Colin Penno
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
My expertise spans from agrochemical handling to effective livestock care, and machinery maintenance. Dependable worker knowledgeable about farm equipment and machinery and capable of performing routine maintenance and repairs. Skilled at feeding, watering and exercising livestock. Efficient Farm Hand safely operates forklifts and hand trucks. Adept at maintaining production equipment and machinery. Skilled at examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Technician
Barenbrug NZ
Darfield , CAN
02.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with other team members to complete daily tasks efficiently and maintain a safe work environment.
- Operated various types of heavy machinery such as tractors, combines, and planters with precision to optimize fieldwork efficiency.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing resources such as water, fuel, and feed supplies.
- Increased crop yield by implementing efficient irrigation techniques and proper nutrient management.
Farm Hand
K and S Early
Methven, CAN
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, shearing sheep, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
Stock Manager
Cleardale Station
Mid Canterbury
07.2006 - 12.2011
- Planed and implemented movement of sheep and cattle.
- Organised and oversaw crutching and shearing of sheep.
- Recorded and tagged stud calves born.
- Organised staff to carry out stock work.
Education
Kaikorai Primary
Dunedin, NZBalmacewen Intermediate
Dunedin, NZKaikorai Valley College
Dunedin, NZNew Plymouth Boys' High School
New Plymouth, NZAgriculture
Aoraki Polytech
Timaru, NZSkills
- Agrochemical handling
- Livestock care
- Crop Management
- Field Scouting
- Crop Rotation
- Irrigation Systems
- Fertilizer Application
- Pest Control
- Harvest Planning
- Animal Care
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- Grow Safe Standard Certificate
- Chemical Handling and Storage Certificate
- Certified Handler
- Confined Spaces and Gas Detection Certificate
- Working at Heights Basic Certificate
- Spill Response training Certificate
- Forklift Operating Skills Certificate
- Heavy Vehicle License
- Drivers License, classes 1,2,3,4, and 5
- F,R,W License
Affiliations
- Music
- Running
- Walking
Timeline
Farm Technician
Barenbrug NZ
02.2017 - Current
Farm Hand
K and S Early
01.2012 - 01.2017
Stock Manager
Cleardale Station
07.2006 - 12.2011
Kaikorai Primary
Balmacewen Intermediate
Kaikorai Valley College
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Agriculture
Aoraki Polytech
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