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Ricardo Brites

Coolum Beach

Summary

Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and team productivity, notably at Glass Outlet, I bring a proven track record in forklift operation and team collaboration. My background includes streamlining operations for cost savings and elevating safety standards, achieving a significant reduction in incident rates. My expertise blends technical skills with strong leadership, ensuring operational excellence and workplace safety.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Operator

Blitz Glass
Warana
10.2024 - Current
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.

Warehouse Supervisor

Glass Outlet
Virginia, QLD
01.2021 - 10.2024
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Security Officer

Paramount Security
Brisbane, QLD
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Apprentice Carpenter

Arma Construction
Brisbane, QLD
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Developed strong carpentry skills through hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentors.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Assisted in reducing material waste by efficiently utilizing resources throughout each project phase.

Artillery Command Systems Operator

Australian Defence Force
Townsville, QLD
10.2013 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with team to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security.
  • Partnered with system administrators to maintain operating system and application patch levels.
  • Coordinated with vendors for hardware procurement and installation, achieving cost savings on IT equipment purchases.
  • Maintained network users, mail accounts and directories to optimize network security.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols during all aspects of repair work, minimizing risk of injury or damage to equipment.
  • Conducted comprehensive testing on repaired artillery systems, ensuring full operational capability before returning them to active service.
  • Provided reliable communication support for field operations, ensuring mission success.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers to report any incidents or irregularities during transport, contributing to overall situational awareness.

Education

No Degree -

Whites Hill State College
Camp Hill QLD
11-2010

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Punctuality
  • Incident reporting
  • Operational planning

Certification

  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Heavy Rigid Driver's License
  • Roller/Compactor Certification
  • Skid Steer Loader Certification
  • Excavator Certification
  • Front End Loader Certification

Timeline

Warehouse Operator

Blitz Glass
10.2024 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

Glass Outlet
01.2021 - 10.2024

Security Officer

Paramount Security
06.2019 - 09.2021

Apprentice Carpenter

Arma Construction
03.2018 - 01.2021

Artillery Command Systems Operator

Australian Defence Force
10.2013 - 01.2017
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Heavy Rigid Driver's License
  • Roller/Compactor Certification
  • Skid Steer Loader Certification
  • Excavator Certification
  • Front End Loader Certification

No Degree -

Whites Hill State College
Ricardo Brites