Michael Rees
Bridgend,Mid Glamorgan
Summary
A forward thinking, capable and committed worker with a proven ability to meet agreed deadlines, co-ordinate and work to defined safety methodologies within a structured environment. Focused on any task at hand and able to utilise all existing knowledge and experiences to complete every job in the safest and most efficient way possible and to give practical solutions and alternatives to improve work processes. Have very good communicating skills and capable of providing guidance to both in house and third party teams. Experienced and approachable individual with professional, friendly and polite manner. Confident, quick learner comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Maintains excellent quality standards through thorough checks and proactively suggesting process improvements. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse worker
Amazon
Kenfig, Mid Glamorgan
2023.11 - Current
- Coordinated with team members for effective task completion.
- Packed orders accurately to prevent damages during transit.
- Followed health and safety guidelines with diligent use of protective gear.
- Ensured safety standards with regular equipment maintenance checks.
- Handled customer returns professionally, ensuring satisfactory resolutions were reached.
- Kept warehouse clean, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Assisted in staff training to ensure operational efficiency.
- Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.
- Communicated with all levels of staff, maintaining positive, productive working environments.
- Attended shift briefings to understand work requirements.
- Ensured picking documentation was completed correctly.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Performed duties safely in line with warehouse rules, promoting best working practices.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Consistently achieved daily picking targets through a diligent work ethic and dedication to team success.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
House painter
Self
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
2021.03 - Current
- Managed timely project completion with excellent time management skills.
- Consulted with clients on colour selection leading to high customer satisfaction rate.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines minimising risk of injury at work sites.
- Stripped old paint from surfaces, achieving a clean base for new application.
- Achieved smooth finish by carefully applying multiple layers of paint.
- Removed fixtures before painting preventing any unnecessary stains or spills.
- Complete understanding of different types of paints resulted in superior finishes every time.
- Sealed surfaces after painting prolonging life of the paintwork.
- Utilised brushes, rollers and sprays to apply paint, ensuring even coverage.
- Met tight deadlines for project completions ensuring high client retention rate.
- Cleaned tools post-use maintaining their longevity and functionality.
- Followed safety procedures whilst handling hazardous materials reducing risk of accidents.
- Applied primer to walls for better paint adhesion.
- Calculated necessary amount of paint or wallpaper to complete projects.
- Cleaned up floors, painting tools and supplies to remove excess and spilt paint.
- Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
- Measured and carefully applied materials to minimise wastage.
- Built rapport with clients to encourage referrals.
- Disposed of hazardous materials safely in line with COSHH.
- Completed thorough snagging and finishing.
- Responded quickly to maintenance and repair requests for enhanced customer service.
- Levelled surfaces by filling holes and cracks.
- Stripped old wallpaper and old paint.
Warehouse operator
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Llantrisant
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Responsible for the receipt, delivery and safe storage of dangerous goods.
- Loaded lorries to facilitate prompt delivery schedules.
- Performed routine maintenance on warehouse machinery to prevent breakdowns and delays.
- Supported other departments as required; demonstrated flexibility and team spirit.
- Kept clean work areas, promoting better productivity and safety standards.
- Stacked pallets, creating an organised storage system.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate records were kept.
- Updated computer systems with new stock data promptly after receipt of deliveries,.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining orderly stock locations.
- Packaged products securely for prevention of damage during transportation process.
- Handled fragile goods delicately, minimising product damage during transport.
- Demonstrated dedication to safety with regular equipment checks.
- Met tight deadlines by efficiently processing incoming shipments.
- Picked orders accurately, reducing instances of return or exchange.
- Used forklifts for swift movement of heavy items.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, improving overall workflow.
- Verified contents of shipments against invoices for accuracy assurance.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth warehouse operations.
- Followed all health and safety guidelines, contributing to a safe workplace environment.
- Organised products in designated areas, facilitating easier access and retrieval when needed.
- Picked average of [Number] daily orders using picking voice system, and handheld RF scanners.
- Inspected inventory to identify damaged or missing items.
- Understood and complied with changing safety, quality and production standards.
- Operation of conveyor belts ensured timely sorting of packages.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Loaded, secured and organised goods into delivery lanes ahead of dispatch.
- Safely operated forklifts, pump trucks and power pallet trucks to unload, lift and transfer warehouse goods.
- Secured pallets, cages and stillages in line with health and safety standards.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Scanned, sorted and diverted packages in order to carry out picking and packing responsibilities in line with accuracy targets.
- Completed and submitted appropriate dispatch paperwork in timely manner.
- Completed and submitted appropriate paperwork in timely manner.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Handled Goods In and Goods Out requests in line with company protocols.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- Maintained employee safety through observation of surroundings when moving cargo.
- Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
- Coordinated freight movements by maintaining constant communication through radio communication.
- Obeyed weight restrictions when loading cargo into transport.
- Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date freight records on [Type] system.
- Loaded vehicles using best practices to avoid over-weight or balance issues.
Production line team member
Bosch
Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan
2006.01 - 2007.01
- Line operative working to strict deadlines.
- Assisted in training new team members, providing them with thorough knowledge about procedures.
- Worked efficiently under pressure during peak times, maintaining consistent output quality.
- Ensured efficient workflow on the production line by quickly adapting to changes in production plans.
- Streamlined production process by identifying and rectifying bottlenecks.
- Increased efficiency through implementation of lean manufacturing principles.
