Falealago Kolio
Melbourne
Summary
Confident and articulate individual with over 20 years experience in warehousing and 10+ years as a HR truck driver. I have a commendable ability to work with others to achieve set outcomes. I have a flexible and positive approach to everything I do and am able to work effectively on my own and as part of a team. Key strengths include strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Spotlight
Truganina
02.2021 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Ensured accurate labeling and documentation of all packaged items.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Packed orders for shipment in accordance with customer requirements.
- Maintained a positive attitude while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Received and processed incoming stock items according to established procedures.
Truck Driver
Phoenix Waste
Truganina
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for waste collection and disposal.
- Followed safety protocols during transportation and loading procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections on vehicles to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and procedures.
- Adhered to local regulations for waste management and environmental standards.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Picking Packer
Bidfood
Truganina
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
- Stocked shelves with incoming merchandise as needed.
- Operated warehouse machinery such as forklifts to move materials within the facility.
- Organized stock on shelves in an orderly fashion for efficient retrieval.
- Inspected and verified shipments for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movements throughout the facility.
- Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
- Reported any damaged products to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks when necessary using pallet jacks or hand carts.
- Wrapped packages securely with bubble wrap, tape and labels before loading onto delivery trucks.
- Sorted and packed food products for efficient order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily packing targets.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before packing.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Load securing
- Warehouse organization
- RF scanning
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Order picking
- Load balancing
- Pallet building
- Loading dock staging
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Spotlight
02.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
Phoenix Waste
12.2016 - 12.2020
Picking Packer
Bidfood
08.2013 - 12.2016