Luke Hart
Kingaroy,QLD
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades. Reliable worker who takes pride in delivering efficient and high-quality farm operations. Excellent communicator works effectively with farm owners and team members. Quick and eager learner willing to take on additional tasks when required.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Loader Operator
Followmont Transport
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using precision and care.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Farm Hand
Costa Fruit & Produce
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
- Monitored and maintained irrigation systems to optimize water levels for crops.
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
Flooring Contractor
Andersons
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Installed hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring for multiple residential and commercial clients.
- Utilized saws, nail guns and routers to safely complete flooring installation projects.
- Maintained excellent communication, cleanliness, and safety standards on work sites and projects, boosting customer satisfaction ratings [Number]%.
- Swept, scraped, and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
- Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
- Conducted accurate measurements and calculations to verify proper layout and installation.
- Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
- Professionally sanded and sealed floors to complete installation process.
- Installed floor coverings and edgings, using thresholds and carpet bindings to complete finish work.
- Inspected completed installations to verify adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
- Followed detailed blueprints and plans to achieve proper fit and design of installed flooring.
- Measured, cut, and installed tack-free strips along baseboards or walls.
- Applied adhesive substances to properly secure flooring and support longevity.
- Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
- Supplied accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
- Recorded measurements and devised plans to match installation specifications.
- Readied surfaces to accept coverings by sweeping away materials, correcting flows and applying special treatments.
- Worked with different adhesives to join foundation, flooring and wall materials.
- Formed tight and secure joints by removing excess materials and connecting individual pieces.
- Assessed high-traffic areas and planned flooring layout and seam placement to suit expected traffic patterns.
- Spread adhesive cement over floor to prevent board joint wearing.
- Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vans.
- Installed sheeting on floor surfaces, applying adhesive, and rolling with roller tool to form smoothest finish.
Education
Bribie Island State High School
Bongaree, QLDFlooring Tech - Flooring
TAFE
Lidcombe, NSWSkills
- Material Inventory
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Assembly Lines
- Production Deadline Management
- Wrapping and Banding
- Tractor Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Telescoping Boom Lift
- Flatbed Trailer Load Security
- Loading and Unloading
- Hazardous Materials
- Land Management Practices
Certification
- forklift License
- manual drivers licence
- HR licence
- confined spaces and working safely at heights tickets
- transport and store chemicals and prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases.
- first aid
- white card
Timeline
Farm Hand
Costa Fruit & Produce
07.2022 - 08.2023
Flooring Contractor
Andersons
01.2019 - 04.2019
Forklift Loader Operator
Followmont Transport
Bribie Island State High School
Flooring Tech - Flooring
TAFE
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