- Regularly checked machinery performance, reporting any malfunctions promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections for quality assurance, ensuring all products met company standards.
- Followed health and safety regulations diligently, contributing to a safe working environment.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, minimising disruption to the production schedule.
- Adhered strictly to company's standard operating procedures whilst executing tasks.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues or improvements necessary for better productivity.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machinery for reduced downtime.
- Inspected finished goods meticulously, maintaining a high level of product quality.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering various roles within the team as required.
- Maintained high levels of organisation and cleanliness for clear and safe working environment.
- Created top-quality products by following strict standards and specifications.
- Manually loaded, unloaded and manoeuvred bulky goods, safely lifting and transporting heavy loads.
- Fed machinery with materials or equipment at steady pace to prevent blockages or damage.
- Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets.
- Replenished supplies to prevent downtime in production.
- Followed assembly instructions to accurately complete jobs.
- Aligned components to exact specifications to prevent inferior output.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained tools, equipment and machinery in good working order.
- Manually sorted and loaded goods.
- Inspected machinery for repair needs or removable blockages requiring attention.
- Maintained record of zero safety incidents and compliance with HSE regulations.
- Attended to needs of teammates for seamless production.
Fitter / fabricator
Venteck Ductwork Services
Pyle, Mid Glamorgan
1997.01 - 2006.01
- 4 years fitting various ventilation systems. 4 years sheet metal fabrication.
- Followed strict health and safety regulations for a safe working environment.
- Organised workspace effectively maximising productivity during shifts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of precision measuring instruments for accurate results.
- Inspected product quality through thorough examination of each component part.
- Operated manual and automated tools, maintaining optimal performance levels.
- Ensured safety standards with regular maintenance checks.
- Installed assemblies onto systems after finalising assembly preparation process successfully.
- Adapted quickly to new procedures, ensuring continuity of operations.
- Utilised hand tools and power tools safely whilst adhering to all protocols.
- Fabricated mechanical parts to enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Interpreted work instructions and job specifications to verify conformance to material and quality requirements.
- Reported material needs to supervisors to replenish inventory and reduce shortages.
- Calibrated precision measuring tools to support accuracy and efficiency and reduce errors.
- Welded and fabricated metal workpieces and equipment to meet project specifications.
- Measured components with precision for accuracy in component fabrication and assembly.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings and specifications for accurate component production.
- Operated variety of power tools and equipment to cut, shape and finish metal components for assembly.
- Used welding abilities to fabricate, assemble and repair metal parts.
- Analysed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to correctly disassemble and reassemble machinery.
- Adapted quickly to new fabrication methods as per evolving industry trends and technologies.
- Followed strict guidelines, achieving exceptional accuracy in measurements and cuts.
- Used welding skills to create strong, durable structures.
- Handled raw materials, resulting in high-quality end products.
- Ensured safety standards with regular maintenance of fabrication tools and equipment.
- Completed projects on time by prioritising tasks effectively.
- Worked closely with design team for superior product output.
- Wiped out rough spots using portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Read and interpreted technical schematics to understand and plan work sequences.
Education
1st year electrical installation GNVQ. - undefined
Bridgend College
2006.01 - 12 2007
C in English, D in math’s and sciences. - undefined
Porthcawl Comprehensive
1990.01 - 12 1996
Skills
- Experience in cold and clean room facilities
- Experience in team situations and team building situations
- Knowledge with various IT systems
- Actively maintain awareness of current developments within the company
- Oracle and Arriba computer systems
- Health and Safety training
- Fire safety training
- Dangerous goods handling courses
- Stock check and replenish training
- Counter balance and double reach fork truck experience
- Picking and packing
- Team player
- Safety compliance
- Manual handling
- Risk Assessments
- Stock management
- Quality Control
- Inventory control
- Inventory management
- Process Improvement
- Shipping and receiving
- Mathematics
- Manual handling training
- Pallet jack operation
- Deadline-driven
- Forklift and pallet machinery operation
- Safety regulation adherence
- High quality standards
- Order picking and packing
- Palletising
- Warehouse operations
- Production line management
- Heavy manual lifting
- Shipping
- Loading and unloading techniques
- Loading and unloading
- Fast-paced picking and packing
- Warehouse picking
- Damage control
- Box lifting
- Labelling and boxing
- Order picking and processing
- Assembly and production
- Warehouse Management System
- Quantity calculations
- Domestic decorating
- Mixing and thinning
- Wallpaper removal
- Tool care
- Eye for detail
- Accuracy
- Sanding and scraping
- Surface sealing
- Flexible
- Health and Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Steel fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal cutting
- Blueprints
- Metal welding
- Punctual
- Materials management
- Engineering drawings
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Raw materials knowledge
- Blueprints and specifications
- Scissor lift operation
- Hand and power tools
- Installation and maintenance
- Safety inspection
- Metalworking abilities
- Organisation
Timeline
Warehouse worker
Amazon
2023.11 - Current
House painter
Self
2021.03 - Current
Warehouse operator
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
2008.01 - 2011.01
Production line team member
Bosch
2006.01 - 2007.01
1st year electrical installation GNVQ. - undefined
Bridgend College
2006.01 - 12 2007
Fitter / fabricator
Venteck Ductwork Services
1997.01 - 2006.01
C in English, D in math’s and sciences. - undefined
Porthcawl Comprehensive
1990.01 - 12 1996