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MICHAEL CONNOR

Summary

Skilled Forklift Driver adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strong team player and problem-solver. Offering top communication and conflict resolution skills developed over 20 years in Transport and Warehousing environments. Possessing exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Willing to go the extra mile to meet customer demands such as tight deadlines, product enquiry etc. Self motivated with a great sense of humour.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Driver

JMP Holdings
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Safely transported valuable goods while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.

PM Forklift Driver

Hi-Trans Express
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Long Tine/ Double Tine Counter Balance forklift experience.
  • Loading and Unloading local and interstate trailers.
  • DG Loading experience.
  • Load Restraints, Freight knowledge and handling, general cleaning duties, etc.

PM Supervisor

Toll Express
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Supervise and organize the loading and unloading of linehaul trailer's
  • Complete manifests and appropriate dangerous goods documents in compliance with relevant road laws
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Improved team productivity with regular performance reviews, goal-setting sessions, and ongoing coaching.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

PM Forklift Driver

Toll Express
02.2017 - 09.2019
  • Loading and Unloading local and interstate trailers.
  • DG Loading experience.
  • Load Restraints, Freight knowledge and handling, general cleaning duties, etc.
  • Long Tyne/ Double Tyne Counter Balance forklift experience.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by demonstrating strong teamwork skills and consistently displaying a professional attitude.

PM Forklift Driver

Hi-Trans Express
08.2013 - 01.2017
  • Long Tine/ Double Tine Counter Balance forklift experience.
  • Loading and Unloading local and interstate trailers.
  • DG Loading experience.
  • Load Restraints, Freight knowledge and handling, general cleaning duties, etc.
  • 2iC and/or Supervisor when needed.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
  • Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.

Truck Driver

Capital Transport
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Delivered to residential and commercial locations.
  • Load and Unload own vehicle
  • Load Restraints
  • CBD driving experience in heavy vehicle

Inwards Goods Team Member

Gainsborough Hardware
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • First Aid Officer + OHS Representative.
  • Reach and Counter balance Forklift Operator.
  • Managed Inwards and outwards goods daily.
  • Hand unload multiple shipping containers and check against given paperwork.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

Forklift Operator

Corporate Logistics
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Reach and Counter Balance forklift operator.
  • Order picking.
  • Replenishment of various types products
  • Stock/Pallet Management.
  • General warehouse duties
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.

Welder Helper

Crypal Industries
12.2002 - 01.2003
  • Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
  • Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
  • Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Beginner Level welding.
  • General Clean up duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wheelers Hills Secondary College
12.2004

Skills

  • Team motivation
  • Deadline-driven
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Safety awareness
  • Counterbalance and Reach Trucks
  • Order picking and processing
  • Linehaul Loading Experience
  • Manifesting and Driver De-Brief
  • Warehouse Operations and Load Planning
  • Knowledge of Load Restraint Laws/Guidelines
  • Long Tyne Loading and unloading Experience
  • knowledge of Hazardous Materials Compliance

References

Andrew Washington
General Manager

JMP Retail

M. +61 413 911 038
E. Andrew.Washington@jmpretail.com.au



Brendan Bonnar

PM Shift Manager

Toll Express

M. +61 429 813 404

E. B0n85@gmail.com

Timeline

PM Forklift Driver

Hi-Trans Express
05.2023 - 02.2024

Forklift Driver

JMP Holdings
06.2022 - 03.2024

PM Supervisor

Toll Express
09.2019 - 03.2021

PM Forklift Driver

Toll Express
02.2017 - 09.2019

PM Forklift Driver

Hi-Trans Express
08.2013 - 01.2017

Truck Driver

Capital Transport
01.2011 - 01.2013

Inwards Goods Team Member

Gainsborough Hardware
01.2007 - 01.2011

Forklift Operator

Corporate Logistics
01.2003 - 01.2007

Welder Helper

Crypal Industries
12.2002 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

Wheelers Hills Secondary College

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