GABRIEL RUS
Barnsley
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust skill set in communication solutions, strategic thinking, and advanced problem-solving. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability within dynamic work environments, facilitating team cohesion through effective collaboration strategies. Proficient in warehouse operations, including inventory management, equipment operation, and safety compliance. Committed to maintaining high quality standards and ensuring punctuality assurance in fast-paced settings. Career goals include leveraging technical skills and strategic insights to drive operational excellence and team success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse Operative
NEXT
Wath-upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
- Managed routine warehouse tasks safely and efficiently, consistently adhering to site safety standards
- Upheld high standards of warehouse cleanliness and order supporting safe day-to-day operations
- Identified and removed damaged products, quickly replacing items with quality stock to minimise customer delays.
- Working with picking robots
Production Operative
Cranswick
Wombwell, South Yorkshire
2024.06 - 2025.01
- Followed production schedule to achieve set time scales and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production targets, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Attended training to keep up to date on safety standards, production regulations and company best practices.
Picker and Packer
GXO
Barnsley , South Yorkshire
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Picking and packing products for customers orders
Production Operative (assembly and testing coils)
Agency
Kiveton , South Yorkshire
2022.04 - 2023.07
- Working with machine after a specific program to build industrial coils after specific orders
- Testing the coils according to specifications with specific types of amperage
- Packing coils after specific strict instructions and prepare the for delivery
Production Operative (food production)
Greencore
Kiveton , South Yorkshire
2021.07 - 2022.04
- Kept production areas clean and obstacle-free to minimise risk of accident or injury.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to reach set production targets.
- Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals.
- Cleaned machinery to maintain good health and hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production targets, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Attended training to keep up to date on safety standards, production regulations and company best practices.
- Wore company-mandated PPE for work tasks, staying within safety guidelines and following regulations.
- Removed finished pieces from production lines and moved to packing, storage, or transport locations.
Production Operative (glass bottles)
Beatson Clark
Barnsley , South Yorkshire
2020.09 - 2021.06
- Collaborated with fellow team members to reach set production targets.
- Checked item quality throughout production stages to prevent errors.
- Packed and secured items for shipment without damage.
- Counted and confirmed products whilst packing, minimising errors.
- Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals.
Chilled cooking and cooling
Cranswick
Barnsley , South Yorkshire
2019.12 - 2020.09
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Preparation of meatballs and surveillance of cooking process after specific receipts.
Picker and Packer
GXO
Barnsley , South Yorkshire
2018.06 - 2019.01
- Checked all items for damage or faults before packing to minimise customer returns.
- Safely operated packing, wrapping, bubble wrap and strapping machines when packaging parcels.
- Maintained a clean and organised work area, facilitating easier access to products and improving workflow.
- Kept warehouse and work areas clean, tidy and hazard-free to maintain safe working environment.
- Operated hand-held scanners to efficiently locate items in the warehouse, speeding up the picking process.
- Handled fragile items with care during the picking and packing process, using appropriate materials for protection.
- Accurately picked customer orders from warehouse stock, maintaining high accuracy levels to minimise errors.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with colleagues, helping each other to resolve issues.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily targets, contributing to an increase in overall productivity.
- Kept products separated, organised and in good rotation for easy retrieval.
Despatch Operative
Aldy
Goldthorpe , South Yorkshire
2018.01 - 2018.06
- Used Reach lollop to safely retrieve, transport and deposit heavy pallets.
- Packaged items securely, minimising risk of damage during and after despatch.
- Worked with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate processing and despatch of high-value orders.
- Picking orders using voice control handsets in chill environment
Despatch Operative
Kuehne+Nagel
London, London
2016.01 - 2017.11
- Accurately processed orders to sustain dispatch efficiency and precision
- Managed packaging processes to optimise parcel safety and efficiency
- Followed instructions meticulously for accurate and complex order assembly
- Processed return orders, including inspection, restocking, or disposal of items.
- Handled sensitive and fragile goods with care, ensuring secure packaging for transit.
- Used Reach lollipop to safely retrieve, transport and deposit heavy pallets.
