Kurt Lambden
Salisbury,SA
Summary
Detail-oriented Logistics and Warehousing Professional with 13 years of experience in store operations, delivery driving, traffic control, and equipment handling. Expertise in forklift operation, workload management, and time prioritization. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining safety in high-pressure environments. Recently completed Road Traffic Management TCMI 1 Update, enhancing skills in traffic flow management and controlled worksite support.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Controller
Advanced Traffic Management / MTM
Adelaide , Sa
2026.01 - Current
- Directed traffic using stop/slow bats to prevent accidents and ensure safe pedestrian movement.
- Continuously assessing hazards, weather conditions, and traffic behavior to ensure safety for workers, motorists, and pedestrians.
- Implemented traffic management measures to enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians., monitoring, and removing traffic control devices such as cones, bollards, signage, and barriers according to approved Traffic Management Plans (TMPs).
- Using two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate with site supervisors, plant operators, and other controllers.
- Applying MTM/TCMI Update training to manage road closures, lane reductions, detours, and emergency traffic situations.
- Delivered clear directions and maintained professionalism while interacting with motorists, pedestrians, and local residents.
- Following WHS regulations, state road authority guidelines, and site-specific safety rules.
- Reacted swiftly to accidents, breakdowns, or unexpected hazards to uphold site safety.
- Inspecting signage, radios, PPE, and traffic devices to ensure they are functional and compliant.
Storeman / Driver
ARJO
Ottoway, SA
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Delivered assembled and quality-checked items to facilities
- Delivered quality-checked items to facilities, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders.
- Prepared orders for delivery, loading and unloading trucks as required.
- Activated bed drive motors to facilitate seamless operation of hospital beds. to ensure functionality
- Operated forklift to move materials around the warehouse.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy before stocking.
- Organized storage areas for easy access and compliance with safety standards, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Organized storage area to ensure efficient stock management.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment at all times.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks for timely order fulfillment.
- Provided customer service during deliveries and installations
- Activated and configured bed drive motors
- Performed functional testing on hospital beds
- Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, inspected incoming equipment to spot damaged or incomplete shipments and promptly and definitively resolved the issues identified.
2IC Warehouse
Kumho Tyres
Wingfield, Sa
2012.01 - 2024.07
- Led team of 8, delegating tasks and managing staff roster to ensure operational efficiency
- Assisted in managing daily operations of tyre distribution and inventory control.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in warehouse activities.
- Coordinated delivery runs with third-party transport providers to optimize logistics timelines
- Provided support for delivery logistics by stepping in as a driver during peak times
- Monitored stock levels and coordinated reordering of tyre products.
- Completed clerical tasks including credit returns, invoicing, manifests, and stocktakes
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Additional responsibilities: OHS Committee Member, First Aid Officer, Fire Warden
Warehouse Storeman
Kumho Tyres
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Picked and packed customer orders for timely delivery to ensure timely delivery for customers.
- Prepared outbound orders and efficiently loaded trucks for dispatch
- Palletised new stock from containers, ensuring accurate inventory replenishment
Tyre Fitter
Bob Jane T-Mart
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Executed tyre fitting and wheel balancing to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
- Performed wheel alignments to enhance driving stability
- Retrieved customer vehicles and performed test drives to evaluate their functionality and reliability.
Soldier Australian Army
Australian defence force
Sydney, Nsw
- Conducted reconnaissance and surveillance to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
- Collaborated with team members to execute tactical operations effectively.
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of equipment and weapons systems.
- Participated in physical training programs to maintain fitness standards.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure secure handling of arms and ammunition.
- Used rifles, machine guns and other weapons to suppress enemy forces during training.
Education
Construction Induction - CPCWHS1001 - White Card
First Aid Pro Salisbury
2026.03 - 2026.03
Road Traffic Management – TCMI 1 -
MTM
Certificate IV EC II -
TAFE
Skills
- Traffic management
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Hazard assessment
- Traffic control measures
- Radio communication
- Traffic control planning
- Logistics coordination
- Two-way radio proficiency
- Valid South Australia driver's license
- Problem-solving abilities
- Traffic control devices
- Traffic Patterns Understanding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Induction - CPCWHS1001 - White Card
First Aid Pro Salisbury
2026.03 - 2026.03
Traffic Controller
Advanced Traffic Management / MTM
2026.01 - Current
Storeman / Driver
ARJO
2024.01 - 2024.07
2IC Warehouse
Kumho Tyres
2012.01 - 2024.07
Warehouse Storeman
Kumho Tyres
2011.01 - 2012.01
Tyre Fitter
Bob Jane T-Mart
2008.01 - 2011.01
Soldier Australian Army
Australian defence force
Road Traffic Management – TCMI 1 -
MTM
Certificate IV EC II -
TAFE