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Work History
Education
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Mareko Barnes

Cairns

Summary

Dependable and Enthusiastic team member bringing physical strength, superior work ethic and dedication to teamwork. Use both manual and heavy equipment methods to complete tasks. Providing in-depth knowledge of concrete types, gravel, sand, water and concrete mixing techniques. Safely operates forklifts, experienced in voice picking/packing roles. Eager to offer talents to new industries.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver/Laborer

PMC
02.2025 - Current
  • Delivered Plaster, Metal & Cladding to customers doorsteps and construction sites.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Boosted overall efficiency by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as loading and unloading vehicles, route planning, and paperwork completion.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.

Bricklayer Labourer

Damien Bricklaying & Masonary Construction
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
  • Interpreted project blueprints or specifications to obtain information for masonry projects.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
  • Performed building foundation layout with proper use of measuring tools.
  • Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
  • Prepared work area using chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels.
  • Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.

Trade Assistant

Reef Engineering
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Concrete Laborer

SDC Group
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
  • Leveled, smoothed and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
  • Trained new laborers in crew processes and safety behaviors.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.

Block Layer/Bricklayer Labourer

Garth Hope
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and door sills in freshly poured concrete to provide decorative finish.
  • Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
  • Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
  • Used straightedges and jointers to mold expansion joints and edges.
  • Molded expansion joints and edges using correct tools.
  • Signaled truck drivers to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete into constrained locations.

Delivery Courier

Staff Australia- Aramex
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures during shift.
  • Tracked delivery information, mileage and fuel use while on shift.
  • Reported any issues found with delivery truck to next shift driver and shift lead.
  • Inspected truck prior to delivery, checking for proper stowage of packages.
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
  • Reported customer questions, issues and complaints to management.
  • Reported any suspected mechanical issues as quickly as possible.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance while on shift.
  • Completed 80-120 deliveries a day

Voice Picker/Warehouse Packer

Staff Australia, Super Retail Group
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Voice picked and packed orders
  • Forklift Operations and use of RF Scanners.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow

Warehouse/Production Mixer

Staff Australia- Dr Oekter Queen Fine Foods
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock/ forklift operations.
  • Managed the production line cut of vanilla beans.
  • Pump off from settling tanks into ICBs
  • Assisted with the alcohol extractions of the vanilla seeds and diluting alcohol from the vanilla essence.
  • Assisted in the production of sieving vanilla seeds from the beans
  • General warehouse duties, labeling, packing and handling of 20kg+ boxes.

Bricklayer Labourer

Top End Bricklaying
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Prepared work area using standard tools including chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels.
  • Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each job.
  • Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.
  • Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
  • Set up and removed support structures, folding ladders and scaffolding.
  • Prepared grout, cement, clean water and flow (lime).
  • Efficiently cut brick and blocks to size using wet brick saw.

Bricklayer Labourer

J Gerrie Bricklaying
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Set up and removed support structures such as folding ladders and scaffolding
  • Helped Bricklayers complete skilled work by coordinating needed supplies and equipment based on specific job requirements
  • Finalized brick installations with a thorough clean with round joiner, brush and sponge with cleaning water
  • Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each job.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
  • Laid brick for block walls and adhered to and job restrictions.

Landscaping Assistant

All Lawns and Gardens Landscaping
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Provided upkeep on all work sites, including hedge and shrub trimming
  • Operated landscaping equipment with a focus on safety and efficiency
  • Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up
  • Removed and disposed of debris from work sites
  • Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers
  • Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools
  • Operated wide variety of equipment, Managed over 4 Property's a day, increased client numbers

Demolition Laborer

Demolition Cairns
05.2015 - 06.2015
  • Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations, protecting team members and general public
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs
  • Signaled and supported equipment operators with moving through sites and securing special attachments
  • Operated unique equipment such as pneumatic hammers
  • Set up ladders, scaffolding, fences and temporary structures to prepare sites and protect public

Field Representative

The Boon Wurrung Land & Sea Council
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Attended Welcome To Country Events to network among interested parties, generate leads and improve customer acquisition
  • Assisted with public gatherings, community events.
  • Insight on working directly with management, AAV and Land owners, in discussions of strategy and mitigate cultural and developing issues
  • Site work, the use of general hand tools to carry out cultural archeological digs.

Warehouse Assistant/Driver

Good Cycles/Uber
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Deployment of electric uber bikes to certain Hubs around Melbourne CBD.
  • Collections of out of services bikes using GPS
  • The use of GPS Uber App to locate and pin point bikes on map that needed battery change. (80 battery swaps a shift)
  • Sequenced a structured timeline in retrieving , reparking, deploying and swapping batteries of electric bikes each shift.
  • Followed procedure and responsibility to QR code scan and upload the locations of each given bikes deployment.
  • Odd jobs such as retrieving bikes out of trees, NO PARKING zones, Ponds, Yarra river and Train Tracks.

Warehouse Picker

Simon George & Sons
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed over 60 orders a day, increased sale targets
  • Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts and maintained detailed records for inventory management
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse
  • Pulled orders in an efficient manner to maintain demanding productivity goals
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes and loaded into outbound containers
  • Ensured forklift were operational through performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists
  • Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets and removed empty pallets from sales floor
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures

Fast Food Team Member

McDonald's Cairns
04.2012 - 02.2014
  • Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones to promote store efficiency
  • Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control
  • Maintained high standards of customer service in high-volume, fast-paced operations
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness
  • Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goal times
  • Provided customers with information on specials and discount deals
  • Processed payments and counted change to complete transactions
  • Managed over 150 orders a day depending on how busy the day was, would have increase revenue %

Education

Cert III - Business Administration And Management

Alffie
South Melbourne, VIC
2019

High School Diploma -

Bentley Park College
Bentley Park, Australia
2014

Skills

  • Qualifications
  • Valid manual drivers license
  • High school diploma
  • Forklift license
  • White Card
  • Skills
  • Forklift operations
  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking and processing
  • Safety and compliance
  • Fundamental math skills
  • Package pickup and delivery
  • Time management
  • Heavy lifting

Referees


PMC (Plaster,Metal & Cladding)
Manager: Henry
Contact: 0409311277
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           


Timeline

Delivery Driver/Laborer

PMC
02.2025 - Current

Bricklayer Labourer

Damien Bricklaying & Masonary Construction
05.2022 - 06.2022

Trade Assistant

Reef Engineering
02.2022 - 04.2022

Concrete Laborer

SDC Group
08.2021 - 02.2022

Block Layer/Bricklayer Labourer

Garth Hope
08.2021 - 02.2022

Delivery Courier

Staff Australia- Aramex
12.2020 - 02.2021

Voice Picker/Warehouse Packer

Staff Australia, Super Retail Group
11.2020 - 12.2020

Warehouse/Production Mixer

Staff Australia- Dr Oekter Queen Fine Foods
08.2020 - 11.2020

Bricklayer Labourer

Top End Bricklaying
05.2020 - 08.2020

Warehouse Assistant/Driver

Good Cycles/Uber
01.2020 - 05.2020

Bricklayer Labourer

J Gerrie Bricklaying
08.2019 - 01.2020

Warehouse Picker

Simon George & Sons
02.2018 - 01.2019

Landscaping Assistant

All Lawns and Gardens Landscaping
01.2018 - 03.2018

Demolition Laborer

Demolition Cairns
05.2015 - 06.2015

Field Representative

The Boon Wurrung Land & Sea Council
01.2015 - 05.2017

Fast Food Team Member

McDonald's Cairns
04.2012 - 02.2014

Cert III - Business Administration And Management

Alffie

High School Diploma -

Bentley Park College

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