John Calleja

Kings Park,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and reliable professional with extensive hands-on experience in warehouse forklift operations, domestic and commercial cleaning, basic gardening, and home maintenance. Holds a Certificate III in Cleaning Operations and a current LF Forklift Licence, demonstrating a commitment to safety and operational excellence. Recognized for punctuality, a strong work ethic, and effective collaboration within team environments. Eager to leverage skills and experience to contribute positively to future roles.

Overview

2026

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Ron Crouch Transport

Laverton North

05.2023 - 08.2024

Operated LF counterbalance forklifts to safely load/unload tautliners and containers.
Completed pallet put-aways, replenishment, and order staging to meet dispatch windows.
Performed basic receipting, labelling, and inventory counts; maintained tidy, hazard-free bays.
Followed load-restraint standards; used pallet jacks and manual handling techniques correctly.
Maintained an incident-free record and high pick/put-away accuracy.
Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance.

Domestic & Commercial Cleaner

Absolute Domestics

01.2023 - 05.2023

Delivered routine and deep cleans: kitchens, bathrooms, floors, dusting, windows, bins.
Applied chemical handling and MSDS/SDS guidelines; disinfected high-touch surfaces.
Managed job schedules, confirmed client requirements, and completed quality check-offs.
Supported end-of-lease cleans (ovens, grout/detailing, skirtings, spot-walls).
Utilized various cleaning tools and supplies effectively for optimal results.

Gardening & Home Maintenance (Casual / Self-Employed)

Various Clients

2025 - Current

Lawn mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, green-waste removal, basic irrigation checks.
Minor home upkeep: patch/paint touch-ups, fixture checks, rubbish & hard-waste runs.
Quoted jobs, sourced materials, and kept sites safe, tidy, and presentable.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Certificate III - Cleaning Operations

Kangan Institute

Melbourne, VIC

01-2012

Skills

Forklift (LF) operation: loading/unloading, pallet put-aways, staging
Warehouse: receipting, labelling, stock counts, housekeeping, manual handling
Cleaning: routine & deep cleans, touch-point disinfection, MSDS/SDS awareness

Grounds & home maintenance: mowing, edging, pruning, minor repairs, rubbish runs
WHS: hazard ID, PPE compliance, incident reporting
Reliability & teamwork: on-time, follows procedures, communicates clearly