Kirk Foster
Harvey,WA
Summary
Motivated and safety minded worker transitioning from supervisory roles in high-paced agricultural packing sheds into the mining industry. Experienced in overseeing day to day operations, coordinating teams and maintaining efficient workflow under pressure. Skilled forklift operator with strong problem-solving ability, a hands on work ethic and a commitment to maintaining tidy, well organised workflow under pressure areas. Holds a confined Space ticket and is eager to apply my leadership, equipment knowledge and practical experience to an entry-level mining role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packing Shed Supervisor
Ivankovich Farms
Myalup , WA
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily packing shed operations safely and efficiently
- Sorted and packaged products to meet customer orders
- Trained staff on safe work practices and daily procedures
- Managed inventory of supplies and maintained organized work areas
- Supervised a team of 15 and provided direction and feedback
- Supported hazard reporting and safety compliance
- Executed irrigation maintenance tasks
- Quality control oversight
- Managed forklift operations, stacking pallets and loading onto trucks for shipment.
Forklift Driver/Wash Plant Operator
LJM Produce
Myalup, WA
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Operated forklifts to safely move stock and materials
- Operated HR trucks (on farm only) to deliver produce to wash plant
- Completed equipment checks and followed safety regulations
- Loaded/unloaded pallets and prepared orders
- Coordinated tasks with supervisors and team members
- Operated machinery for produce processing
- Adjusted pumps, valves and motors as required
- Assisted with basic mechanical troubleshooting
Packing Shed Manager
Castro Farms
Myalup, WA
12.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed daily operations and staff workflows
- Operated forklifts to move stock and materials, load/unload on and off trucks
- Oversaw inventory and stock control
- Trained staff on procedures and best practices
- Resolved operational issues to minimise downtime
- Assigned tasks based on workload and skill sets
FOH Manager
The Crooked Carrot
Myalup, WA
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted owners in start up of business and managed front-of-house day to day operations to ensure smooth service flow.
- Trained and supervised staff
- Oversaw stock levels and ordering
- Managed cash handling, balancing and banking
- Created staff rosters and ensured safety compliance
Skills
- Safety focused
- Team leadership
- Forklift operation
- Fast learner
- Machinery operation
- Communication
- Organisation
- Problem Solving
Certification
- C-Class Driver’s Licence
- Forklift Licence (LF)
- White Card
- Confined Space ticket
- Working at Heights ticket
- Able to pass PEM and D&A testing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Packing Shed Supervisor
Ivankovich Farms
05.2024 - Current
Forklift Driver/Wash Plant Operator
LJM Produce
05.2021 - 05.2024
Packing Shed Manager
Castro Farms
12.2015 - 05.2021
FOH Manager
The Crooked Carrot
12.2014 - 12.2015