JOSHUA EMERTON
25 Minnis st, Eastern Heights,QLD
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable Microbiologist/Scientist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Storeman
Action Workforce
Redbank, QLD
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected incoming shipments using RF scanner to identify discrepancies with records.
- Inspected incoming shipments physcially to ensure they meet strict criteria for moving through automated warehouse systems.
- Reduced product damage with proper handling, storage, and packaging techniques during loading and unloading processes.
Team Member
Coles Services
Redbank Plaza, Qld
06.2022 - Current
- Carried out cleaning tasks safely and efficiently as scheduled for shifts.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Environmental Field Officer
Ausecology
Brisbane
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Applied established and new skill sets to deliver quality outcomes to areas of natural environment set aside for biodiversity
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Participated in implementation of fire management plans.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Applied herbicides to outdoor areas according to safety standards for invasive weed control
Field Assistant
AWX Labour Hire
Mutdapilly, QLD
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed detailed field survey methods and adapted to new variables as necessary, streamlining operations wherever possible.
- Worked with chemicals and fertilizers, handling according to warnings and environmental precautions and wearing appropriate PPE.
- Worked long days outside despite adverse weather, completing projects with caution and attention to meticulous data collection.
- Surveillance and treatment of landholders' properties for Red imported Fire Ants.
- Assist Team leader in liaising with landholders/public/external stakeholders about the program, it's aims and biosecurity activities being conducted.
Maintenance Coordinator
Southern Queensland Steel
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisting Operations Administrator with daily management of company stores and associated administrative duties.
- Work within Maintenance to ensure all breakdown, corrective and preventative maintenance is carried out on all warehouse equipment and machinery.
- Liaise with internal departments and over 50 external stakeholders including suppliers and sales representatives.
- Administer daily operations of store, including process invoices, maintaining electronic and physical inventory, house keeping.
- Co-ordinate contractors to repair and maintain machinery.
- Maintain and update maintenance documentation, such as MSDS, for plant and machinery.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system
- Held both Fire Warden and First Aid Officer Roles
- Dismantled machines and equipment to remove defective parts.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
Scientist
ELISA Systems
06.2013 - 11.2016
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development and quality control purposes
- Followed established procedures to manufacture vital components for production of test kits.
- Co-ordinate team members and time-sensitive components effectively to assemble test kits in 100+ batches.
- House keeping of production, quality and storage areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Queensland
St Lucia06.2013
Skills
- Detail Orientated
- Scheduling/Prioritizing
- Excellent time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Software skills: MS Office suite/Data analysis programs
- Current First Aid and CPR training
- Current Open drivers license
- Current Forklift ticket
- Current White card (construction)
- Customer Service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliable And Punctual
- Highly Motivated
References
Scott Nutley
Operations Administrator
Southern Queensland Steel
07 3271 9111
Noel Bampton
Director
NAB Mechanical
0449 700 912
Timeline
Storeman
Action Workforce
07.2023 - Current
Environmental Field Officer
Ausecology
04.2023 - 07.2023
Field Assistant
AWX Labour Hire
08.2022 - 01.2023
Team Member
Coles Services
06.2022 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator
Southern Queensland Steel
11.2016 - 05.2022
Scientist
ELISA Systems
06.2013 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Queensland