Stephen Raymond Akers
Toowoomba
Summary
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks accurately despite interruptions and completing demands. Customer orientated person with strong history of leading high performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hard working with internal drive to deliver excellence, tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development. Tireless farm hand with mutiple years of experience performing manual labour including fencing and fence maintenance. Mutiple years in milking and maintaining machinery. Established courier enthusiastic about interacting with people of all ages and personalities and bringing a strong background working in busy delivery and pick up settings. Experience in contract couriering offering a successful career history spanning more than 8 years. Background history of warehouse packing and sorting. Manual and physical labour including safety on the floor while maintaining efficiency in loading and unloading procedures.
Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Worker
PFD
Toowoomba
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Monitored temperature and humidity levels in warehouse.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
Courier
LKT transport
Toowoomba
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered items to residential addresses within specified time frames.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of cargo as needed.
- Communicated with customers to coordinate delivery times.
- Followed safety protocols when loading, unloading, driving, and delivering items.
- Ensured all packages were properly labeled and sealed.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and pickups.
- Adhered to traffic laws while operating company vehicle according to DOT regulations.
- Assisted in the sorting and organizing of packages for efficient delivery routes.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on vehicles including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Drove company vehicle to transport goods between locations safely and efficiently.
- Collected payments from customers upon delivery of goods as required.
- Assessed size, weight, and special handling requirements of each package.
- Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.
- Picked up medical specimens from local care providers for delivery to laboratory.
- Developed delivery route understanding to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Quickly responded to customer inquiries to improve business relationships.
- Coordinated parcel delivery using strong time management skills.
- Answered shipment and delivery questions concerning estimated times of arrival.
- Offered excellent customer service, resolving issues and answering queries at the point of delivery.
- Kept detailed logs of mileage, maintenance, and delivery activities for reporting purposes.
- Reported any accidents or vehicle issues immediately to management, ensuring a quick resolution.
- Ensured vehicle maintenance, cleanliness, and organized packages for optimal delivery efficiency.
- Performed routine vehicle inspections before and after each shift to ensure operational safety.
- Sorted parcels according to delivery route.
- Delivered and picked up medical records, lab specimens and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
- Tracked delivery records with manifests using smartphones for customer signatures.
- Maintained delivery vehicle with regular upkeep and basic repairs.
- Used GPS navigation to plan routes and rerouted for unexpected delays.
- Answered customer questions on courier features of service, keeping customers informed about company and services.
- Collected and distributed records between personnel and outside stakeholders.
Courier
Fastway Couriers
Toowoomba
01.2011 - 07.2022
- Delivered items to residential addresses within specified time frames.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of cargo as needed.
- Communicated with customers to coordinate delivery times.
- Followed safety protocols when loading, unloading, driving, and delivering items.
- Ensured all packages were properly labeled and sealed.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and pickups.
- Assisted in the sorting and organizing of packages for efficient delivery routes.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents such as manifests, bills of lading, invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pick-ups using computerized tracking systems.
- Drove company vehicle to transport goods between locations safely and efficiently.
- Inspected shipments for damages or discrepancies; recorded any issues found.
- Collected payments from customers upon delivery of goods as required.
- Assessed size, weight, and special handling requirements of each package.
- Communicated with dispatchers, management and colleagues to form lasting partnerships.
- Ensured vehicle maintenance, cleanliness, and organized packages for optimal delivery efficiency.
- Managed inventory of delivery supplies, such as packaging, labels, and delivery forms.
- Sorted parcels according to delivery route.
- Used cell phones or tablets to upload time, delivery and shipment information into company website or database.
- Delivered and picked up medical records, lab specimens and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
- Scanned inbound and outbound packages to sort for destination.
- Tracked delivery records with manifests using smartphones for customer signatures.
- Maintained delivery vehicle with regular upkeep and basic repairs.
- Performed routine air and fluid checks and refueling for vehicles.
- Used GPS navigation to plan routes and rerouted for unexpected delays.
- Answered customer questions on courier features of service, keeping customers informed about company and services.
- Collected and distributed records between personnel and outside stakeholders.
Meat Processor
JBS industry
Pittsworth
01.2009 - 07.2011
- Operated grinders, slicers, tenderizers, mixers, stuffers, cutters and other related machinery as needed.
