Sandi Charters
Horsham
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Forklift Operator at Silk Logistics, excelling in equipment maintenance and teamwork. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective stock management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for delivering exceptional client relations and maintaining safety protocols, ensuring a productive work environment. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Trader
Perfection Gardening K&S
Horsham
01.2023 - Current
- Managed garden waste, composting organic materials, and disposing of non-compostable debris responsibly.
- Cultivated and enriched soil, preparing grounds for planting flowers, shrubs, and trees.
- Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Weeded beds by hand or with a hoe and rake to remove unwanted plant species from the garden.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Applied weed control treatments as necessary.
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
Horsham
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
General Labor Construction Worker
Ark Industries
Melbourne
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Cleaned up construction debris and hazardous materials from work sites.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting, sanding, staining.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Worked with a team of laborers to complete projects efficiently.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during work hours.
Forklift Operator
Silk Logistics
Western Suburbs Melbourne
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Medium Rigid Truck Driver
Overload
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Store Person/ Forklift Driver
Iceland Cold Storage
Epping
09.2013 - 05.2016
Store Person/ Forklift Driver
Bells Ice
Tullamarine
10.2012 - 09.2013
Machine Operator/ Packer
Synergy Packaging
Tullamarine
02.2010 - 01.2012
Store Person/ Forklift Driver
Moccapan Coffee
12.2010 - 12.2011
Education
Soldier/ grade 2 cook -
Royal Australian Army
01.1998
Year 11 Pass -
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
01.1996
Skills
- Forklift Driving (Counter Balance and High reach)
- Pick/Packing of orders
- Receiving of goods
- Unloading containers
- Stocking shelves
- Machine Operator
- Stock rotation
- RF scanning
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Use of pallet jacks
- Completing appropriate paperwork
- Equipment maintenance
- Waste management
- Weed control
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Teamwork
- Client relations
- Active listening
- Leadership qualities
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Music
- Camping
- Travelling
Training
- Heavy Rigid Truck License, 01/18
- Medium Rigid License, 01/16
- Rail Safety Worker, 01/13
- Control Traffic Stop/Slow Bat, 01/13
- Conduct Roller Operations, 01/13
- Cert II in Rail Infrastructure, 01/13
- Victorian Track Awareness, 01/13
- Safely Access Rail Corridor, 01/13
- Cert III Civil Construction, 01/13
- White Card/Construction, 01/12
- Cert III Warehousing Operations, 01/12
- Forklift License, 01/09
References
- Don Rafiq, 0411 530 555, Synergy
- Raj, 0433 953 532, Bunnings Warehouse
- Elise, 9379 4911, People Co
Industry Experience
- Forklift driver
- Store person
- Machine operator
- Production Line
- Medium Rigid Driver
- Pick/Packer
- Loading and unloading of trucks
- RF Scanning
- Cold Storage
- Heavy Rigid truck driver
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
02.2025 - 04.2025
Sole Trader
Perfection Gardening K&S
01.2023 - Current
General Labor Construction Worker
Ark Industries
03.2022 - 07.2023
Forklift Operator
Silk Logistics
03.2021 - 06.2023
Medium Rigid Truck Driver
Overload
11.2016 - 10.2017
Store Person/ Forklift Driver
Iceland Cold Storage
09.2013 - 05.2016
Store Person/ Forklift Driver
Bells Ice
10.2012 - 09.2013
Store Person/ Forklift Driver
Moccapan Coffee
12.2010 - 12.2011
Machine Operator/ Packer
Synergy Packaging
02.2010 - 01.2012
Soldier/ grade 2 cook -
Royal Australian Army
Year 11 Pass -
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Similar Profiles
SRINIVASARAO MANDALAPUSRINIVASARAO MANDALAPU
Picker Packer at Perfection FreshPicker Packer at Perfection Fresh
RIKY RAHADIAN PUTRA RAHARJARIKY RAHADIAN PUTRA RAHARJA
Blueberry Picker at PerfectionBlueberry Picker at Perfection
Khagendra GautamKhagendra Gautam
IPM at Perfection FreshIPM at Perfection Fresh