Samuel Ruke
Williams Landing,VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Factory Worker
Visy
Laverton, Vic
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored production processes, troubleshooting any issues that arose.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and handling materials.
- Cleaned work areas and machines to maintain a safe and organized environment.
- Identified problems related to assembly line operations and took corrective action.
- Organized raw materials for efficient use during production process.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of machinery and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
Inwards Goods Manager/Showroom/Yard
Placemakers
Kaitaia, New Zealand
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed the inwards goods process, ensuring all products were received correctly user zebra TC52/TC57 and computer.
- Put Stock away in showroom and if yard (if needed)
- Checking stock coming off trucks, couriers.
- Tracked shipments using company software, ensuring accurate records were kept at all times.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to while loading and unloading goods onto trucks.
- Coordinated with other departments such as sales, purchasing and customer service in order to meet customer needs.
- Sorting out damaged stock back orders with supplies
- Making sure Inwards was kept clean and tidy as also had pickups in area
- Showroom I would help serve customers also stock taking and picking orders
- In the afternoon I would cover in the yard unloading trucks picking order and serving customers
Sales/Delivery Driver/Office Administrative Assistant
Farmlands Co-Operative
Kaitaia, New Zealand
03.2012 - 11.2022
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
- Generated new business opportunities through cold calling campaigns.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
Store Manager/2IC Manager
PGG Wrightson
Kaitaia/Kaikohe, Northland
02.1994 - 02.2024
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Skills
- PPE use
- Leadership
- Calm Under Pressure
- Active Listening
- Recordkeeping
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Tracking
- Storage Organization
- Order Preparation
- Loading and unloading
- Cycle counting
- Shipping and receiving
- Order Fulfillment
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Microsoft Excel
- RF scanner
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Problem-Solving
- Lifts up to 40 kg
- Quality Control Analysis
Certification
- NZ Forklift License
- Dangerous Goods License
- Australian License
Languages
Maori
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Factory Worker
Visy
03.2024 - Current
Inwards Goods Manager/Showroom/Yard
Placemakers
01.2023 - 02.2024
Sales/Delivery Driver/Office Administrative Assistant
Farmlands Co-Operative
03.2012 - 11.2022
Store Manager/2IC Manager
PGG Wrightson
02.1994 - 02.2024
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