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Ross Kennedy

Ross Kennedy

Truck Driver

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursCareer advancementPaid sick leavePaid time offWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits

Summary

Dedicated truck driver with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in safe driving practices at Cleanaway. Skilled in load security and vehicle maintenance, I excel in ensuring transportation safety. My attention to detail and self-motivation contribute to successful operations across various regions, including local farms in Lockyer Valley. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating trucks and trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and meeting company objectives. Willingness to learn new skills to improve my position.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Truck Driver

Cleanaway
Roma, QLD
06.2023 - Current

Operating Frontlift truck within Roma town and outskirt region Santos and Origin sites and rigs.

Operating forklift in the yard loading and unloading flatbed truck and trailers.

Operating Liqiuds HR Truck with a buddy driver also as an offsider at Toowoomba depo.

Offsider in Rear Lift, Skip, and flatbed crane truck at Toowoomba depo.

Truck Driver

Nolan's Transport
Gatton, QLD
10.2020 - 06.2023

Operation of HR fridge vans and tauntliners within the Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba and Brisbane regions for PUD. With an ccasional Sydney trip. Helping Sydney depo for 3+ months in times they were short on local Truck Driver's and forklift operator's.

Operating forklift in the yard loading and unloading refridgeration and tauntliner trailers.

Also, loading and unloading myself at farms, when farmer's needed a hand.

  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Supported new drivers by sharing best practices and insights gained from experience on road.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding service issues promptly, enhancing client satisfaction levels.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Order Picker

Woolworths Group
Brisbane, QLD
03.2014 - 11.2019
  • Operated MHE's and pallet jacks to efficiently transport goods within warehouse.
  • Accurately picked and packed customer orders to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by conducting regular stock checks and updating records.
  • Warehouse cleaning.
  • Assisted with staff BBQ events.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize order fulfillment processes.

Warehouse Loader

Woolworths Group
Churchill, QLD
03.2010 - 03.2014
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks to efficiently load and unload shipments.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality control.
  • Coordinated with team members to optimize loading processes and reduce delays.
  • Trained new staff on safety protocols, equipment operation, and warehouse procedures.
  • Assisted in production rooms such as, Case Ready and Sausage Room with packaging and wrapping of pallets.
  • Assisted in training new employees, facilitating faster integration into the warehouse team.
  • Packed and palletized items for shipment on outbound trailers.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Disposed of damaged or out-of-code products under approval of operations team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boonah State High School
Boonah, QLD
01.1997 - 11.2000

Yr 7 & 8 -

Shepparton HS
Shepparton
1996 - 1996

Skills

Safe driving

  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Safe driving practices
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Commercial driving
  • GPS and route planning
  • Customer-oriented
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Cargo handling
  • Logbook management
  • Loading and unloading
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Basic house keeping/maintenance
  • Weather awareness
  • Defensive Driving awareness
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Truck driving
  • Tug Truck operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Team Player
  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Dependable and cooperative
  • Delivery documentation
  • Assisting customers

Strong work ethic

Self-motivation and discipline

Safe driving practices

Dependable and reliable

Transportation safety

Attention to detail

Vehicle inspection

Load security

GPS and route planning

Vehicle maintenance

Equipment operation

Basic computer literacy

Defensive driving techniques

Hazardous materials handling

Physical stamina and strength

Heavy lifting

Cargo handling

Document management

Loading and unloading

Logbook management

Verbal and written communication

Refrigerated trailers operation

Truck driving

Load inspection

Forklift operation

Trailer coupling and uncoupling

Certification

HR Truck licence (B condition)

LF Forklift licence

Car licence (Open)

Certificate in Defensive Driving Course Training

Motorcycle licence (RE)

Certificate 2 in Parks and Recreation with QPWS

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Truck Driver

Cleanaway
06.2023 - Current

Truck Driver

Nolan's Transport
10.2020 - 06.2023

Order Picker

Woolworths Group
03.2014 - 11.2019

Warehouse Loader

Woolworths Group
03.2010 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Boonah State High School
01.1997 - 11.2000

Yr 7 & 8 -

Shepparton HS
1996 - 1996
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