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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
sports (league, union)
Languages
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Tesimoni Taufa

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Proactive Terminal Supervisor with 4 years of experience with also 12 years of heavy machinery experience. Adept at planning long-term goals and day-to-day streamlining for organization. Successful at personal and worker safety with an exceptional eye for detail and commitment to efficiency.


My everyday goal is to complete all set tasks with all safety precautions in place for the night & to make sure to leave the place of work after my shift in good working order/position.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator/ Nightshift Terminal Supervisor

Qube MCS Cooks River
12.2010 - Current
  • Experienced at driving heavy machinery that lifts container capacities of 11t, 32t & 45t.
  • Can operate twin pick (carry two empty containers) machinery. Heavy Handlers that lifts Full Containers, 32t. Also Reach Stackers that lifts Full Containers 32t plus.
  • Experienced at loading & unloading train wagons. Also experienced at loading/unloading empties two at a time/doubled up.
  • Experienced at loading & unloading truck trailers. Also experienced at loading/unloading empties two at a time/doubled up.
  • Experienced at dealing with 20ft, 40ft & 45ft shipping containers.
  • Supervise & run the night shift from 4pm-4am on my own without management on site.
  • Normally look after at least about 8-10 operators, 1-2 rail clerks & 1-2 gatehouse clerks on my shift.
  • Can manage to work on my own & very experienced working under tight/busy working pressure.
  • Work in a yard that deals with over 15,000 containers also servicing 4-5 trains on my shift with 6x train lines about 500-600 meters long.
  • Have done a little rail when available answering calls & managing trains coming in/out of the yard & where to place inside the yard also thinking ahead for when the next train is due in.
  • Minimum experience on the computer booking in/out trains. Deal with emails on a minimum due to always out in yard & hands on but do manage time to set up Rail Schedules for the day shift making sure loading/unloading of trains are accurate.
  • Responsible of making sure that the yard is set up for the day shift but also making sure me & my team are also completing our set tasks for the night.
  • Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.
  • Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
  • Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
  • Promoted safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
  • Monitored employee performance and productivity.
  • Maintained flexibility to work variety of shifts and days of week consistent with demands of retail environment.
  • Collaborated with [Number]-member team to create, modify and implement goals, procedures and policies.
  • Maintained composure and order when handling customer and employee injuries, incidents and accidents.
  • Developed emergency protocols for warehouse and safety guidelines.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
  • Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
  • Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
  • Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.

Warehouse & Food Distributor/ Delivery Offsider

Grand Coral
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Cook

KFC
09.2006 - 11.2007
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.

Education

Completed Certificate 1 in Motor Trimming

Ultimo TAFE
Sydney, Ultimo
11.2007

Completed High School HSC

Canterbury Boys High School
Canterbury, NSW
09.2007

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Routine Inspections
  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Handling Materials
  • Team Supervision
  • Teamwork Skills

Accomplishments

Statement of Attainment for first aid course

Completed-

HLTAID001

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

HLTAID002

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

HLTAID003

Provide First Aid

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

sports (league, union)

Grew up playing all sorts of sports but fell in love with playing Rugby League & Rugby Union.


Languages

Tonga
Full Professional

Timeline

Forklift Operator/ Nightshift Terminal Supervisor

Qube MCS Cooks River
12.2010 - Current

Warehouse & Food Distributor/ Delivery Offsider

Grand Coral
01.2008 - 12.2010

Cook

KFC
09.2006 - 11.2007

Completed Certificate 1 in Motor Trimming

Ultimo TAFE

Completed High School HSC

Canterbury Boys High School
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Tesimoni Taufa