Jaidyn Smith

10+ years in container logistics progressing from yard-level operations through to running a full container depot across import, export, and empty operations. Progressed from floor-level operations to overseeing the full scope of a container depot — covering FCL import and export, empty container management, wharf planning, and transport allocation across multiple terminals. Fully licensed across high-risk work including crane operations up to 60T, dogging, forklift, and fumigation.

Depot Supervisor - MKD Transcorp Pty Ltd

(2024-07)

Leads a team of 8 forklift operators and 3 gate clerks across all shifts — responsible for team leadership, rostering, recruitment, training, KPI monitoring, performance management, routine stocktakes, and maintaining stakeholder relationships across internal teams, shipping lines, and external customers.

• Manages the full Wharf Planning and Slotting responsibilities after the position was vacated — slotting 70+ FCL containers per day across 3 wharfs, following up on held containers and missing DOs, managing last-minute changes, creating SROs and stack running ex-wharf during downtime, and setting daily staffing levels from overnight bookings.
• Oversees all empty container operations — training gatehouse staff and forklift operators on company procedures, maintaining FIFO, resolving discrepancies, coordinating third-party stack runs, and working directly with shipping lines to manage surplus forecasting and keep outbound empties balanced against export releases.
• Runs daily yard and compliance checks across the customs bonded depot in partnership with the OH&S Manager — covering quarantine, customs, inductions, toolbox talks, drug and alcohol testing, and traffic management, with live resolution of equipment damage, unsafe behaviour, and complacency on the spot.
• Participates in internal and external audits and ensures accurate incident reporting is provided to management in line with company procedures.
• Covers forklift operations when attendance falls short and coaches empty handler and reach stacker operators on safe operation, task sequencing, priorities, and cutting wasted moves.
• Manages yard capacity across import, export, and empty streams — maintaining container locations, enforcing safe stacking standards, and planning yard layout to prevent congestion and maximise operational flow.
• Oversees container handling equipment maintenance schedules to ensure all forklifts and yard equipment are kept to safe operating standards and operational availability is maintained.

Transport Allocator - Tyne ACFS

(2023-07 - 2024-02)

• Allocated truck drivers for stack run requests and wharf time slots using 1-Stop VBS, 1-Stop Modal, and ContainerChain — creating SRIs to confirm container movements and ensure on-time terminal attendance.
• Planned and sequenced stack runs to maximise container throughput, determining container priorities, terminal order, and timing to keep drivers moving efficiently throughout the shift.
• Liaised directly with shipping lines and terminals to meet cut-off timelines, and managed PRA submissions ex Tyne ACFS into the terminal.
• Acted as the first and last point of coordination each day between customers, terminals, and shift teams — managing real-time delays, late additions, and ensuring clean handovers between day and night shifts.
• Managed daily operational reporting, weekly driver invoice reconciliation, credit request submission, and export manifesting through the 1-Stop system.

Yard Manager - Price & Speed Containers Pty Ltd

(2021-11 - 2023-03)

Managed end-to-end operations processing 5,000+ containers per annum across the customs bonded depot, overseeing fumigation programs, crane operations (reach stacker), and container scheduling to minimise congestion.

• Ensured ongoing compliance with Department of Agriculture and Border Force requirements under the Approved Arrangement framework, acting as the primary liaison for regulatory representatives during site visits and audits.
• Restructured yard workflows and task sequencing across the team, reducing the average operational day from 11 hours to 7 hours — without any reduction in output or compliance standards.
• Led a team of five, handling team leadership, KPI monitoring, and performance across the team, and putting in place better yard processes that made the site safer and more productive.
• Managed stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external customers to make sure service levels held up and issues got resolved quickly.

Fumigation Supervisor / Leading Hand - Price & Speed Containers Pty Ltd

(2020-04 - 2021-11)

• Supervised all fumigation operations and crane lifts, ensuring correct equipment selection and load securing in accordance with Chain of Responsibility regulations.
• Managed inventory levels, coordinated maintenance schedules, and accompanied quarantine, customs, and contractor representatives during site visits.
• Led toolbox talks and partnered with internal departments to investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Night Shift Container Forklift Driver - Price & Speed Containers Pty Ltd

(2019-06 - 2020-03)

• Prioritised and organised inbound and outbound container workflows for night and day shift unpacks across multiple work areas.
• Operated 12T forklift and tyre clamping equipment to unpack mining tyres, refrigerated produce, and general, slipsheet, and out-of-gauge freight from containers and flat racks.
• Conducted container fumigation setup, pre-treatment suitability checks, and repack of refrigerated containers for produce.

Produce Supervisor - Price & Speed Containers Pty Ltd

(2018-11 - 2019-06)

• Managed produce inspection workflows by order of priority, liaising directly with Quarantine and Biosecurity representatives during inspections and escorts.
• Trained new employees in safe work practices and company procedures; consolidated cool rooms and warehouse space for efficient freight movement.

Forklift Operator - Price & Speed Containers Pty Ltd

(2018-04 - 2018-11)

• Unpacked and repacked refrigerated containers and assisted supervisors and Quarantine/Biosecurity during sampling and inspection processes.
• Loaded and unloaded tautliner and roller trucks with palletised and airfreight cargo.

Various Roles - Flick Anticimex Pty Ltd

(2015-01 - 2018-04)

Progressed from fumigation labourer through to leading hand across container fumigation, pre-construction termite treatment, and general pest control. Responsible for treatment documentation, biosecurity compliance, customer communication, and stakeholder coordination across scheduling and reporting.

General and Casual Labour (Labour Hire)

(2013-01 - 2015-12)