Nathan Griffin
Hillcrest,SA
Summary
Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 19+ years of experience working at Bedford Phoenix Inc in numerous production areas, i.e Wine, Stores. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Worker
Bedford Phoenix Inc
10.2004 - Current
- Meeting quality standards and deadlines for products
- Ensured accurate product labeling and repacking of products
- Performed routine quality checks on company standards before completion
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Adjusted machines for customers allocations for product of labeling wine
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Bedford Phoenix Inc
12.2012 - Current
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated location
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap on completed pallets
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Leading Hand
Bedford Industries Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
- Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by implementing new processes and procedures.
- Coordinated project resources, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Helping the workers to meet goals
Volunteer Kitchen Hand
Jack Young Centre
01.2000 - 02.2002
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Assisted with meal preparation
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during lunch hours
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, when kitchen staff was busy.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
Education
Certificate II - Hospitality
Adelaide Tafe
Adelaide, SACertificate I - Hospitality
Adelaide Tafe
Adelaide, SA12.2002
No Degree - Highschool
Tyndale Christian School
Salisbury East, SA12.1999
Skills
- Team Development
- Maintenance Understanding
- Task Prioritization
- Quality Control
- Helping the workers to meet goals
- Product Packaging
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Work well with Others
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to track inventory of Codan through creating spreadsheets.
- Looked after a team of people throughout certain jobs.
- Nominated Young Australian of the Year 2001 from the staff of the Jack Young Centre
- Abilympics Food and Beverage 2003 1st place
- Volunteered and Competed in Stadium Stomp 2017-2018
Certification
- LF - Forklift Truck
Hobbies
- Playing Lawn Bowls for Rosewater Bowling Club
- Member of YMI (Y’s Men International is oriented to serving the worldwide YMCA and the communities throughout the world.) I help out with the fundraising with the Bunnings BQQs
- Reading
Timeline
Leading Hand
Bedford Industries Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Bedford Phoenix Inc
12.2012 - Current
Production Worker
Bedford Phoenix Inc
10.2004 - Current
Volunteer Kitchen Hand
Jack Young Centre
01.2000 - 02.2002
Certificate II - Hospitality
Adelaide Tafe
Certificate I - Hospitality
Adelaide Tafe
No Degree - Highschool
Tyndale Christian School
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