Ross Gardner

Work History

Glencoe, PFD and Other Employers

02.2023 - 07.2024

Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation.
Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.

Clean Event

08.2015 - 01.2023

Maintained a clean and clutter-free warehouse, ensuring easy access to products and adherence to safety guidelines.
Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift and or attachments. From using 7 ton forklift to load shipping containers on truck to loading pallets with 2ton.
Ensured timely order fulfillment through accurate picking, packing, and dispatching of goods as per customer requirements.
Reduced product damage with proper handling, storage, and packaging techniques during loading and unloading processes.
Optimized space utilization within the warehouse, implementing effective stacking and storage strategies.
Conducted quality checks on incoming goods before storage or distribution to ensure they met company standards.
Demonstrated excellent attention to detail while verifying incoming shipments against invoices or purchase orders for accuracy.
Managed inventory levels effectively by conducting regular stocktakes and updating the tracking system accordingly.
Assisted in training new employees on company policies, warehouse procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and inventory management systems.
Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.

Rivets Mining Services

04.2007 - 07.2015

Operated transport vehicles and auxillary equipment to get equipment and goods to designated locations for best project availability.
Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down(up to 10 ton) and stand-up and reach varieties. With vastly differing load sizes up to 40ft shipping containers.
Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation according to OSHA and organisational guidelines. Which contributed to a stronger workforce.
Improved safety by inspecting forklifts before each shift.
Maintained optimal inventory levels with both manual and automated systems combined with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques considering size weight and fragility of item.
Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively. Using prioritisation methods to meet tight deadlines.
Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.