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TAMATI PAENGA

Yarrabilba

Summary

Skilled Forklift Operator / Driver with excellent mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in warehousing paired with 9 years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Direct Freight Express
11.2022 - Current
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume (50-60) deliveries.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Leading Hand

Toll NQX
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes and maximize productivity.
  • Supervised and direct team of 10-15 professionals in warehouse environment.
  • Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
  • Operated frequency scanners to track shipment progression and input data into shipping system.
  • Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging and contents.
  • Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
  • Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise and promptly initiated processing.
  • Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
  • Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Forklift Driver

Toll NQX
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used forklift to lift pallets and heavy items (up to 7 tonnes) into trucks.
  • Loaded strapped or chained shipments into place on trucks.
  • Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
  • Installed protective devices to prevent shifting or damage to items being transferred.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.

Forklift Operator

Toll Ipec
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Working in team environment while maintaining high levels of safety.
  • Inspecting equipment for defects and malfunctions.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Unloading of incoming goods
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Loading of Bulk trucks, tautliners and pantech trailers according to size and weight.
  • Keeping to strict trailer deadlines( Up to 11) while making sure to use product placement efficiently .
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Filling out load plans with location and type of product. e.g. Sensitive freight, overweight or long freight.
  • General warehouse housekeeping duties.
  • Identifying and reporting hazards.
  • Hands-on experience in complex warehousing methods.

High Reach Forklift Operator

Pfd Food Services
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Safe operation of electric pallet jacks, high reach and counter balance forklifts.
  • Performing startup checks.
  • Restocking and putting away of stock to correct allocated areas.
  • Keeping records of low date and damaged stock.
  • Identifying hazards.
  • General warehouse duties.
  • Over two years' working experience as Store Person.
  • Highly skilled in receiving all incoming goods and placing them appropriately.
  • Demonstrated ability to adherence to safe working practices and procedures.
  • Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack Hands-on experience in complex warehousing methods Pick/Packing Receiver duties.

Machine Operator

Ingham's
11.2010 - 09.2015
  • Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
  • Operating all types of equipments and looking at their maintenance.
  • Adjusting the operating speed and controlling the load of the machines
  • Monitoring to see that the finished products obtained from the machines are matching the quality and quantity constraints of the company maintaining a report of the total amount of goods manufactured in a day from the machine
  • Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
  • Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
  • Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.
  • Clean machines, perform minor repairs, and report major repair needs.

Pick/Packer

The Smiths Snackfood
02.2008 - 10.2010
  • Load and unload trucks
  • Picking and stacking orders in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Palletising
  • Loading containers
  • General warehouse housekeeping
  • Use of pallet runner, electric pallet jack and high reach forklift

Skills

  • Can do positive attitude
  • Forklift Operation
  • Familiar with WMS
  • Experience in fast paced environment
  • Work well under pressure
  • Proven safety record
  • Inventory staging
  • Packing and scanning
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse operations
  • Team Player
  • Safety standards and protocol
  • Efficient data entry
  • Stock management

Licences/ Certs held

  • Cert III in warehousing operations
  • Cert III in logistic operations
  • LF forklift license
  • Open C class drivers license

Referees

  • Ben Bridge

Direct Freight Express / Am Shift Supervisor: 0423885560

  • Ben Mene

Toll NQX / Pm Shift Supervisor: 0481008551 (After 4pm)



Timeline

Driver

Direct Freight Express
11.2022 - Current

Leading Hand

Toll NQX
04.2021 - 11.2022

Forklift Driver

Toll NQX
01.2021 - 11.2022

Forklift Operator

Toll Ipec
11.2018 - 01.2021

High Reach Forklift Operator

Pfd Food Services
09.2015 - 10.2018

Machine Operator

Ingham's
11.2010 - 09.2015

Pick/Packer

The Smiths Snackfood
02.2008 - 10.2010

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