James Whitear
Werribee,ViC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability skills.
Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Scaffolder/Labourer (Full Time)
EDGE DECK SCAFFOLD
ALTONA , VIC
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Constructed and assembled scaffolding structures on various job sites.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Inspected scaffolding materials to ensure safety compliance and meet quality standards.
- Operated tools such as wrenches, levels, and power drills for scaffold installation.
- Adhered to safety protocols during assembly and disassembly to minimize risks on job sites.
- Transported tools and materials for scaffold erection and dismantling using hand trucks and forklifts.
Empty container handler (Full Time)
Port Melbourne containers
PORT MELBOURNE, VIC
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Operation of top loader & twin pick container handlers.
- Unloading & unloading of 20, 40 & 45ft containers & reefers.
- Coordinated movement and staging of containers to optimize space utilization and accessibility.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage and discrepancies, ensuring quality control before unloading.
- Documented shipping and receiving logs to maintain accurate inventory records and streamline operations.
Front End Loader Operator (Full Time)
Mahoney's transport
laverton north, VIC
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Operated front end loader for loading and unloading materials.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure safe operation.
- Managed material stockpiles for efficient site organization.
- Monitored and maintained stock levels to support operational efficiency.
- Conducted container handler operations to facilitate efficient loading and unloading.
- Operated orga's and various mill equipment to support production processes.
Factory Worker/Twin Tyne Forklift Operator (FT)
O-i Glass is Life
spotswood, VIC
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Operation of LF forklift. (Twin Tyne)
- Executed loading and unloading of stock onto loading ramps to facilitate efficient operations.
- Loading and unloading of trucks. (Local & interstate)
- Picking stock.
- Developed detailed manifests for accurate inventory tracking.
- Operated on-board CPU and scanning equipment for inventory management.
- Use of robotic palletiser, conveyor & shrink wrapping equipment.
- Inspected stock for unsafe or damaged items, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Twin Tyne Forklift Operator (Casual Ongoing)
O-i Glass is Life (Drake International)
spotswood, VIC
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Preparing manifests.
- Picking stock.
- Loading and unloading of stock onto loading ramps.
- Loading and unloading of trucks. (Local & interstate)
- Operation of LF forklift (twin-tyne)
- Use of on-board cpu & scanning equipment.
- Permanent Casual
Warehouse Forklift Operator (Casual)
Mitas tyres Australia
willamstown, VIC
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Picking and preparing various types of tyres for despatch.
- Consigning orders.
- Preparing manifests.
- Manually loading & unloading tyres from containers and trucks.
- Operating forklift.
- Conducted routine cleaning of warehouse to ensure a tidy workspace.
- Adapted to various operational roles as permanent casual staff.
Front End Loader Operator (Full Time)
My-co Packaging Pty. Ltd. (Building product supplies PTY Ltd)
tottenham, VIC
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Operating concrete bagging equipment.
- Operating concrete batching control system.
- Manually packing, stacking & wrapping of goods.
- Operating forklift.
- Operating front-end loader.
- Loading and unloading of trucks.
- General cleaning of work area & machinery.
- Permanent Casual
Container Unloader (Casual)
Young Guns Container Crew
various suburbs, VIC
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Loading & unloading of containers.
- Sorting, packing & wrapping of goods.
- Operation of LF forklift (Standard, drum attachment & slip sheet attachments).
- General cleaning of work area.
- Casual
Container Unloader (Casual)
Total pack solutions
various suburbs, VIC
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Loading & unloading of containers.
- Sorting, packing & wrapping of goods.
- Cleaning of containers.
- General cleaning of work area.
- Casual
Container Unloader (Casual)
Industrial Workforce
various suburbs, VIC
01.2008 - 03.2008
- Loading & unloading of containers.
- Sorting, packing of goods.
- Casual
Labourer (Casual)
B&MSlots
werribee, VIC
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Metal assembling.
- Installation of fencing and guard rails.
- Safe handling of power tools.
- Casual
Container Unloader (Casual)
Chandler Recruitment
various suburbs, VIC
02.2006 - 03.2007
- Loading & unloading of containers.
- Label & stack goods.
- Sorting of goods.
- General cleaning of work area.
- Casual
Removalist (Casual)
Temporarily Yours Recruitment
various suburbs, VIC
02.2007 - 02.2007
- Safe removal and handling of furniture & office equipment.
- Load & unload transport vehicles.
- Casual
Car Detailer (Casual)
Magic Hand Car Wash
north melbourne, VIC
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Washing & detailing of cars.
- Full Time
Education
Pre-Apprenticeship - Panel Beating & Mechanics
Hand Brake Turn
Laverton, VIC01-2006
Year 10 -
Kensington Communtity High School
Kensington, VIC01-2005
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Equipment operation
- Material handling
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
References
- Neha, Flexi Personnel (Mitas Tyres Australia), (03) 9360 9722
- Andrew, Myco Packaging Pty. Ltd. (Building Product Supplies), (03) 9314 9427
- Steven, Industrial Workforce, (03) 9415 6700
- Annerley, Drake International, 0402 352 820
- Emma, Drake International, 0417 392 177
- Keith Bond, O- Glass is Life, (03) 9235 6340
- Derek Cunningham, O- Glass is Life, 0412 304 930
Personal Characteristics
- Honest & reliable.
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Work well with a team as well as independently.
- Enthusiastic towards the task at hand.
- Punctual.
- Able to listen and take instructions.
Certification
High risk licence - class LF
Timeline
Scaffolder/Labourer (Full Time)
EDGE DECK SCAFFOLD
10.2024 - 02.2025
Empty container handler (Full Time)
Port Melbourne containers
05.2022 - 01.2023
Front End Loader Operator (Full Time)
Mahoney's transport
11.2018 - 05.2022
Factory Worker/Twin Tyne Forklift Operator (FT)
O-i Glass is Life
07.2017 - 11.2018
Twin Tyne Forklift Operator (Casual Ongoing)
O-i Glass is Life (Drake International)
03.2017 - 07.2017
Warehouse Forklift Operator (Casual)
Mitas tyres Australia
12.2016 - 03.2017
Front End Loader Operator (Full Time)
My-co Packaging Pty. Ltd. (Building product supplies PTY Ltd)
08.2014 - 12.2015
Container Unloader (Casual)
Young Guns Container Crew
02.2012 - 10.2013
Container Unloader (Casual)
Total pack solutions
03.2008 - 11.2008
Container Unloader (Casual)
Industrial Workforce
01.2008 - 03.2008
Labourer (Casual)
B&MSlots
09.2007 - 12.2007
Removalist (Casual)
Temporarily Yours Recruitment
02.2007 - 02.2007
Container Unloader (Casual)
Chandler Recruitment
02.2006 - 03.2007
Car Detailer (Casual)
Magic Hand Car Wash
06.2004 - 08.2005
Pre-Apprenticeship - Panel Beating & Mechanics
Hand Brake Turn
Year 10 -
Kensington Communtity High School