Cody Kirkpatrick Factory Hand Resume
Cody Kirkpatrick Factory Hand Resume
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Professional Statement
As a highly competent forklift operator, I bring a diversity of experiences to any warehouse role. Having had a
number of opportunities to grow during the last three years with Opie Manufacturing, I have held positions as
a labourer and forklift operator, Team Leader for a 400-meter powder coating line, and currently, as a flatbed
machine operator. Loading large packs of steel via a counter balance forklift into the machine to keep it
running, is a significant part of my current role. During this time, I have gained valuable knowledge and a clear
understanding of warehouse operations and processes.
I bring the added value of having excellent administrative and computer skills, gained form my time at Penrith
City Council, where I also developed good networking and communication skills whilst engaging with groups
and organisations involved in the Council’s various projects.
With a passion embedded in mining for sapphire and gold in the great outdoors, I bring the traits of patience,
diligence, determination and a willingness to work hard into the workplace and into any task that I undertake.
Key Strengths
Ability to operate a side shift/high reach forklift competently
Highly skilled in the use of a counter balance forklift
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Aptitude for learning automated and computerised processes for inventory control
Consistently conscious of safety hazards and protocols
Strong resilience and ability to adapt to various conditions and circumstances when required
Solution-focused mindset and problem solver
Career Summary
Dates Organisation Position
2018 - current Opie Manufacturing Machine Operator
2017 - 2018 Opie Manufacturing Leading Hand
2016 - 2017 Opie Manufacturing Labourer
2012 - 2016 Penrith City Council Administrative Assistant
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Career History
2016 - current
Opie Manufacturing
Established in 1962, Opie Manufacturing Group (OMG) is an Australian sheet metal manufacturer, offering a
wide range of quality stainless steel products and services. Located in Emu Plains, New South Wales, the
Opie Manufacturing Group manufacturing and metal processing facility is an expansive, state-of-the-art facility
covering over 4,000 square metres.
Key Responsibilities
Operating a side shift forklift to load flatbed machine
Maintaining and monitoring flatbed machine to ensure seamless operation
Operating a side shift/high reach forklift to move two-ton steel packs
Conducting periodic quality and assurance checks
Adhering to strict WHS protocols at all times
Key Achievements
95% run rate on machine running time
Key Responsibilities
Receiving and dispatching orders
Leading a team of four storemen
Housekeeping at the highest level
Assessing and planning for time management to ensure seamless operation of the powder coating
line
Ensuring the highest quality processes upkept throughout each individual batch
Key Achievements
100% orders completed within designated time frame
Key Responsibilities
General duties, including cleaning riveting
Folding flat steel sheets using press brake machines (Adira and Trumpf)
Manual handling of jobs and material offcuts
Key Achievements
Promoted to Leading Hand on a powder coating line for a one-year secondment
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2012 - 2016
Administrative Assistant
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Key Responsibilities
Event management on The Mondo Project, an outdoor community space in the heart of Penrith
Actively networking with local youth agencies to gain exposure to the project
Composing high quality minutes during Council meetings
General administrative support
Key Achievements
Member of project team awarded:
Two ZEST western Sydney projects awards
Highly commended - local government Youth Engagement Project 2014 and 2015
Referees
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Available on request
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