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Michael Tarawa

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I'm a very trustworthy person who prides myself on having high standards in my work, I am self motivated, reliable, fit, honest and a very hard working team player with a positive attitude.

In my current position I am a Warehouse Assistant offering several years of experience refilling and rotating items to maintain well-stocked inventory. Hardworking team player well-versed in cataloging and coding invoices, examining merchandise, and attaching and changing price tags on items. Comfortable lifting heavy weights and training new staff in proper procedures.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Picker

Seko Logistics PTY LTD
Prestons
06.2021 - Current
  • Operated hand-held scanners to track product movement within the warehouse environment.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
  • Provided assistance with special projects related to warehouse operations.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading trucks manually when necessary.
  • Tracked inventory levels on a daily basis and reported discrepancies accordingly.
  • Verified accuracy of picked items against pick list or customer order.
  • Packaged items securely in boxes, bags or other containers before shipping.
  • Reported any damaged goods or errors in paperwork immediately to supervisor.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies between the packing list and actual inventory received.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment used in the warehouse facility.
  • Utilized shrink wrap machines to secure packages prior to shipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks using pallet jacks.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to verify physical inventory count with system records.
  • Maintained cleanliness of warehouse by sweeping floors and wiping down shelving units.
  • Restocked returned merchandise onto shelves as needed.
  • Followed established procedures for receiving, storing, rotating, picking and shipping merchandise.
  • Collaborated with team members on projects as needed.
  • Organized stockroom shelves to ensure efficient storage of products.
  • Attended mandatory training sessions regarding safety protocols, operational procedures and new technology implementation.
  • Picked items for customer orders according to order slips or verbal instructions.
  • Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets for shipping department.
  • Picked products by matching numbers and product descriptions.
  • Reported damaged products or safety hazards to immediate supervisor.

  • Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
  • Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
  • Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
  • Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.

Flexographic Printing Press Operator

Kiwi Packaging /Orora
Wiri, Auckland
02.1998 - 05.2021
  • Checked accuracy of colors using densitometers, spectrophotometers.
  • Calibrated color register systems on the press.
  • Adjusted printing pressure, speed and tension for print quality.
  • Monitored printing process for consistent quality output.
  • Troubleshot machine malfunctions as needed.
  • Cleaned and maintained anilox rollers according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Checked finished products for any defects or imperfections in prints.
  • Operated multiple presses at once during peak times of production.
  • Measured material thicknesses prior to running jobs on the press.
  • Adhered to safety protocols when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
  • Analyzed customer requirements and adjusted settings accordingly.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment around the press.
  • Performed daily maintenance on flexographic printing presses.
  • Followed production schedule and met deadlines efficiently.
  • Reported any irregularities or issues with machines to management personnel.
  • Trained new staff members on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
  • Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
  • Observed environmental factors and effects on equipment performance to make adjustments when necessary.
  • Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
  • Assessed inventory and ordered new ink, paper and other materials to keep supplies stocked.
  • Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.

Process Worker

Van Den Brink Ltd, Karaka, Auckland NZ
Karaka, Auckland
02.1993 - 01.1998
  • Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving problems during the production process.
  • Prepared and packaged items for shipping according to established procedures.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to resolve any outstanding issues.
  • Cleaned tools and equipment after use according to company guidelines.

Skills

  • Storage Organization
  • Product identification
  • Merchandise Selection
  • Shipment Preparation
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Picking and processing
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Barcode scanning
  • Stock replenishment
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Paperwork Processing

Timeline

Warehouse Picker

Seko Logistics PTY LTD
06.2021 - Current

Flexographic Printing Press Operator

Kiwi Packaging /Orora
02.1998 - 05.2021

Process Worker

Van Den Brink Ltd, Karaka, Auckland NZ
02.1993 - 01.1998
Michael Tarawa