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Taylor Whakaruru

Frankston North,VIC

Summary

Highly motivated, Multi-talented team member bringing physical strength, great professionalism and work ethic.

A broad background of experience including Machine Operation in Warehousing, Customer service and Building & Construction.

With a proven ability to work in diverse environments, reach specific KPI’s and operate machinery without error.

Eager to contribute to the team with a focus on hard work and quality.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Mable
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with disabilities.
  • Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
  • Communicated child needs to teachers, doctors and parents to increase child health and happiness.

Cold Storage - Forklift Driver

Bulla Dairy Foods
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • RF Scanning, receipting in stock to warehouse, checking correct quantities.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Perform routine quality checks.
  • Maintain tidy and organized workspace.
  • Working in extreme temperatures.
  • Load/Unload trucks, check quantities and material match delivery docket.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

High Reach Forklift Operator/Retail Order Picker

Puma
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Operation of Counterbalance, High Reach and Wave stock picker.
  • Manual replenishments at any time for ground locations.
  • Consolidation of stock.
  • Loading/Unloading trucks and shipping containers and move materials to staging area.
  • Complete Refills, Pick-sheets via RF Scanner.
  • Performed stock checks against documentation for accuracy.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.

High Reach Forklift Operator

L'Oréal
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
  • Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
  • Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information in Received goods reports to give to inbound manager.
  • Shrink-wrapped average of 80 pallets per day.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.

Forklift Operator/Order Picker

Penrite Oil
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Performed 15+ detailed daily reviews of quality management system
  • Operate Crown/Toyota High-Reach and counterbalance forklift's daily
  • Assessed incoming parts for adherence to production requirements/Reviewed incoming materials against specifications
  • Manual handling of Containers with hazardous liquids ranging from 25ml-210L
  • Fill out damaged goods/quarantine sheets and follow safe disposal procedures
  • Identify, report, record any minor/major imperfections in blends and final product
  • Complete ”walk-in” Customer orders in a professional and timely manner
  • Loaded, transported and stacked materials

High Reach Forklift Operator

Mondelez International
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs
  • Maintained the KPI of 22 pallets per hour. AVG 23-26
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions
  • Used strapping, shrink-wrapping, bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
  • Operate Electric/Manual Pallet jacks
  • Work in freezer/cold store
  • Participate in/observe weekly OH&S meetings
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas in conformance with health codes

Production Operator

Natures Organics
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Packaged finished various chemical products and prepared packages for accurate shipping
  • Supported machine operators in set up and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
  • Line would produce 80+ Containers per hour
  • Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures
  • Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment
  • Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards
  • Recorded production data in daily logs
  • Operated large equipment such as Ronchi and Extec and other sorter/fillers

Blinds/Awning Installer

First Choice Installations
11.2015 - 10.2016
  • Carry out 10+ daily installations and check/measure prior to installation in order to find the best way to approach and complete the task
  • Install various kinds of internal/external blinds, awning, shade sail and decking
  • Performed daily measures/check measures to guarantee correct product to help minimize errors & faults
  • Dealt with multiple customers daily, with a polite/professional manner in person and through phone calls/emails
  • Arrive to clients house in a timely/professional manner and always Well presented and spoken
  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping
  • Created communication strategies to meet client objectives
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times
  • Increased sales in company by determining customer needs and offering specific desirable items

Machine Operator

Whelan Kartaway
05.2015 - 11.2015
  • Regularly compressed collected refuse and recyclable's to maximize vehicle storage capacity
  • Maintained tight timetables and strict safety standards by smoothly dismounting and remounting trucks at each stop
  • Service and conduct safety checks/reports on 5 kinds of Heavy Machinery on a daily basis
  • Use of a high-pressure compactor, must adhere to all safety OH&S requirements
  • Operation of Bobcat, Excavator and Extec Sorting Machines

Carpenter Apprentice

AS Carpentry
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Operate a variety of Hand/Power tools safely and follow safe working practice and procedure while working on site
  • Assisted in building over 30 homes in a 6 month period
  • Accurately measure and cut timber/steel to size
  • Build house frames, installing windows/doors, fixing outdoor/indoor boards and plaster sheets. Installing Retainer walls
  • Interpreted specifications and read blueprints to understand tasks necessary to complete each job
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area
  • Properly poured, set and cured concrete
  • Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs as needed
  • Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors

Picker Packer

Dometic Australia.
01.2013 - 10.2014
  • Picked products for specific routes and estimated weight, height and center of balance to calculate precise placements
  • Accurately measured and weighed packages to review dimensions and to assure it met all requirements for couriers/transport
  • Used RF Scanners to minimalize the risk of miss-picking stock being received/dispatched
  • Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system
  • Moved loads of up to 1.5 tonne across the warehouse/yard with help from forklifts and other equipment
  • Load/Unload of Containers
  • Use computer to reply to emails, print orders, SSCC Labels and key in different values regarding to RF scanning

Education

Certificate 3 & 4 In Warehousing And Logistics -

Wiseman Institute of Applied Learning
Sunshine West, VIC
2014

High School Diploma -

Carrum Downs Secondary College
Carrum Downs, VIC
2012

Skills

  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Well presented and Professional
  • Time Management
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Daily Living Support
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Computer Competencies
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Customer Service
  • Problem solving skills
  • Mathematical Aptitude
  • Helpful & Team Player
  • Lifts up to 25kg
  • Punctual and Reliable

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Mable
12.2022 - Current

Cold Storage - Forklift Driver

Bulla Dairy Foods
01.2022 - 11.2022

High Reach Forklift Operator/Retail Order Picker

Puma
01.2020 - 12.2021

High Reach Forklift Operator

L'Oréal
08.2019 - 01.2020

Forklift Operator/Order Picker

Penrite Oil
03.2018 - 08.2019

High Reach Forklift Operator

Mondelez International
06.2017 - 02.2018

Production Operator

Natures Organics
11.2016 - 06.2017

Blinds/Awning Installer

First Choice Installations
11.2015 - 10.2016

Machine Operator

Whelan Kartaway
05.2015 - 11.2015

Carpenter Apprentice

AS Carpentry
10.2014 - 04.2015

Picker Packer

Dometic Australia.
01.2013 - 10.2014

Certificate 3 & 4 In Warehousing And Logistics -

Wiseman Institute of Applied Learning

High School Diploma -

Carrum Downs Secondary College

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