James O'brien
Mt Gambier,South Australia
Summary
Qualified Loader Operator/Post peeler/team leader with 2
years of experience on site and 2 years in the Loader, moving materials using industrial equipment. Professional expert at following safety procedures while transporting goods such as logs, post packs, woodchips and bark. Able to move materials while working quickly to meet deadlines. Detail-oriented when checking machinery before operating to restore or report issues quickly. Dependable with consistent attendance record, physical endurance and upbeat attitude. Team player when helping other crew members and following supervisor's orders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Front End Loader Operator/Leading Hand
AAM TIMBER YAHL
Mt Gambier , South Australia
07.2022 - Current
- Tracked driver behavior, timekeeping and attendance.
- Conducted annual performance reviews to assist drivers with maintaining required standards.
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Oversaw implementation of procedures, goals and objectives within operations.
- Identified areas for improvement and implemented new processes to enhance overall company quality and performance.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Developed work plans and schedules for employees to facilitate adequate staffing for service requirements.
- Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Inspected connections, tires and other components of machinery before operating to monitor for safety and functionality.
- Arranged goods in supply yard and rotated following instructions to organize.
- Transported materials such as post bundles around Roundwoods site.
- Reported safety issues or concerns to site manager immediately for assessment.
- Communicated with site manager to coordinate daily tasks.
Post Peeler, Loader Operator
Dalton's post peeling
Mt Gambier, South Australia
12.2017 - 07.2022
- Transported materials such as various sizes post bundles around the site. In all weather conditions in front end loader
- Load machine decks with timber, organised bark and wood shavings on site.
- Alerted supervisor when stock ran low to reorder.
- Logged completed jobs in logbook.
- Grated, stacked, Strapped product bundles.
- Corrected posts of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
- Cleaned mill equipment by hand and using air compressors and power washers, observing preventive maintenance procedures before use and readying for next shift before departure.
- Collected raw material dust, shavings and production debris from production floor and removed to designated area for safe disposal.
- Completed OSHA and company provided safety training courses to minimize risk in operation of industrial machinery and cultivate culture of safe work practices.
- Operated light and heavy industrial milling machines and handheld power tools to process Timber materials in production of posts for assembly into finished product.
- Monitored machine output to verify achievement of technical specifications, adjusting to improve consistency, discarding low quality output and alerting machine specialists of functional issues.
- Learned workflow procedures and operation of relevant machinery for all factory positions, adapting to staffing and production needs as necessary.
- Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating.
- Reported safety issues or concerns to supervisor immediately for assessment.
- Inspected connections, tires and other components of machinery before operating to monitor for safety and functionality.
Kitchen Hand
Fasta Pasta
Mt Gambier, South Australia
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Replenished stations throughout restaurant and restocked cupboards, serving areas and salad bars to meet employee and customer demands.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment.
Gardener, Landscaper
Jim's Mowing
Mt Gambier, South Australia
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Watered plants and performed minor irrigation repair and adjustments.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating and edging around flower beds and walkways.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
- Answered customer questions regarding plant growing conditions and proper care.
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees.
- Planned and cultivated designer lawns and gardens to enhance backyard lawns.
- Applied herbicides and fertilizers safely and effectively to alleviate pests.
Education
Certificate From Forklift -
LITA Training
Mount Gambier, SA12.2012
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Safety Monitoring
- Logging Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Quality Control
- Professional Operator Certification
- Tool and Equipment Maintenance
- Team Communication
References
Wes Dalton
Boss
Daltons Post peeling
0438115002
Timeline
Front End Loader Operator/Leading Hand
AAM TIMBER YAHL
07.2022 - Current
Post Peeler, Loader Operator
Dalton's post peeling
12.2017 - 07.2022
Kitchen Hand
Fasta Pasta
06.2015 - 03.2016
Gardener, Landscaper
Jim's Mowing
04.2013 - 06.2014
Certificate From Forklift -
LITA Training
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