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Nathan O'Brien

Secret Harbour,WA

Summary

A detail-oriented team member with demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and proven effectiveness in enhancing operational efficiency. Highly organized, adept at task prioritization, and capable of ensuring seamless workflow in both independent and collaborative environments. Experienced in motivating and mentoring colleagues, with in-depth knowledge of warehouse operations and a strong commitment to health and safety compliance. Possesses extensive experience in kitchen settings, maintaining rigorous food safety standards and consistently upholding clean, organized work areas to optimize productivity. A reliable team player known for punctuality and transparent communication. Demonstrates versatility through hands-on learning, goal-focused performance, and effective time management. Additionally, as an owner-operator of a handyman business, developed advanced skills in communication, workmanship, project execution, and administrative management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Busy Bees Childcare
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
  • Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in high-pressure environments.
  • Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
  • Maintained temperatures of food products to reduce illness or waste.
  • Innovated and created child-friendly meals that are nutritious, appealing, and enjoyable for children to eat.
  • Addressed dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special dietary needs while maintaining menu variety and nutritional balance.
  • Understood of children's eating behaviours, patience in encouraging positive eating habits, and empathy towards children's food preferences and dislikes.
  • Accurate records of meal preparation, food inventory, dietary accommodations, and any incidents related to food safety or allergies.
  • Established a warm and friendly, yet objective relationship with the children.
  • Checked refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
  • Prepared alternative meals or modified recipes as necessary.

Maintenance Person

Self Employed
07.2020 - 01.2024
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as Business Owner
  • Successfully completed over 200 customer service calls for a variety of maintenance and repair tasks
  • Maintained and repaired a wide range of commercial and residential properties
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns and gardens
  • Maintained commercial and residential landscapes
  • Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple ongoing customers
  • Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for real estate agent
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment
  • Collected and removed debris at job sites
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed
  • Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time

Warehouse Team Leader

4WD Supacentre
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Train and supervise warehouse team members
  • Enforce relevant health and safety procedures throughout operations
  • Overseeing the daily activities of 6 forklift operators and warehouse pick/packers
  • Communicate with teammates and managers to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
  • Moved and lifted loads of merchandise using High Reach and Counterbalance Forklift equipment
  • Unload and load deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion
  • Making sure that all customer orders are fulfilled within the shortest possible timeline and packed to the required standard
  • Record information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate

Dry Plant Operator

GMA Garnet Geraldton
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • General warehouse duties
  • Operate robotic machinery
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Operate front end loader
  • Dry process plant duties
  • Repetitive heavy lift of 25kg garnet bags
  • Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments
  • Complied with safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance, adjustments and lubrication on equipment and production tools to maintain proper operation
  • Kept records accurate and current by documenting movements in company system
  • Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals
  • Operated forklift/tractor to transfer inventory to and from target destinations
  • Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards

Warehouse Storeperson

Rexel Electrical Supply
07.2012 - 11.2019

• General warehouse maintenance
• Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
• Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
• Kept documentation and records accurate and up to date with latest data to prevent
errors in processing or delivery.
• Provided knowledgeable support regarding inventory management and up-to-date stock levels to both internal teams and customers, ensuring product accuracy and consistent availability.
• Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
• Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
• Moved merchandise using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete
accurate orders and resolve item issues.
• Moved stock to sales floor and restocked items as needed.
• Receive and dispatch stock orders to work sites.

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Hands on approach
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Warehouse Coordination and Support
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • High Reach Forklift Operations
  • Merchandise Retrieval and Distribution
  • Monitoring and operating equipment
  • Data Entry
  • Food handling
  • Inventory management
  • Order picking and processing

Certification

LF- Forklift

LO- Order-Picking

Timeline

Cook

Busy Bees Childcare
06.2024 - 02.2025

Warehouse Team Leader

4WD Supacentre
11.2021 - 12.2023

Maintenance Person

Self Employed
07.2020 - 01.2024

Dry Plant Operator

GMA Garnet Geraldton
11.2019 - 05.2020

Warehouse Storeperson

Rexel Electrical Supply
07.2012 - 11.2019
Nathan O'Brien