Christopher Sulzberger
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Seasoned Plant Operator gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance and operation. Responsible team player with strong patience, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Excellent materials management abilities and understanding of safety zones. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards. Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Plant operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bobcat Operator /Forklift Driver
Retired From Working , Have Had Refresher Course
07.2003 - 07.2020
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Managed sites when supervisor absent
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parrequirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Inspected materials to determine appropriate placements for repurposing or disposal.
- Worked with clients and visitors to accurately sort materials for further handling.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.
- Took notes and kept records of equipment and tool maintenance and materials needed, delivered and sorted.
Stack ,sort and Load Scaffold for Transport
Sunland Group Gold Coast
07.2003 - 07.2020
- Stacked finished cases on pallets according to customer requests.
- Moved finished pallets to storage areas using [Equipment].
- Identified and removed products that did not meet quality control standards.
- Operated formers, stretch wrappers and tape machines to package items.
- Complied with company policy and legal regulations to achieve and maintain safe working environment.
- Monitored complicated machinery and adjusted or shut down when problems arose.
- Minimized waste through [Action] to increase profits for company.
- Adhered to safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts and other equipment.
- Lifted, moved and handled various building materials throughout yard using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Built loads and loaded trucks for outbound delivery.
- Worked evenings, weekends and holidays to meet needs of business.
- Maintained appearance of yard and racks by disposing of trash and debris and keeping stock organized.
- Interacted directly with customers, suppliers and co-workers and displayed professional communication skills.
- Stocked lumber and related material received in correct bins or storage locations and documented items received versus items ordered.
- Prepared materials for safe movement and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film and crating.
- Loaded lumber and building materials into storage facilities.
- Operated forklift, payloader and railcar mover with focus on precision and safety.
- Leveraged forklift to unload incoming freight.
- Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management.
- Shared information to help associates learn and develop yard procedures and customer service skills.
- Participated in meetings and shared ideas for improvement with management to foster teamwork.
- Operated formers, stretch wrappers and tape machines to package items
- Stacked finished cases on pallets according to customer requests
- Complied with company policy and legal regulations to achieve and maintain safe working environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Launceston Matriculation College
Launceston, TAS11.1973
Skills
- Performing routine maintenance
- Ground Disturbance Oversight
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Daily Vehicle Assessments
- Safety Program Understanding
- Construction Materials
- Routine Cleaning
- Site Bulldozing
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Team Collaboration
- Component Replacements
- Loading and Unloading
- Maintenance Skills
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Debris Removal
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Proficiency with Attachments
- Materials Transport
- Task Delegation
- Safety Procedures
- Subcontractor Relations
- Site Prep
- Following Directions
- Bulldozer Operations
- Recyclable Materials Processing
- Sweeping and Raking
- Punctual and Dependable
- General Housekeeping
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Maintain Safety
- Personnel Protection
- Emergency Situations
- Storage Yard Maintenance
- Preparing Job Sites
- Maintenance Inspections
- Training Junior Team Members
- Construction
Certification
- [Area of certification], Elevated Safety - 5 year certificationForklift
- Bobcat operation Training - 25 years Sunland Group Golodcoast
Musician , tours
Have played occaisonly professionaly with bands contemporary music . Short range trips in Australia and proposed overseas travel when able post Covid
Timeline
Bobcat Operator /Forklift Driver
Retired From Working , Have Had Refresher Course
07.2003 - 07.2020
Stack ,sort and Load Scaffold for Transport
Sunland Group Gold Coast
07.2003 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Launceston Matriculation College
- [Area of certification], Elevated Safety - 5 year certificationForklift
- Bobcat operation Training - 25 years Sunland Group Golodcoast
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