Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
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Peter Garvey

Orange,New South Wales

Summary

Hardworking Delivery Driver with 4 years of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving, including forklift operation, merchandise loading and maintaining on-time deliveries. Detail-oriented self-starter and team player familiar with DOT regulations and order verification processes. Accuracy-first approach to delivery. Dependable and service-focused Delivery Driver motivated to deliver consistent, prompt and courteous service. Reliable and energetic professional provides prompt, seamless access to supply. Veteran driver over more than 30 years delivers energetic approach to meeting expectations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Delivery Driver

Western Freight Management
Orange, New South Wales
02.2020 - Current

Worked out of Cadia Warehouse since July 2020 delivering goods & freight to sites around Cadia including Blayney dewatering plant, Moly plant and Edward St warehouse.

  • Loaded delivery truck with items for delivery.
  • Inspected truck before and after each shift to ensure safety of vehicle.
  • Reported any problems encountered while on route to supervisor immediately.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations while driving the company vehicle.
  • Documented any accidents or incidents that occurred while operating the delivery truck.
  • Checked for damaged goods during loading and unloading process and reported any discrepancies accordingly.
  • Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, ramps, lift gates and other equipment as needed.
  • Assisted warehouse personnel in loading and unloading cargo from trucks.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding daily route information.
  • Managed time efficiently by planning out daily routes ahead of time.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.

Handyman/ Labourer

Self Employed
Orange, New South Wales
01.2016 - 02.2020
  • General handyman work including carpentry , garden/yard maintenance , fencing , minor roof repairs and also contract labourer to L-Don Sporting Areas on sporting areas/courts and in the construction of power lines , both overhead and underground .

Education

Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry & Jionery -

Orange Technical College
Orange, NSW
1975

High School Diploma -

Canobolas Rural Tech High School
Orange, NSW
11.1974

Skills

  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Route Planning
  • Safe Driving
  • Road Safety Knowledge
  • Local Routes Understanding
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Cargo Handling
  • Equipment Operation
  • Load Balancing
  • Goods Transport
  • Pallet Jack and Hand Truck Operation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Experienced Manual Transmission Driver
  • Commercial Material Transportation

Affiliations

  • Part owner and operator of a beef cattle property (250 acres) near Blayney.
  • Member of Orange branch of Sporting Shooters Association of Australia.

Certification

Heavy Vehicle (HR) Driver Licence

Workcover National High Risk Work Licence (Classes WP&LF)

Workcover OH&S Construction White Card.

Firearms Licence/Permit (CategoryAB)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Western Freight Management
02.2020 - Current

Handyman/ Labourer

Self Employed
01.2016 - 02.2020

Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry & Jionery -

Orange Technical College

High School Diploma -

Canobolas Rural Tech High School
Peter Garvey