Zion Elers
BRISBANE,QLD
Summary
Hardworking professional with experience in heavy machinery operation and team collaboration. I am looking for roles preferably in a factory/warehouse setting but am willing to give anything a go.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Formwork Laborer
Innoform
Gold Coast, QLD
08.2026 - Current
- Contributed to large construction projects across Gold Coast, Nerang, and Brisbane.
- Stripping formwork, setting up props, general labor
- Planning and loading trucks
Deckhand
Talleys Limited
Nelson
06.2023 - 08.2026
- Operated deep sea offshore crane to facilitate safe and efficient lifting operations.
- Assisted in dogging and rigging loads, ensuring safe transport and compliance with safety protocols.
- Experience with chain, wire, rope, knots, Trawls, Heavy Deck Machinery, Cranes and winches ranging from 1T to 50T SWL winches.
- Worked 12 weeks on and 6 weeks off, consistently completing 80+ hour weeks.
Storeman
Vulcan Steel
Palmerston North
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Picked steel beams, plates, sheets, and bars using overhead cranes for efficient material handling.
- Operated 16 tonne forklifts to load plates and steel, facilitating smooth warehouse operations.
- Loaded cargo and drove Class 2 and semi trucks to ensure timely delivery to designated locations.
- Operating precision saws.
Team Leader
T&G Fresh
Palmerston North
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Created rosters, managed communications, led team meetings, and recruited temporary staff to ensure operational efficiency.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the day shift.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks while supporting team operations through administrative tasks and order picking to maintain workflow.
Forklift Operator
Freshmax
Palmerston North
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, stacked and wrapped pallets of produce while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Operated forklift to move fresh produce pallets across Freshmax warehouse zones.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers for Freshmax shipping and receiving activities.
- Inspected forklift equipment and reported safety issues before use.
High Reach Forklift Driver
Foodstuffs
Palmerston North
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Transitioned from picker to truck operator, responsible for restocking aisles and dispatching orders.
- Operated forklift across Foodstuffs warehouse aisles and loading zones.
- Loaded pallets onto trucks for Foodstuffs distribution deliveries.
- Unloaded inbound stock and placed goods into storage locations.
Education
NCEA Level 3 -
Awatapu College
Palmerston North, New ZealandSkills
- Formwork stripping
- Prop installation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Safety compliance
- Time efficiency
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Quick learner
Certification
- ADHF Deckhands Ticket
- Dogging & Rigging Ticket
- Maritime Crane Ticket
- STCW Fire prevention & Firefighting Certificate
- STCW First Aid Certificate
- St Johns First Aid Certificate
- Forklift Ticket
- STCW Personal Survival Certificate
- Confined Spaces Ticket
INTERESTS
Gym and Fitness
Accomplishments
- School Prefect
- 2017
- Awatapu college senior house leader, running and creating school events.
Timeline
Formwork Laborer
Innoform
08.2026 - Current
Deckhand
Talleys Limited
06.2023 - 08.2026
Storeman
Vulcan Steel
09.2022 - 04.2023
Team Leader
T&G Fresh
02.2021 - 08.2022
Forklift Operator
Freshmax
03.2020 - 02.2021
High Reach Forklift Driver
Foodstuffs
03.2018 - 02.2020
NCEA Level 3 -
Awatapu College