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Korbin Waite

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

My objective is to secure a full-time job with a high-caliber company that will help me broaden my knowledge within a supportive, ongoing learning, and professional environment. That will enable me to build a reputable portfolio and help me develop better relationships with others in the industry.

Young, self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic, fast learning, and good problem-solving skills. Eager to learn new skills and techniques. Able to work effectively with a team or individually. High attention to detail. High focus on safety and familiar with Zero Harm principles in the workplace due to working with heavy, high-risk machinery. Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and customers at all levels of the hierarchy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

PepsiCo ANZ
Brisbane, QLD
08.2024 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

PFD Foodservices Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD
01.2019 - 08.2024
  • Employed as a full-time (night shift) Warehouse operator.
  • Picked bulk orders with an RF scanner for restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, and multiple chain food brands.
  • Worked in the dry, chill, and freezer sections, handling multiple bulk dry, chill, and freezer products.
  • Duties included order picking, replenishments, drop loading, and customer order consolidation.
  • Extensive high-reach and gas forklift operating experience.
  • Located, pulled and prepared orders.

Warehouse Worker

The Distributor Cairns
Cairns, QLD
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Worked in the warehousing and distribution sector as a full-time casual.
  • Picked orders with an RF Scanner and on paper, maintaining good KPI and accuracy.
  • Handled supplier brands such as Smith's chips, RRD chips, Doritos, Kettle, Bundaberg beverages, Pepsi, Lipton, Redbull, Allen's, Arnott's, Cadbury, Nestle, TNCC.
  • Picked and packed orders for fuel stations such as BP, Caltex, IGA, Night Owl, and other various stores around the Cairns and Townsville regions.
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.

Engage Us Pty Ltd

Puma Midtown
Townsville
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Worked as a Console Operator, gained experience in cash handling and stock rotation, provided exceptional customer service, and practiced barista coffee making and food handling.

TORGAS Apprentices & Trainees

ADA Prime Security
Townsville
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Installed security and category 5&6 communications cable, installed support cables (catenary wire), and learned to focus and zoom security cameras
  • Also worked for CSQ (Communications Services Queensland) and Downer Group, gaining experience with HV Cable, cable winches, pullers, rollers, cable trays, ladders, cable pulleys, push/pull machines, winches, test and tag, and electrical circuits for Townsville hospital.

Team's Catering and Kitchen Hand

Spotless at 1300 Smiles Stadium Townsville
Townsville
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Catered food for players, players' wives, coaches, referees, and customers
  • Provided frequent customer service in a fast-paced environment
  • Plated food for customers and handled high volume orders with great attention to detail.

Extrastaff Apprenticeships

Nilsen Electrical (Townsville)
Townsville
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Worked with high voltage instruments, assisted tradies with high voltage installations, and performed installations on commercial and industrial worksites
  • Learned to maintain a high safety focus.

Skills

  • Low Voltage Rescue
  • Basic First Aid and CPR
  • Construction Induction (White Card)
  • Barista Certificate
  • Petroleum Convenience Compliance
  • Food Handling Certificate
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
  • Advanced Scuba Diver Certificate
  • Forklift Driver Ticket (5 years experience with high/low reach, gas and double tyne)
  • MANUAL Open License and own vehicle
  • Experienced in MS office
  • Cert II & III in Electrotechnology
  • Cert II in Information, Digital Media And Technology
  • Cert II in Business
  • Cert II in Workplace Practices
  • Receiving procedures
  • Extensive Work Health & Safety Training
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • High Rack Storage

References

  • Peter Chambers, The Distributors Cairns, General Manager, 0400 170 805
  • Tyler Papuni, PFD Food Services Brisbane, Night Shift Manager, 0435 863 395
  • Leonard Hill, Anglo American, Driller / Trainer Assessor, 0437 276 773

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

PepsiCo ANZ
08.2024 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

PFD Foodservices Brisbane
01.2019 - 08.2024

Warehouse Worker

The Distributor Cairns
01.2017 - 01.2019

Engage Us Pty Ltd

Puma Midtown
01.2016 - 01.2017

TORGAS Apprentices & Trainees

ADA Prime Security
01.2016 - 01.2017

Extrastaff Apprenticeships

Nilsen Electrical (Townsville)
01.2014 - 01.2015

Team's Catering and Kitchen Hand

Spotless at 1300 Smiles Stadium Townsville
01.2013 - 01.2016
Korbin Waite