- Labeled finished products correctly with expiration dates prior to packing them into boxes for shipment.
- Examined packaged goods visually for defects such as discoloration before they were shipped out.
- Maintained accurate records of product inventory levels, production output and waste quantities.
- Developed processes for efficient utilization of trim pieces from processed meats.
- Utilized knives to portion large cuts into smaller sizes appropriate for further processing or sale as-is.
- Monitored temperatures throughout the process to ensure food safety regulations were followed.
- Inspected incoming raw material for quality and quantity accuracy prior to processing.
- Performed daily sanitation duties of meat processing equipment and facility according to health standards.
- Trained new employees on proper use of machines, safety procedures and quality control techniques.
- Cleaned work areas between production runs by removing any debris or residue from machines or floors using cleaning chemicals.
- Used powered equipment such as saws, knives, and skinner machines to complete efficient meat processing.
- Vacuum-packed and labeled products for institutional use or sale to consumers.
- Worked effectively in damp and cold conditions to safely process meat.
- Trained in processing line positions to back up team members in case packing, smokehouse and delivery.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Processed fresh meat items in walk-in cooler.
- Monitored employee use of machinery mincers, slicers and sausage fillers.
Dairy Farmer
Loake Glen
Mundubbera
01.1992 - 12.1998
- Organising transport arrangements for animals being sold or moved off-site.
- Providing advice to staff members on best practice methods for handling livestock.
- Keeping accurate records of animal movements within the herd including births, deaths and sales and purchases.
- Complying with industry regulations regarding food safety standards, animal welfare practices and environmental sustainability requirements.
- Managing the financial aspects of the farm business including budget planning, record keeping and invoicing customers for products purchased.
- Carrying out routine maintenance of dairy machinery such as milking machines and pasteurisers.
- Ensuring that all livestock are correctly tagged with identification tags or ear tags.
- Operating tractors and other farming equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Coordinating veterinary visits when required to administer medications or treatments to sick or injured animals.
- Monitoring animal health and wellbeing through regular checks on feed intake, body condition score and general behaviour.
- Repairing and maintaining farm infrastructure such as fences, gates, sheds and water systems.
- Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Sourcing feed ingredients from local suppliers at competitive prices.
- Collecting data on milk production, herd size, fertiliser usage and other relevant metrics.
- Feeding, milking and caring for cows, goats and other animals.
- Maintained farming and financial records.
- Drove, operated and maintained farm equipment and tools.
- Provided quality food and water to cows and restocked feed and supplies to maintain animal health and wellness.
- Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
- Planned and managed amount of food given to cows to control costs.
- Performed milking procedures and helped animals stay calm to promote maximum milk production.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
Education
Kingaroy State High School
Kingaroy , QLDSkills
- Inventory management
- Order picking
- Warehouse organization
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Data entry
- Loading and unloading
- Record keeping
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Shipment palletization
- Order picking and processing
- Assembly and production
- Material safety data sheets
- Safety training
- Warehouse safety
- Inventory control
- Verbal and written communication
- Warehouse logistics
- Order fulfillment
- Shipping and receiving
- Quality control
- Stock control
- Punctual and dependable
- Space optimization
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Sorting and labeling
- Health and safety regulations
- Warehouse operations
- Attention to detail
- Shipping documentation
- Material handling
- Storage organization
- Material loading and unloading
- Picking and packing
- Basic computer proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic mathematics
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse auditing
- Route planning
- Package tracking
- Vehicle maintenance
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- GPS technology
- Traffic safety
- Vehicle inspections
- Delivery transport
- Delivery management
- Payment collection
- Local routes
- Returns pickup
- Courier training
- Map reading
- GPS navigation
- Delivery payment collection
- Milking procedures
- Livestock management
- Equipment monitoring
- Milking processes
- Animal welfare
- Vaccination protocols
- Herd management
- Farm equipment operation
- Milking techniques
- Disease prevention
Certification
- White card
- Open manual car license
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
PFD
11.2024 - Current
Courier
LKT transport
07.2022 - 07.2024
Courier
Fastway Couriers
01.2011 - 07.2022
Meat Processor
JBS industry
01.2009 - 07.2011
Dairy Farmer
Loake Glen
01.1992 - 12.1998
Kingaroy State High School