Arnika Millar
Huntly,WKO
Summary
I was employed by Aitchison Farms Ltd for 2 years. During that time, I excelled in farm equipment operation and teamwork, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise in irrigation management and animal care, coupled with a strong physical stamina, led to improved farm productivity and animal welfare. Demonstrated dependability and a results-driven approach, ensuring optimal farm performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Laborer
Aitchison Farms Ltd
Tahuna Waikato
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops, and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows and, goats
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks, trailers and railcars by hand or with forklift truck.
- Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying, divide land and improve organization.
- Improved farm efficiency through proper maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
- Contributed to overall farm cleanliness by regularly removing debris from fields following harvests.
- Implemented pest control measures while adhering to regulations regarding pesticide use and disposal methods.
- Optimized irrigation systems, resulting in better water conservation efforts on the farm.
- Used water hoses, disinfectant solutions and shovels to clean livestock pens.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Monitored and maintained irrigation systems to optimize water levels for crops.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
- Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
Education
Te Kauwhata College
Te Kauwhata, WKOSkills
- Heavy Lifting
- Farm equipment operation
- Physical Stamina and Endurance
- Animal Care
- Teamwork and Communication
- Pesticide Application Knowledge
- Insecticides Application
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
- Irrigation system management
- Equipment Operation
- Livestock Feeding Techniques
- Animal husbandry understanding
- Tractor Operation Proficiency
- Irrigation system
- Seed Planting Expertise
- Weed Control Techniques
- Animal Record Maintenance
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Tractor Operation
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Timeline
Farm Laborer
Aitchison Farms Ltd
06.2022 - 06.2024
Te Kauwhata College