space utilization within the warehouse by regularly reorganizing storage layouts based on inventory needs.
- Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding overstocks or shortages that could impact operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Warehouse Delivery Truck Driver
Sovereign Transport
Ballarat, VIC
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Operated delivery truck efficiently to ensure timely transportation of goods.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Navigated routes to optimize delivery efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels during deliveries, reporting discrepancies as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service while delivering products on schedule.
- Organized delivery paperwork including invoices, manifests, and proof of delivery documents for accurate record keeping.
- Conducted pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs or potential hazards for safe operation on the road.
- Supported warehouse operations by assisting in loading and unloading trucks, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Completed detailed trip logs documenting mileage, hours worked, fuel consumption, and any incidents encountered during deliveries.
- Handled fragile items with care, ensuring minimal product damage during transportation and delivery.
- Organized all shipping paperwork and documented customer payments to keep records accurate and current.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Streamlined loading and unloading processes for faster turnaround times during deliveries.p
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory management and timely dispatch of products.
- Coordinated with other drivers to share information about road conditions, best practices, or potential obstacles for timely deliveries.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Collaborated with warehouse team to coordinate loading and unloading processes.
Sales and Deliveries
R&J Batteries
Ballarat, VIC
12.2008 - 11.2012
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Skills
- Materials transportation
- Equipment operation
- Multitasking and organization
- Paperwork verification
- Safety and compliance
- Order picking and processing
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory tracking
- Team collaboration
- Forklift operations
Certification
Work safe Licence to perform high risk work
Licence No: 015026322702
Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence
Licence No: 048823593
ACE Training. Forklift refresher course
Certificate No: 14214352 827736
ACE Training. Work safely at height's
Certificate No: 14214352 9210770
Agsafe Training. Transp dangerous goods
Training No: 103381
Agsafe Training. Chain of responsibility
Training No: 103381
Murcotts driving excellence. Level 1 Defensive driving program
Certificate No: 371050
Syngenta. Certificate of recognition
GL HSE - Syngenta Driving Safety Golden Rules
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Macspead
10.2014 - Current
Warehouse Delivery Truck Driver
Sovereign Transport
12.2012 - 10.2014
Sales and Deliveries
R&J Batteries
12.2008 - 11.2012