Mark Simmonds
Colac
Summary
Dedicated and skilled laborer with a proven track record at G&S Plantations, excelling in safety awareness and efficient machinery operation. Recognized for achieving production targets while maintaining high standards of quality. Certified in Lean Solutions and experienced in fire fighting, demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and adapt in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer
G&S Plantations
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted in maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets.
- Safely performed fire fighting work during the summer season, including the Beaufort plantation bushfire of 2024.
- Performed all tasks unsupervised with efficiency and safety, including operating all kinds of machinery.
Laborer
CMTP
01.2016 - 07.2019
Forklift operator for night shift tasked with:
Loading and unloading Kiln.
Loading and unloading trucks.
General yard work moving timber and pallets around.
Machine operator, operating all different types of saws and pallet making machines.
Stacking and strip stacking timber for drying.
Making all different kinds of timber products (pallets, fruit bins ect).
Education
Colac College
Colac, VIC12-2004
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift license
- Can work motivated unsupervised
- Complete Lean Solutions cert4 certified
- Qualified and experienced plantation fire fighter
Timeline
Labourer
G&S Plantations
11.2023 - 07.2025
Laborer
CMTP
01.2016 - 07.2019
Colac College