DANIEL FORSTER
Geraldton,WA
Summary
Driven operator with hands-on experience in quality control and equipment troubleshooting. Demonstrates strong time management and multitasking skills while efficiently operating diverse machinery. Committed to optimizing processes and enhancing productivity through effective problem-solving and quick adaptation to new technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
All rounder/ Labour
Catwest
04.2026 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proposed ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to meet project goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Operated heavy machinery for asphalt installation and repair projects.
- Mixed and applied asphalt materials according to project specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance on the job site.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
- Operated and maintained tools and equipment daily to ensure effective completion of labor tasks.
Supervisor/Truck Driver
Lee Kelly's Family trust material removal
01.2022 - 03.2026
- Oversaw HR functions to support efficient trucking operations.
- Transporting to and from farms
- Supervised daily operations for material removal projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety procedures, promoting a culture of safety in material handling.
- Enforced safety regulations and compliance standards in workplace environments.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain operational readiness.
- Led team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for upcoming projects.
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff to build a skilled workforce.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Welding repairs/ trailers
Processor/ truck driver / maintenance
Kbfoodco.
09.2022 - 02.2026
- Load and unload trucks
- Transport live crayfish
- Maintenance to tanks and shed
- Operate forklift
- Tank and Pumps maintenance and services
- Operated processing machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Monitored product quality and maintained safety standards consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processing workflows.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with borrowers regarding changes or issues that arose during the processing period.
Underground and above ground service
Byrenecut Group
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Drive dump trucks underground
- Managed safe handling of explosives to ensure operational compliance.
- Executed controlled detonations, enhancing safety and precision in mining operations.
- Underground safety
- Service lines water/air
- Integrated tool carrier operator
- Assisted in transporting supplies and materials underground.
- Conducted maintenance on pumps, ensuring continuous operational reliability.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Operated machinery to maintain efficient production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections for safety and quality standards.
Education
Geraldton Senior High
Geraldton, WaSkills
- General labor tasks
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
- Basic maintenance
- Quick learner
- Logistics support
- Problem solving
- Detail-oriented
- Decision-making
- Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Clear communication
- Peer support
- Quick learner
- Clear communication
Certification
- Working at Heights
- HR licence
- Msic card
- Elevated work platform/ EWP
- Forklift license
- Working in Confined Spaces
- White Card
- C Class Drivers Licence
- Certificate in underground dump truck operations
- Conduct loader operations
- Underground metalliferous mining
- Construction induction
- Fire and safety awareness
- Chemical handling
- Integrated tool carrier
- First Aid
- Bobcat
- RSA
Timeline
All rounder/ Labour
Catwest
04.2026 - Current
Processor/ truck driver / maintenance
Kbfoodco.
09.2022 - 02.2026
Supervisor/Truck Driver
Lee Kelly's Family trust material removal
01.2022 - 03.2026
Underground and above ground service
Byrenecut Group
01.2017 - 01.2022
Geraldton Senior High