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Apelamisarina Vaega

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Person

Megabolt Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
02.2024 - Current
  • Handling of long life cable.
  • Painting and packing.
  • Follow work policy and procedure to prevent from accidents and getting injured.
  • Assisted team members to ensures daily target is achieved

Forklift Operator

A-Comfence
Melbourne, Victoria
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to identify needs, gather feedback, and provide regular updates on project status.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices throughout all aspects of project management.
  • Increased client satisfaction rates by consistently delivering exceptional service in line with their expectations.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
  • Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging, and contents.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Forklift Operator

Buckley Systems Limited
02.2020 - 09.2023

Unloading materials and merchandise from incoming trucks and stacking them at the designated location.

Loading and unloading

Locating correct products and packing them onto pallets or crates for storage or shipment.

Reading correct batch numbers and ensuring the order numbers are correct.

Work within company policy and procedures.

Identifying damages and reporting product shortages.

  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Forklift Operator

Coca Cola Amatil Company Limited
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Trained new employees on warehouse protocols and answered task-related inquiries to help with job role adjustment.
  • Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
  • Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
  • Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
  • Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.

Forklift Operator

The Warehouse (NZ)
Manukau , Auckland
03.2014 - 08.2017
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

Pacific Senior School Certificate - General Studies

Leulumoega Fou College
Apia,Samoa
12.1998

Skills

  • RFID Tracking
  • Inventory Staging
  • Material Handling
  • Production Reporting
  • Production Scheduling
  • Shipment Processing
  • Forklift Operation
  • Product Inspection
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Documentation
  • Palletizing
  • Materials Handling
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Customer Service-Oriented
  • General Laborer
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Storage and Organization
  • Lift Equipment Operation
  • Inventory Counts
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Store Person

Megabolt Australia
02.2024 - Current

Forklift Operator

A-Comfence
11.2023 - 02.2024

Forklift Operator

Buckley Systems Limited
02.2020 - 09.2023

Forklift Operator

Coca Cola Amatil Company Limited
10.2017 - 01.2020

Forklift Operator

The Warehouse (NZ)
03.2014 - 08.2017

Pacific Senior School Certificate - General Studies

Leulumoega Fou College
Apelamisarina Vaega