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Gary Mitchell

Bairnsdale,VIC

Summary

Experienced Forklift Driver with 23 years of work history precisely moving and tracking goods in warehouse environments. Skilled in operating scanners and heavy equipment. Expertise in maintenance, safety and inventory organization.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Driver

Bonaccord
Lindenow, VIC
01.2022 - Current
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Stacked pallets in an orderly fashion within storage facilities or onto delivery trucks.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Moved products to designated areas using the forklift.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.

Production Supervisor

Dennison Foods
Bairnsdale, VIC
02.2001 - 10.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
  • Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
  • Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
  • Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
  • Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bairnsdale Technical School
Bairnsdale, VIC
12.1989

Skills

  • Warehouse Support
  • Staging and Sorting
  • Warehouse Best Practices

Certification

  • Forklift Licence
  • HR Truck Licence
  • First Aid

Timeline

Forklift Driver

Bonaccord
01.2022 - Current

Production Supervisor

Dennison Foods
02.2001 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Bairnsdale Technical School
Gary Mitchell