Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Roy G. Griggs

Truro,Australia

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Operator

Vinpac International
01.2013 - Current
  • Accept delivery of all packaging materials and finished products and ensure paperwork matches stock, report anomalies immediately to team leader.
  • Put away all receipted stock (stock must be coded/labelled) within shift hours. Record all transaction via stock movement sheet or WMS.
  • Carry out picking operations for all production requirements, customer orders, branch transfers, sales orders, return to suppliers and sample picks. Report all stock variances immediately to Shift Team Leader.
  • Issue all product picked to appropriate drop zone ie Line, despatch canopy, glass yard etc.
  • Collect end of job unused components from line drop zone and deliver to warehouse returns zone for reconciliation and ensure documentation is accurately recorded in accordance with Company Operating Procedures.
  • Collect all rejects ex line from line drop zone. Ensure that reject sticker has been attached and appropriate ILR number and job number has been recorded as per relevant SOP. Record quantity and bin location on Production Dry Goods Picking Slip.
  • Put away all job returns and rejects ensuring that stock has been counted, covered, wrapped, coded/labelled. Ensure stock consolidation/manual moves are carried out as part of this process.
  • Despatch product with correct and appropriate documentation.
  • Participate in stocktaking as required.
  • Creating a more sociable future together
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Grade 4 Cellar Hand

Orlando Wines Pernod Ricard Pacific
01.2002 - 01.2013
  • Integral team member committed to a broad range of operational areas in the production of premium quality wines for a renowned leader in the Australian wine industry, including crushing, pressing, fermentation, earth filtering and centrifuging processes as well as dealkalization of wine, reverse osmosis and alcohol adjustment
  • Under winemaker's instruction, create additions to wine required during the production process
  • Undertake cellar and warehousing duties including barrel work, palletising and depalletising through accurate and precise forklift driving skills
  • Possess safety awareness, good hand-eye coordination skills and the ability to multi-task with varying workloads under minimal supervision
  • Safe loading and loading of bulk liquids from tanker trucks in full compliance of winery hygiene, safety and environmental standards
  • Understanding of machinery operating principles, control and maintenance
  • Demonstrate ability to identify, isolate and eliminate work hazards to create and maintain a safe work environment with strict observance of OHS rules and regulations at all times
  • Strong product knowledge and provide technical expertise as required
  • Work under different degrees of pressure and perform consistently to the expected standards of the organisation
  • Assist with the timely completion of company targets within designated and rigid timeframes through use of strong organisational skills, guaranteeing maximum daily efficiency and productivity levels
  • Demonstrate a proactive and resourceful approach to problem solving issues as they arise
  • Stamina to undertake arduous work, adhere to rosters and be willing to work shifts without notice at peak times to assist with company deadlines and quotas, especially during Vintage
  • Provide comprehensive training to new recruits ensuring they follow correct procedures, methods and work practices
  • Demonstrate a professional, dedicated and positive attitude work ethic at all times
  • Participate in staff meetings and performance appraisal as per company policy
  • AN150168 – Wine and Spirit Industry (South Australia) Award

Labourer

Vineyard Subcontractor
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Planting, pruning, training and harvesting of grapevines
  • Initial training and subsequent supervision of fellow employees in all aspects of practical skills and safety standards required in order to work efficiently and effectively to maximize productivity levels
  • Strict compliance with all OHS policies, procedures and safety rules to achieve and maintain OHS standards
  • Safe use of all hand tools and larger machinery including tractors, mulchers and grape harvesters
  • Identify equipment and machinery faults and either rectify or report to management
  • Work as part of a diligent team or autonomously and with limited direction or supervision
  • Careful use and monitoring of storage of hazardous chemicals used in viticulture
  • General maintenance of equipment and repair of irrigation systems as required
  • Maintain a steady level of productivity in all seasons

Crane Engineering - Vinpac

Integrated Workforce
01.2000
  • Member of the logistics team involved in the wine bottling, labeling, packaging, warehousing, storage and dispatch for both domestic and export markets
  • Operate in a high volume and hazardous environment whilst adhering to mandatory safety requirements
  • Casual

Mill Hand

Laukes Feed Mill
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Assist with the manufacture of livestock, poultry and pet foods
  • Adhere to quality management and food safety systems complying with the requirements of the International standard ISO9001:2008, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to ensure and maintain product excellence
  • Strong safety focus, attention to detail, time management, punctuality and diligence
  • General cleaning and maintenance of mill and equipment

