Joss Foster
Bunbury,WA
Summary
Dedicated Dairy Farm Hand with over Number years of experience working with farm animals and agriculture. Proven to withstand harsh weather conditions and accomplish physically demanding tasks. Great communicator capable of working independently and assisting others. Efficient Farm Hand safely operates forklifts and hand trucks. Adept at maintaining production equipment and machinery. Skilled at examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Hand
Woodhouse ENT
Scott River, WA.
- Supported efficient milking operations, ensuring timely completion of daily milking schedules and proper handling of milk products.
- Improved overall dairy farm efficiency by streamlining daily tasks and maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Actively participated in animal care routines, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring general health conditions.
- Enhanced milk production quality by strictly adhering to hygiene standards and performing regular equipment maintenance.
Order Picker/Forklift Operator.
IPA
Perth, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
- Optimized order fulfillment processes by regularly communicating with supervisors on any process improvements or issues encountered during daily tasks.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Contributed to overall warehouse efficiency by assisting in other areas such as receiving, stocking, or shipping when required.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by consistently maintaining high standards of accuracy in fulfilling orders.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Streamlined warehouse operations for increased efficiency through organized and accurate order picking.
- Ensured proper labeling and packaging of products, adhering to company standards and minimizing potential damages during transport.
- Expedited urgent orders through prioritized picking strategies while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a positive and supportive team environment within the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Demonstrated versatility within the warehouse workforce by cross-training in multiple roles beyond order picking responsibilities.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives by carefully inspecting products before packaging them for shipment.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, performing routine cycle counts, and reconciling discrepancies as needed.
- Safeguarded products in storage to protect from spills and damages
- Inspected machinery and equipment to determine functionality and performance.
- Played a vital role in meeting critical deadlines for customers due to efficient processing of expedited orders.
- Proactively identified potential errors before they became an issue, promptly reporting them to management for timely resolution.
- Increased productivity by operating various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks when necessary.
- Enabled seamless communication between departments by providing detailed updates on order status throughout the fulfillment process.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional development through participation in training sessions and workshops related to best practices in order picking techniques and technologies.
- Monitored inventory levels to purchase adequate supply and consistent stock of products.
- Received returns of damaged and incorrect orders to process replacements.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
- Maintained store assets with effective loss prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using Type software and placed on skids for transport to shelves.
- Partnered with merchandising team to create and implement profitable pricing strategies.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Collected, analyzed and modeled sales trends and customer preferences data to inform inventory development decisions.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Tracked accumulated hours and dollar amounts charged to each client job to calculate client fees for professional services such as legal or accounting services.
- Delivered store policy information to patrons at checkout, reducing customer service complaints and calls.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Noted unsafe components inside packages and discussed concerns with supervisors.
- Compiled reports of cost factors such as labor, production and equipment.
- Pre-assembled containers to be easily selected by packing associates.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored raw material costs and fluctuations, sourced new suppliers and identified favorable opportunities.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Planned and scheduled projects and directly performed installations.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Updated manuals to reflect amending of rates, rules or regulations.
- Monitored tasks and staff assignments to deliver projects under-budget and on-time.
- Introduced new scheduling system to improve tracking of actual plant capacity, automating data entry process.
Education
Year 11 School Certificate -
Huntly College
Huntly, New Zealand.2000
Skills
- Milking proficiency
- Stall Cleaning
- Newborn calf care
- Fence Repair
- Machine operation
- Calving assistance
- Farm safety protocols
- Time Management
- Livestock Herding
- Machinery upkeep
- Heavy Lifting
- Inventory Management
- Wood Chopping
- Technical skills
- Tractor Operation
- Basic Mechanical Skills
- Livestock Transport
- Equipment Operation
- Process Improvement
- Emergency Preparedness
- Vehicle Inspection
- Workload Management
- Problem-Solving
- Farm equipment operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Repairs
Timeline
Order Picker/Forklift Operator.
IPA
06.2022 - Current
Dairy Farm Hand
Woodhouse ENT
Year 11 School Certificate -
Huntly College