Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Togafau Tupu

Perth,WA

Summary

Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Efficient Forklift Operator known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and safe operations in fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator, Loader and Excavator

Drillcut
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducted daily maintenance checks on forklifts to optimize performance.
  • Inspected loads pre-lifting to assess weight distribution and stability.
  • Collaborated with team members on storage and transport operations.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for timely shipment.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety procedures during forklift operation.
  • Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and condition against purchase order specifications.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks using manual handling or lift-gate truck as needed.
  • Reported equipment damages or malfunctions promptly to supervisor.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.

Loader and Sorter

Executive Commercial Laundry
Wellington, New Zealand
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Maintained a clean work area at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment.
  • Maintained records of goods loaded and unloaded from vehicles.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Reported any damaged goods immediately to supervisor for further inspection or repair.
  • Provided excellent customer service by loading items into customer vehicles.
  • Operated forklift, pallet jack and other equipment to perform loading tasks.

Forklift Operator

Wellington Waste Management
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2008 - 06.2023
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Identified opportunities for improving efficiency in the collection and transport of solid wastes.
  • Ensured proper disposal of solid waste generated by the facility.
  • Adhered to local regulations governing waste management processes.

Education

Forklift Certificate of Competency -

WMNZ Ltd
New Zealand
09-2022

High School Diploma -

Paul VI College
Samoa
12-1997

Skills

  • Forklift operation and certification
  • Load inspection
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Physical fitness and agility
  • Warehouse safety practices
  • General labor skills
  • Heavy lifting techniques
  • Warehouse operations management
  • Safe driving skills

Affiliations

  • Rugby
  • walking
  • going to the gym
  • spending time with my family

Certification

  • Forklift operator competency
  • Loader operations assessment
  • Excavator Operation assessment
  • OHS white construction card certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Forklift Operator, Loader and Excavator

Drillcut
07.2024 - Current

Loader and Sorter

Executive Commercial Laundry
06.2023 - 06.2024

Forklift Operator

Wellington Waste Management
01.2008 - 06.2023

Forklift Certificate of Competency -

WMNZ Ltd

High School Diploma -

Paul VI College
Togafau Tupu