Work History

• 8/2013 - 4/2024

  delivered Coca Cola products to pubs, petrol stati

  Owner / Truck Driver: Duties: * Operated Heavy Rigid and Heavy Combination trucks delivered Coca Cola products to pubs, petrol stations, schools & shops * Manoeuvred truck into loading /unloading positions, followed loading crew signals; checked that vehicle & loading equipment were properly positioned; loaded goods onto the truck using a forklift or other lifting equipment * Ensured loads were correctly placed and secured to avoid damage to the truck or goods * Drove defensively & handled hazardous road conditions; calculated the weight of loads to comply with load limits * Carried out vehicle maintenance, such as checking brakes, oil, electrical systems and changed tyres * Carried out and completed paperwork and accurately maintained a log book with details of deliveries * Adhered to safe work practices and stayed alert to possible hazards to avert personal or other injuries * Mindful of stock temperatures and noise of fridges whilst delivering in residential areas * Adhered to legal requirements in regards to rest breaks; undertook regular VIC Roads Health Checks * Inspected / maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure that vehicle was safe to operate and in proper working condition; reported any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles * Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to base or other vehicles * Ensured load arrived undamaged; experienced in techniques to safely unload stock that has shifted around * Shared experiences, discussed among other drivers best routes, store access, obstacles & safety hazards to achieve optimum delivery & results; used common sense attitude to driving & followed company policies * Maintained awareness of other driver's perception of large transport vehicles, low bridges, load limits & curfews * Facilitated training, motivation, mentoring of new drivers, to achieve efficient delivery of services

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• 8/2010 - 8/2013

  linfox

  Store person / Forklift Driver: Duties: * Operated in a diverse range of warehouse and distribution centre environments including Pharmaceutical, Food Manufacturing, Furniture, Auto parts and cold storage environments with temperatures down to -23 degrees * Operated various equipment including Forklift, Stock Pickers, Counterbalance, reach, high reach, twin Tyne, grab & double deep racking; reported Forklift / vehicle maintenance needs * Experienced operating Toyota, Crown, Hyster and Linde Forklifts and stock pickers & a range of Tiggers & Zippy's * Processed, picked & packed customer orders, completed paperwork & prepared for dispatch; prepared invoices * Moved stock / heavy items using forklift machinery, stacked and restacked items when needed * Ensured goods were stored correctly in warehouse so they could be located easily when making up orders * Loaded completed orders onto trucks ready for transport ensured loads were evenly and securely placed * Operated RF Scanners; voice picking, pick to light and pen & paper * Stock Management; conducted stock rotation, inventory and replenishment * Unloaded and obtained a receipt for goods delivered and verified incoming goods received * Liaised with staff, suppliers, customers and senior management * Maintained documents and records, including courier / dispatch and consignment documentation * Ensured stock rotation procedures were adhered to' processed consignment notes & maintained daily records * Proposed changes in the warehouse or equipment or procedures * Provided training, instruction and information for new staff including OH&S * Kept a record of daily operations; maintained warehouse safety and security programs and activities * Maintained workplace hygiene, occupational health and safety and security procedures

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• 8/2004 - 12/2009

  Kadac Pty Ltd

  Warehouse Manager: Duties: * Led & supervised a team of up to 25 to ensure policies & procedures were adhered and met company objectives * Managed all departments including inwards goods, quarantine, labeling, pick/packing and dispatch * Motivated team members to achieve set goals and promoted individual accountability * Effective troubleshooting and solved any operational or staffing problems; ordered stock; coordinated stock takes * Supervised staff engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products and goods; inward/outward goods * Hired staff, evaluated their performance/conformance to regulations; recommended personnel actions as needed * Staff coaching and development; prepared employee work schedules and rosters * Implemented policies, procedures and systems to achieve optimum results * Negotiated with transport suppliers to improve supply chain efficiency / sustainability * Reviewed invoices, consumption reports and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods * Liaised with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales and purchasing * Responded to customers' and shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services * Ensured distribution targets met schedule demands and resolved problems that may cause delays * Controlled, maintained & analysed expenses, coordinated, planned & prepared the cyclical & major stock takes * Minimised any waste and unnecessary costs to create a streamlined process and fast production times * Developed/documented standard/emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing & shipping goods

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