Conducted thorough inspections of equipment to identify safety hazards, leaks, and wear.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a secure working environment.
Coordinated traffic management around heavy machinery sites to protect personnel.
Operated tractor slasher for verge mowing on main highways and local roads.
Slaughterman
Dan's Country Meats
Charters Towers, QLD
07.2024 - 02.2025
Operated knives, band saws, grinders, and tools to execute slaughtering process.
Maintained accurate records for all slaughtered animals, including species and weight.
Cut large meat pieces into smaller portions for retail sale.
Cleaned and maintained work areas and equipment to uphold safety standards.
Stock Feed Process Operator
Coleman's Stock Feeds
Charters Towers, QLD
03.2019 - 05.2024
Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
Performed periodic maintenance on plant machinery to reduce downtime.
Forklift and hand-loading of orders for dispatch.
Inventory maintenance and adjustment.
Client liaison and sales.
Education
Mackay State High
Mackay, QLD
01-1989
Skills
Machinery operation
Safety regulations adherence
Traffic control management
Preventive maintenance practices
Forklift proficiency
Documentation and record keeping
Welding fundamentals
Collaborative teamwork skills
Inventory oversight
Client relationship management
Affiliations
fishing
gardening
rearing farm animals
Accomplishments
Prizes for show animals including goats and poultry
Certification
LF Forklift Truck
Open 'C' Class licence
OH&S Occupational Construction Induction (White Card)
Brief History
I have lived and worked in the Charters Towers District for the last 29 years, and I am devoted to my daughters, Chloe and Holly, who are living with me We reside on 50 acres with a collection of horses, pigs, goats, sheep, and poultry, not including the pet dogs, cats, and guinea pigs Keeps us busy.