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Manuel Fortes

Hampton Park,VIC

Summary

Adept Forklift Operator and Farm Maintenance Worker with a proven track record of enhancing warehouse and farm efficiency, notably at Abbe Industrial Packaging. Expert in loading, unloading, and optimizing resource allocation, I excel in safety awareness and operational improvements, significantly boosting productivity and minimizing loss with keen attention to detail and inventory management. Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades. Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational Language abilities paired with Number+ years of experience. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Abbe Industrial Packaging
Dandenong South Victoria
11.2023 - Current
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Forklift Operator

Kwikserv Formwork Scaffolding
Victoria
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Farm Maintenance Worker

Fairview Hill Farm
Australia Victoria Monbulk-seville
02.2018 - 11.2023
  • Optimized resource allocation by assisting in budget planning for annual maintenance expenses.
  • Enhanced farm productivity by performing routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
  • Increased overall efficiency of farming processes through expert knowledge of agricultural tools and equipment operation.
  • Assisted in the planting, harvesting, and storage of crops to maximize quality and minimize loss.

Improved crop yield by maintaining optimal irrigation systems and monitoring water usage.

Skills

  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
  • Palletizing
  • General laborer
  • Safety awareness
  • Forklift Operation
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Pallet Construction
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Materials Handling
  • Warehouse Operations

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Abbe Industrial Packaging
11.2023 - Current

Forklift Operator

Kwikserv Formwork Scaffolding
01.2022 - 12.2023

Farm Maintenance Worker

Fairview Hill Farm
02.2018 - 11.2023
Manuel Fortes