TITUS TALAM
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Skilled Forklift Driver adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strong team player and problem-solver. Offering top communication and conflict resolution skills developed over two years in warehouse environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Laborer
Sepa MS Landscaping
Brisbane, QLD
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Process worker
Colby Perth
Perth, WA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Prepared, boxed, and staged outgoing shipments.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage, or shipment off-site.
- Operated mobile equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Communicated with Processing Supervisor if unable to achieve timeline or resolve error.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Interacted regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork-focused environment.
Forklift operator
Bunnings Warehouse
Perth, WA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
James Cook University
Brisbane, QLD 09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Moi University
Eldoret 08.2012 - 07.2017
Skills
Knowledge of using both manual and automated tools used in the facilityundefined
Accomplishments
- Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
- Supervised team of seven staff members.
- Checked and recorded floor-loading limits with 99% accuracy.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
LF forklift license
Timeline
LF forklift license
11-2023
Laborer
Sepa MS Landscaping
10.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
James Cook University
09.2023 - Current
Process worker
Colby Perth
01.2022 - 12.2022
Forklift operator
Bunnings Warehouse
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Moi University
08.2012 - 07.2017