Leading Hand / Work Group Leader / Metal Finisher

GM Holden Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1997
  • Assist with the production of world class vehicles for both international and domestic markets
  • Sound understanding of tools, equipment operating principles, control and maintenance including fault finding, diagnostics and constructive analysis
  • Responsible for maintaining tools to a high operational standard to ensure longevity of use
  • Ability to overcome technical and equipment problems to deliver capability at short notice
  • Suggest and employ improvements to procedures and processes as necessary to streamline workflow and consistency
  • Coordinate work group meetings, job rosters, attendance rosters etc
  • Ensure the workgroup adheres to Standard Operating Sheets and implement quality control measures to ensure consistent workmanship of finished product
  • Ensure accurate preparation of workgroup boards incorporating detailed operating records relating to attendance, safety, quality, cost and responsiveness
  • Maintain good levels of communication within area of responsibility informing staff of progress promoting teamwork and cooperation

Education

TAFE SA
SA

Skills

  • Proactive, results-orientated professional with extensive experience in Viticulture and Vinification Processes (Grade 4 Cellar Hand), Agricultural and Manufacturing Industries
  • Member of the Australian Army Reserves and holder of current Firearms Licence, Forklift and Elevated Work Platform Licences and Construction Industry White Card
  • Qualified in Food Processing (Wine – Cellar Operations, Certificate II & III), and Train the Trainer
  • Strong technical aptitude and highly competent in trade practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, cost and quality control
  • Immaculate presentation, superior work ethic and the confidence to succeed with high standards of personal professionalism, efficiency and attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt seamlessly within a variety of business settings, capitalising on common skills and learning new tasks with ease
  • Possess natural leadership, interpersonal and quality customer service skills with previous supervisory experience in Work Group Leader and Leading Hand capacities
  • Skilled at communicating effectively and experienced at training, assigning and supervising the work of others
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise in order to achieve specified goals, targets and production numbers ensuring reliability of personal workflow
  • Thrive in both independent and collaborative work scenes
  • Consistency in excellence of both quality and quantity of work produced
  • Ability to work in challenging and hazardous environments with multiple responsibilities and able to start and resume work on projects, as priorities change
  • Ability to adhere to rosters and undertake shift work with ease
  • Diligent and confident in undertaking of daily duties with impeccable work attendance records
  • Proficient at carrying out work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act ensuring a sound knowledge of safety procedures and legal compliancy
  • Familiar with interpreting safety legislation and working within and communicating its parameters to work colleagues
  • Willingness to perform as directed other duties within the limits of personal skills, competencies and training
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to company policies, procedures and practices
  • Exemplary driving skills, clean driving record and currently undertaking driver instruction to attain Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence
  • A consistently reliable, diligent and dedicated employee

Certification

  • 2013 Heavy Rigid Licence
  • 2012 Work Safely in the Construction Industry Elmo Learning Services Pty Ltd
  • 2008 Business Studies (Gen Access) Course TAFESA
  • 2008 Certificate III in Food Processing (Wine) Pernod Ricard Pacific / TAFESA
  • 2007 Certificate II in Food Processing (Wine) Pernod Ricard Pacific / TAFESA
  • 2007 Certificate in First Line Management SA Institutes of Vocational Education
  • 2006 Elevated Work Platform Licence
  • 1999 Forklift Licence
  • 1994 1/94 Recruit Course (Gres) Australian Army Reserves
  • 1993 Job Skills Instruction & Competency Assessment GMH/TAFESA
  • NB: Also undertaken a variety of training workshops through GMH relating to Operator Training, Quality Feedback, Safety, OHS, Manual Handling, Problem Solving, Workplace Hazards, Hazardous Substances, Ergonomics, Employee Relations etc

Timeline

Logistics Operator

Vinpac International
01.2013 - Current

Grade 4 Cellar Hand

Orlando Wines Pernod Ricard Pacific
01.2002 - 01.2013

Labourer

Vineyard Subcontractor
01.2000 - 01.2002

Crane Engineering - Vinpac

Integrated Workforce
01.2000

Mill Hand

Laukes Feed Mill
01.1998 - 01.1999

Leading Hand / Work Group Leader / Metal Finisher

GM Holden Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1997

TAFE SA
Roy G. Griggs