Kent Welsh
Brisbane
Summary
Experienced in Warehousing and Factory Work, I am looking for new opportunities within these sectors. Practical and focused, I take pride in having a strong work ethic and consistently meeting deadlines. Adaptable to new processes, I pick new skills up quickly and am confident working under pressure. Available for an immediate start, employers will find me to be positive and reliable individual willing to learn new skills, and I am interested in contributing value and hard work to a busy team or company. Professional factory worker prepared for hands-on manufacturing roles. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in machinery operation, quality control, and safety protocols. Reliable, adaptable, and ready to contribute to production goals. 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
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Factory Hand
COMgroup
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated machinery to assemble components efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and reduce downtime.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
Order Picker
Reece Plumbing
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently retrieve products from storage locations.
- Ensured accurate order picking by cross-referencing items with packing lists.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to comply with safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on order picking procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize delays in order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
Forklift Operator/Freezer Hand
Silver Fern Farms
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Operated a forklift to store large boxes away in the freezer stores
- Labelled boxes of meat products with specific numbers and put them on the stillage
- Transported products to the blast freezers for quick freezing and cooling
- Ensured products and boxes met QC and packing standards for international markets
- Adhered to H&S regulations and procedures and correct use of PPE
Labourer
Meadow Mushrooms
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Cleaned sheets thoroughly for mushrooms to grow all over them again
- Operated the forklift to load sheets up onto shelves for the next day
- Ensured a clean and tidy work environment and assisted staff with other tasks
- Followed all H&S regulations and protocols and wore PPE correctly
Picker
Foodstuffs Limited
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Picked various supermarket products for online customer orders
- Scanned correct products and chose suitable alternatives if products were out of stock
- Packed orders into boxes and bags and labelled each order with packing lists
- Worked with the team to keep all work areas clean and tidy
- Followed H&S regulations and wore appropriate PPE
Slaughterman
PPCS
06.2000 - 11.2008
- Worked on the slaughter board processing pelts by removing them from carcasses
- Inspected the pelts to ensure there was no signs of termination
- Laid and stretched the pelts to dry out thoroughly
- Ensured all H&S regulations were met and proper PPE was worn
Factory Worker
Teys Brothers Meat Works
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Operated machinery to assemble components efficiently and maintain production flow.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and reduce downtime during shifts.
- Trained new workers on safety protocols, equipment operation, and assembly techniques.
Skills
- Warehousing
- Pick Packing
- Forklift Operating
- Health and Safety regulations
- PPE
- Operating forklifts
- Operating tools/machinery
- Physically fit
- Heavy lifting
- Full Driver Licence - Class 1
- WTR
- Forklift Endorsement
- Communication
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Deadline oriented
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Organised
- Self-motivated
- Responsible
- General housekeeping
- Machine operation
- Production scheduling
- Packaging and labeling
- Forklift operation
- Materials handling
Personal Information
Hobbies: motorcycle riding, indoor rock climbing, basketball
Timeline
Factory Hand
COMgroup
09.2025 - 12.2025
Order Picker
Reece Plumbing
08.2025 - 10.2025
Factory Worker
Teys Brothers Meat Works
08.2024 - 09.2025
Forklift Operator/Freezer Hand
Silver Fern Farms
10.2020 - 05.2024
Picker
Foodstuffs Limited
04.2016 - 07.2017
Labourer
Meadow Mushrooms
03.2014 - 05.2016
Slaughterman
PPCS
06.2000 - 11.2008