Aaron Calvert
Clinton,OTA
Summary
I've been in many different jobs such as kitchen hand forklift operator in supermarket and silverfern farm jobs also dairy farming and spud farming and wanting to try something new always keen on learning new ability like truck driving
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Worker
Kildare farms
Clydevale, Balclutha
04.2023 - 05.2026
- Performed milking of cows using automated milking systems to ensure efficient dairy production.
- Assisted in soil preparation and fertilization for optimal crop growth.
- Feeding animals such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens on a regular basis.
- Assisted in the birthing process of cows and other livestock animals.
- Assisted with the breeding and raising of livestock, including calving and lambing.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Weighing animals at regular intervals to track their development progress.
- Maintaining records of livestock feedings, health checks.
- Cleaning animal pens and barns regularly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily farming tasks effectively.
- Handled planting, irrigation, fertilization and pest control.
- Identified pests, weeds, and plants to select appropriate pesticides and fertilizers.
- Moving hay bales into storage areas using tractors or other farm equipment.
- Operated machinery for mowing and freeding out.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition, and alleviate downtime.
- Conducted daily inspections of farm equipment, identifying need for repairs or adjustments.
- Applied troubleshooting methods to repair malfunctioning equipment.
- Repaired buildings, fences, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Checking animal enclosures for any damages that need repair.
- Adhering strictly to safety protocols while working with heavy machinery or hazardous chemicals on the farm.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during farming activities.
- Documented daily work activities in compliance with farm regulations.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
Farm Worker
Telford farms
Clinton, Balclutha
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Milking cows
- Cleaning animal pens and barns regularly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during farming activities.
- Documented daily work activities in compliance with farm regulations.
- Checking animal enclosures for any damages that need repair.
Dairy Farm Worker
Dobbie farms
Clinton, Balclutha
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Monitored animal health and welfare throughout daily routines.
- Monitored health of herd and identified animals requiring medical attention.
- Assisted in feeding and caring for dairy cattle on the farm.
- Assisted in milking cows using a vacuum-assisted milking system.
- Operated milking equipment to ensure efficient milk collection.
- Recorded data on milk production and animal health consistently.
- Maintained records of cow breeding, births, milk production, and health issues.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for optimal performance.
- Maintained cleanliness of barns and milking parlor areas regularly.
- Enforced safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Mixed feed rations according to instructions provided by nutritionists.
Education
Academy of New Zealand
City Center, ChristchurchSkills
- Livestock care
- Crop management
- Machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Forklift operation
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
Certification
- Certificate in hospitality
- F endorsement
- Meat processing level 1
Timeline
Farm Worker
Kildare farms
04.2023 - 05.2026
Farm Worker
Telford farms
03.2022 - 04.2023
Dairy Farm Worker
Dobbie farms
05.2018 - 05.2022
Academy of New Zealand