Rick

About me:

Candidate Info :
Hello, my name is Rick, I am a hard working 56 year old truck driver and transport dispatch supervisor with over 30 years experience in transport and logistics. You will find me adept in communication, building excellent customer relations and rapport. My certifications include a Forklift licence, HC truck licence, Loader ticket, and experience with hook truck (4 years), front lift with truck and dog experience. Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team. Whilst my strengths lie in Hook Truck operating roles, I am open to any positions available. I have also trained colleagues in Hook Truck operations and in the field of workplace health and safety for which I am a strong advocate. Having worked an extensive overtime roster in my current position, you will find that my schedule is malleable to suit the needs of the company.

Experience :
Worked As Driver of Truck & Dog Hook Truck – Gold Coast at JJ Richards &Sons Pty Ltd from January 2012 to till now
2012 – Current JJ Richards &Sons Pty Ltd
Position: Driver

* Driver of Truck & Dog Hook Truck – Gold Coast
* Driver of Truck & Dog Hook Truck – Roma
* Driver of Front Lift
* Driver of Mini Skip
* Driver of Liquid Tanker

Worked As Senior Dispatch Supervisor at G James Glass & Aluminium from January 1993 to January 2012
1993 – 2012: G JAMES GLASS & ALUMINIUM, Gold Coast Qld
Position: Senior Dispatch Supervisor

Key responsibilities: * Liaise with other branches in the company dealing with materials and the transportation of those materials
* Ensure optimal safety standards are met by factory staff and company truck drivers at all times
* Ensure all supervised staff are appropriately attired with PPE and ensure safe workplace procedures are adhered to and applied
* Set daily tasks for drivers and labourers
* Ensure trucks are loaded and despatched correctly and on time
* Ensure factory materials are ready for orders to be loaded and despatched
* Liaise with onsite managers and crane coordinators
* Coordinate deliveries to meet contractors’ frequently changing requirements
* Liaise with commercial and domestic supervisors assisting with delivery orders and organising relevant documentation
* Order stock as required
* Engage and supervise contracted trucks and drivers
* Perform periodical inductions for new employees
* Operate forklift and overhead cranes
* Member of Health & Safety Committee
* First Aid Officer

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Worked As truck driver at Biddles Transport from April 1991 to August 1993
dropping of cement , and various pallets

Worked As Labourer / Saw & Machinery Press Operator at C.S.R. WOOD PRODUCTS from January 1991 to January 1993
1991 – 1993: C.S.R. WOOD PRODUCTS, Bundamba Qld
Position: Labourer / Saw & Machinery Press Operator
Key skills: * Sorting of materials
* Operating automotive saws
* Running of press line
* Forklift operation and loader driving