Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Simon Looren-de-Jong

Bethania Junction,QLD

Summary

I have multiple decades of Machinery operator, forklift operator and truck Driver experience behind me. I am highly safety focused with Q.M.S. certification as a Site Safety and Health Representative.To secure a position where my experience and capabilities will enable me to contribute to companies’ objectives.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Picker Loader Forklift Operator (Night Shift)

Stratco Pty
10.2022 - Current
  • Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring easy access to products for efficient picking.
  • Expedited the picking process for faster order fulfillment using handheld scanners and inventory management software.
  • Used RF scanners to track orders and verify accuracy.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.

• Reduced product damage by adhering to strict handling and lifting protocols.

• High reach work.

Truck Driver

Brisbane Tipper Services
03.2014 - 07.2014
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Operate truck and dog or semi trailer trucks.

Team Member/ Timber Yard / Tool Shop

Bunnings Warehouse
07.2016 - 10.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Forklift timbers, concrete etc.
  • High reach work with forklifts
  • On the S.I.T. committee ( safety improvement team).
  • Deal with customers e.g. tool repairs, register work ,sale's and advice.
  • Shift work.
  • Replenish Stock
  • Help with Stock take
  • Training on all new tools and equipment.
  • Forklift trainer for Bunnings.

Truck Driver, Loader Operator, Forklift Operator

Nuway Landscape Supplies Pavers & Walls Chandler
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Load trucks and customers ute/ trailers with materials using Loader or forklift.
  • Deliver materials to customers.

Storeman/ Cashier

Twin Rivers
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Maintained a clean and clutter-free warehouse, ensuring easy access to products and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to workplace health and safety standards, conducting regular inspections, and reporting hazards immediately.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated excellent attention to detail while verifying incoming shipments against invoices or purchase orders for accuracy.
  • Help customers.
  • Operate cash registers.
  • Replenish Stock .

Truck Driver-Loader Operator (Night Shift)

Hanson Aggregates
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Operate weigh bridge and docketing of or load.
  • Use Front-end Loader to load myself using loadrite scales.
  • Inspect, maintain and operate Loaders.

All Round Operator

GLB Quarries and Transport
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
  • Operator loaders , Excavator water cart and mobile crushing plant.
  • Safety officer.
  • Stockpile materials, load trains and trucks, keep roads watered.
  • Run ,feeded and maintain crushing plant, stock pile materials from under crushing plant.
  • Operate Dump trucks moving raw and crushed materials from one area to another.

Truck Driver/ Loader Operator

Fulton Hogan Ltd
08.2009 - 08.2011
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Deliver materials to asphalt plant , customers.
  • Deliver asphalt to job sites.
  • Keep trucks clean and maintained.
  • Operate Loader, feed plant, push up stockpiles etc.

Water Truck Driver

Tip Fast
08.2007 - 08.2009
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure the safety of the vehicle, equipment, and cargo before each journey.
  • Ensured optimal truck performance with regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
  • Maximized truck capacity utilization for optimal results while adhering to appropriate weight limits.
  • Maintained a safe driving record, adhering to all traffic rules and regulations.
  • Deliver water from water farm to customers including homes and work sites.
  • Do dust suppression on work sites.
  • Use hydraulic and petrol pumps.

All Round Operator

Karreman Quarries
07.1997 - 08.2007
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Run and maintain fixed and mobile crushing plant.
  • Operate water trucks.
  • Operate Loaders, Excavators, Dozer,Backhoe and Skid Steer.
  • Drive body and articulated dump trucks.
  • Drive truck and dog, body trucks and Semi trailers Tippers.
  • Site Safety and health representative for 5 years.

Stockman/ Truck Driver/ Loader, Skid Steer,forklif

Bunge Meats
07.1985 - 07.1997
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
  • Look after animal welfare.
  • Maintaine sheds, welding, pvc pipe work etc.
  • Drive, semi Tippers/ stock crate, tipper body trucks and water truck.
  • Operate Front-end Loader, Backhoe, Skid Steer, forklift and tractors.

Skills

  • Excavator Operator RII
  • Front-end Load Operator RII
  • Forklift Operator
  • Truck Driver
  • Water Truck Driver RII
  • Construction Industry Blue card
  • Machinery operated eg Wheel loaders Kamatsu-WA470,500,600 Cat-769,773,988F, 988H Excavator 25 up to 70 ton Water Truck- MR to Semi-trailer Dump trucks- Mack body truck and Semi-trailer, Cat 777, Moxy 25,30 and 40 ton
  • Extractive Industries certificates 2&3
  • QMS Certificates 1,2,3
  • Order Picking
  • Barcode Scanners
  • Order Preparation
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Loading and unloading
  • Truck loading
  • Forklift Operation
  • Packing Accuracy
  • OHS tickets for LS SkidSteer,LB Backhoe, LZ Dozer, LL Front-end Loader, LE Excavator,
  • Heavy Machinery Operation

Accomplishments

•Site Safety and Health Representative for Karreman Quarries, GLB Quarries and Transport.

•Safety improvement team at Bunnings

Certification

•QMS1 Apply risk management processes

•QMS2 Conduct Safety and Health investigations

•QMS3 Communicate information

•MNQ20198 Extractive Industries certificate 2

•MNQ30198 Extractive Industries certificate 3

•RIIMPO320F Civil construction Excavator

•RIIMPO321F Civil construction wheeled Front-end Load

•RIIMPO326E Water vehicle operation

Timeline

Picker Loader Forklift Operator (Night Shift)

Stratco Pty
10.2022 - Current

Team Member/ Timber Yard / Tool Shop

Bunnings Warehouse
07.2016 - 10.2022

Truck Driver, Loader Operator, Forklift Operator

Nuway Landscape Supplies Pavers & Walls Chandler
09.2015 - 07.2016

Storeman/ Cashier

Twin Rivers
07.2014 - 09.2015

Truck Driver

Brisbane Tipper Services
03.2014 - 07.2014

Truck Driver-Loader Operator (Night Shift)

Hanson Aggregates
01.2012 - 03.2014

All Round Operator

GLB Quarries and Transport
08.2011 - 12.2011

Truck Driver/ Loader Operator

Fulton Hogan Ltd
08.2009 - 08.2011

Water Truck Driver

Tip Fast
08.2007 - 08.2009

All Round Operator

Karreman Quarries
07.1997 - 08.2007

Stockman/ Truck Driver/ Loader, Skid Steer,forklif

Bunge Meats
07.1985 - 07.1997
Simon Looren-de-Jong