Production Operative
Kerry Foods
London, London
2015.12 - 2016.12
- Collaborated with fellow team members to reach set production targets.
- Independently packaged and labelled items within tight deadlines.
- Followed production schedule to achieve set time scales and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production targets, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Preparation of ready to go meals
- Food production and despatch operations
Maintenance Technician
SEWS
Deva, Hunedoara
2008.11 - 2010.10
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs safely.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in machinery, promptly repairing to minimise downtime in production processes.
- Delivered technical support to production teams, resolving equipment issues swiftly to maintain operational flow.
Maintenance Electrotehnician
LisaDraxelmaierAutoPart
Hunedoara, Hunedoara
2005.05 - 2008.10
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Liaised with external contractors and suppliers to coordinate major repair works, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Documented maintenance procedures and repair works, providing a clear record for compliance and future reference.
- Conducted risk assessments for maintenance activities, identifying and mitigating potential hazards to personnel and equipment.
- Provided technical support to production team, ensuring seamless integration of maintenance activities with daily operations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring availability for emergency repairs and routine maintenance tasks.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Food safety
Online courses
Green CSCS Card - Construction
Online courses
BarnsleyNVQ Level 1 - EAL LEVEL 1 IN Introductory Welding Skills
BETTERWELD
Shafton, South YorkshireUnfinished Civil Architecture -
POLITEHNICA
Timisoara, TimisA-Levels - Electro
Anghel Saligny College
Simeria, HunedoaraFLT SKILLED OPERATOR
MGM Training Academy
BarnsleySkills
- Developed effective communication solutions for diverse teams
- Applied decisive judgement in complex scenarios
- Demonstrated advanced problem-solving abilities effectively
- Showcased flexibility within dynamic work environments
- Facilitated team cohesion through effective collaboration strategies
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical skills
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to follow instructions
- Basic math skills
- Good communication
- Psychical stamina
- Quality checking
- Basic machine operation
- Order picking
- Inventory management
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Manual handling
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Lifting and sorting
- Picking and packing
- Fast-paced picking and packing
- Packaging and repackaging
- Warehouse operations
- Product scanning
- Time management proficiency
- Barcode scanning
- Health and safety procedures
- Box lifting
- Punctuality assurance
- Safety and compliance
- Labelling
- Labelling stock
- Attentiveness to detail
- Quality standards
- Packing procedures
- Basic computer literacy
- Warehouse operating procedures
- Warehouse environment safety
- Stocktaking
- Palletising
- Basic math
- Assembly and production
- Risk Assessments
- Stock replenishment
- Package preparation
- Machinery operation
- Inbound processing
- Hazardous materials handling
- proficiency
- Equipment Maintenance
Languages
English
Romanian
Hobbies and Interests
- Astrophysics
Languages
6,C2,6,C2
Timeline
Warehouse Operative
NEXT
2025.10 - 2026.04
Production Operative
Cranswick
2024.06 - 2025.01
Picker and Packer
GXO
2023.08 - 2024.04
Production Operative (assembly and testing coils)
Agency
2022.04 - 2023.07
Production Operative (food production)
Greencore
2021.07 - 2022.04
Production Operative (glass bottles)
Beatson Clark
2020.09 - 2021.06
Chilled cooking and cooling
Cranswick
2019.12 - 2020.09
Picker and Packer
GXO
2018.06 - 2019.01
Despatch Operative
Aldy
2018.01 - 2018.06
Despatch Operative
Kuehne+Nagel
2016.01 - 2017.11
Production Operative
Kerry Foods
2015.12 - 2016.12
Maintenance Technician
SEWS
2008.11 - 2010.10
Maintenance Electrotehnician
LisaDraxelmaierAutoPart
2005.05 - 2008.10
Green CSCS Card - Construction
Online courses
NVQ Level 1 - EAL LEVEL 1 IN Introductory Welding Skills
BETTERWELD
Unfinished Civil Architecture -
POLITEHNICA
A-Levels - Electro
Anghel Saligny College
NVQ Level 2 - Food safety
Online courses
FLT SKILLED OPERATOR
MGM Training Academy