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• 11 / 2015 - 2/2016

  ELGAS - Swap N Go

  Casual Yard person: Cylinder delivery

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• 4 / 2003 - 9/2015

  Yates Freight Ltd

  Truck Driver/Forklift Operator: Truck Driver/Forklift Operator, Yates Freight Ltd (trucking firm) April 2003 - September 2015 Yates Freight Ltd is contracted to New Zealand Post and at the time of employment they also contracted with Halls Refrigeration Responsibilities: • Operated and drove trucks to transport goods and materials over long and short distances • Planned trip logistics and obtained necessary documents to transport goods • Loaded and unloaded cargo • Ensured cargo is secured properly compliant with safety requirements • Followed safety procedures for transporting hazardous goods • Performed pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle • Recorded cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel expenditure • Managed bills of lading • Maintained log books • Communicated with dispatcher, other drivers and customers by means of wireless devices and on-board computers • Reported any incidents to dispatcher • Followed all appropriate traffic laws • Reported serious mechanical problems to the managers • Kept truck and associated equipment tidy and in good working order • Operated and maintained forklift to move material through facility as required • Stacked pallets in designated areas; cleaned up and disposed of scraps, cardboard, plastic wrap, and strapping and placed in proper containers • Loaded and unloaded all trucks using various forklifts and hand trucks • Operated stand up/reach truck forklift loading and unloading product in sub-zero freezer

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• 1 / 1997 - 4/2003

  Armitron Paper

  Driver/Storeperson/Forklift Operator: Driver/Storeperson/Forklift Operator (Armitron Paper, now known as Daltons Fine Paper) 1997 - 2002 Working for a paper company was a great experience and all the different aspects that go into this was an eye opener. Responsibilities: • Picked, packed, and scanned orders using a RF gun and doing inventory • Received and processed warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store) • Performed inventory controls and kept quality standards high for audits • Kept a clean and safe working environment and optimise space utilisation • Completed diary logs into inventory • Reported any discrepancies • Communicated and cooperated with supervisors and coworkers • Followed quality service standards and complied with procedures, rules and regulations • Drove van and 6 tonne truck when required (being 90% of the job) • Operated and maintained forklift to move material through facility as required • Stacked pallets in designated areas; cleaned up and disposed of scraps, cardboard, plastic wrap, and strapping and placed in proper containers • Loaded and unloaded all trucks using various forklifts and hand trucks

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• 1 / 1979 - 1/1997

  NZ Post office

  Senior Mail Officer New Zealand Post Office now known: Senior Mail Officer New Zealand Post Office now known as New Zealand Post 1979 - 1997 During my time with NZ Post we were given the opportunity to move within the organisation which allowed myself to educate my way through the many departments. Whether this be mail sorting, money handling and or supervising Responsibilities: Senior Mail Officer / Acting Supervisor • Bundled, labelled, and routed sorted mail to designated areas depending on destinations and according to established procedures and deadlines • Supervised other mail sorters • Trained new workers • Distributed incoming mail into the correct boxes or pigeonholes • Searched directories to find correct addresses for redirected mail • Cleared jams in sorting equipment • Checked items to ensure that addresses are legible and correct, that sufficient postage has been paid or the appropriate documentation is attached, and that items were in a suitable condition for processing • Rewrapped soiled or broken parcels • Weighed articles to determine required postage • Sorted odd-sized mail by hand, sorted mail that other workers had been unable to sort, and segregated items requiring special handling • Dumped sacks of mail onto conveyors for culling and sorting Postal Counter (NZPO handling stamps and cash) • Kept money drawers in order, and recorded and balanced daily transactions • Weighed letters and parcels; costs based on type, weight, and destination; and affixed correct postage • Obtained signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail. • Registered, certified, and insured letters and parcels • Sold and collected payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail and envelopes • Answered questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes • Complete forms regarding changes of address, or theft or loss of mail, or for special services such as registered or priority mail • Put undelivered parcels away, retrieve them when customers came to claim them, and complete any related documentation • Received letters and parcels, and place mail into bags • Fed mail into postage cancelling devices or hand stamped mail to cancel postage. Pay Clerk (NZPO 2 years) • Prepped pay information(timesheets) before sending to pay centre for completion • Paid out cash for staff that preferred not to use bank accounts • Provided payroll information by answering questions and requests • Maintained payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes • Maintained employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

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