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Christopher Waugh

Geraldton,WA

Summary

All Rounder

works in physically demanding environment lifting and moving various items to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards. Stands for full shift while leveraging good hand and eye acuity and coordination to perform tasks. Stable work history with prior related experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing and Sales Owner /Operator Manager

Krbwar Tub And Tape Man
Melbourne, VIC
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Reduced expenses by effectively negotiating contractor prices, terms and service agreements.
  • Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs.
  • Secured necessary permits and renewals to keep operations compliance with legal standards.

Conveyor Belt Operator

Sims Metal Management
Broadmeadows, VIC
06.2014 - 06.2019
  • Liaised with Sims Metal Management teams to support completion of interdisciplinary duties and fulfill on-time product shipping commitment.
  • Followed policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety and environmental practices to promote workplace efficiency.
  • Troubleshot equipment, solved problems and enhanced production process to meet production goals.
  • Aligned screws to regulate tension of creasing blades and folding rollers.
  • Removed finished products from machines, stacked, boxed and forwarded through production line.
  • Performed tasks following SOPs and instructions to promote safety rules and regulations.
  • Recommended repairs, parts, blades and supplies to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
  • Set up and operated machinery for binding and related finish operations to meet quantity and quality standards.
  • Observed machine operation and made adjustments during production run while operating two or more machines.

Console Operator

United Petroleum
Geraldton, WA
06.2013 - 12.2013
  • Enforced rules, regulations, policies and procedures and responded to emergency situations requiring security assistance.
  • Wrote detailed narrative reports and maintained daily activity reports.
  • Generated reports covering details about data, system operation and error monitoring.
  • Changed and replaced backup tapes regularly and performed detailed server backups.
  • Issued security badges and visitor passes to all guests.
  • Observed and reported suspicious activities and persons.
  • Documented database and mainframe storage discrepancies, referring discovered issues to supervisor for remediation.
  • Managed output quality and control of documents processed on assigned equipment.
  • Input provided data sets into databases, verifying proper categorization and storage of processed information.

Console Operator

Gull 440 Roadhouse
Geraldton, WA
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Enforced rules, regulations, policies and procedures and responded to emergency situations requiring security assistance.
  • Wrote detailed narrative reports and maintained daily activity reports.
  • Generated reports covering details about data, system operation and error monitoring.
  • Changed and replaced backup tapes regularly and performed detailed server backups.
  • Issued security badges and visitor passes to all guests.
  • Observed and reported suspicious activities and persons.
  • Drafted recommendations for potential system improvements, accounting for applicable budgetary concerns and performance requirements.
  • Managed output quality and control of documents processed on assigned equipment.

Store Man / Delivery Driver

Furniture Spot
Geraldton, WA
09.2012 - 01.2013
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Worked overnight shifts during peak periods to meet coverage needs.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks and cranes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Planned delivery routes and most efficient methods of distribution.
  • Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.

Handyman

Delron Cleaning
Geraldton, WA
01.2012 - 09.2012
  • Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, gardening, pulling weeds and watering lawns.
  • Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.

Store Man / Delivery Driver

Stirling Freight
Geraldton, WA
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Worked overnight shifts during peak periods to meet coverage needs.
  • Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks and cranes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

Forklift Driver / Order Picker

TWM Imports
Melbourne, VIC
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Used equipment to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Safely operated lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists and forklifts.
  • Completed inventory cycle counts and documented information in reports.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Operated all loaders, equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Loaded warehouse trailers using forklift.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
  • Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.

Order Picker

Star Track Freight
Melbourne, VIC
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Unloaded deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion.
  • Joined company's Safety Committee to share ideas on ways to bolster OSHA compliance and prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Assisted customers with large and heavy loads by transporting packages to customers' vehicles.
  • Managed order availability by keeping detailed records of stock inventory.
  • Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
  • Assessed shelves in department to determine which items to replenish or reorder.
  • Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
  • Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using equipment.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
  • Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
  • Operated computer system, hand-held inventory control device and calculator to fill orders on time.
  • Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
  • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
  • Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
  • Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
  • Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Manually transported warehouse materials and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Diligently examined packages and labels for defects or inaccuracies, decreasing overall packaging mistakes.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Trained new warehouse employees on safety procedures and provided updated safety manuals for review purposes.

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Harvey Norman
Melbourne, VIC
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
  • Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
  • Performed inventories and stocked new equipment.
  • Onboarded, trained and supervised -warehouse staff with strong record of meeting schedule and performance goals.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers.
  • Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Double checked records, daily reports and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
  • Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
  • Managed resource allocation and scheduling of employees.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality and safety.

Warehouse Worker

RB Leads And Accessories
Melton, VIC
01.1995 - 01.2003
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
  • Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Completed customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes to update system.
  • Moved products using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
  • Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.

Education

No Degree -

Melton Secondary College
Melton, VIC

Skills

  • Self-management
  • Metal sorting
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Storage and Stacking
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Fast Reaction Time
  • Skid, Platform and Car Emptying
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Production Support
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Belt Conveyors
  • Sales experience
  • Merchandise sales
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Payment Processing
  • Inventory Stocking
  • Employee Training
  • Product Scanning
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Customer Relations
  • Cash Handling
  • Merchandise Packaging
  • Shipment Procedures
  • Sweeping and Mopping
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Total Payment Calculation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Point of Sale Software
  • Till Counting
  • Team Leadership
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Transaction Balance Sheets
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Detection and Resolution
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Willing to Learn
  • Groundskeeping and Landscaping
  • Pressure Washing

Certification

First Aid

Excavator riimp0320a

Bobcat riimp321a

Skid Steer Loader riimp0318a

Backhoe Loader riimp0319a

Traffic Controller

RSA

Picker LO

Forklift

Testing and Tagging

White Card

COVID-19 vaccinations

Christopher Charles Waugh

D.O.B: 14-10-1977 Melbourne Victoria

Individual Healthcare Identifier IHI. 8003601026026091

Document Number 100093903873

Valid From 27 Sep 2021

Vaccinations Pfizer Comirnaty

Dates Received 13 August 2021, 27 September 2021



Timeline

Purchasing and Sales Owner /Operator Manager

Krbwar Tub And Tape Man
01.2018 - 11.2021

Conveyor Belt Operator

Sims Metal Management
06.2014 - 06.2019

Console Operator

United Petroleum
06.2013 - 12.2013

Console Operator

Gull 440 Roadhouse
02.2013 - 06.2013

Store Man / Delivery Driver

Furniture Spot
09.2012 - 01.2013

Handyman

Delron Cleaning
01.2012 - 09.2012

Store Man / Delivery Driver

Stirling Freight
01.2011 - 12.2011

Forklift Driver / Order Picker

TWM Imports
01.2008 - 12.2009

Order Picker

Star Track Freight
01.2006 - 01.2008

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Harvey Norman
01.2003 - 01.2006

Warehouse Worker

RB Leads And Accessories
01.1995 - 01.2003

No Degree -

Melton Secondary College

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