Edgar Rivera
Te Awamutu,WKO
Summary
A valuable worker with outstanding knowledge of processes and equipment use and repair. Proven history of punctuality and consistently great work. Committed to providing best-in-class support and working quickly without sacrificing quality. A dependable worker who is knowledgeable about farm equipment and machinery and capable of performing routine maintenance and repairs. Skilled at feeding, watering and exercising livestock. A reliable worker takes pride in delivering efficient and high-quality farm operations. Excellent communicator who works effectively with farm owners and team members. Quick and eager learner willing to take on additional tasks when required. An efficient safely operates forklifts and hand trucks. Adept at maintaining production equipment and machinery. Skilled at examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Farming Assistant
Inghams New Zealand
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
- Monitored and maintained irrigation systems to optimize water levels for crops.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
Farm Manager
Pikiroa Organic Farm
11.2010 - 01.2020
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Led team of 3-4 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Developed operational budget and monitored farm expenses to enforce and achieve budget adherence.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Directed sustainable waste recycling operations to reduce environmental impact.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock.
- Maintained farm records and documentation.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Collected and reported on metrics related to stock growth, production actions and environmental assessments to facilitate effective decision-making.
- Maintained a tidy, clean and well-organized cowshed for optimal productivity and professionalism.
Unit Heard Manager
Almarai Company Limited
06.1993 - 06.2010
- Handled employee relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and team satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve performance.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness regarding farm operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Magalang National High School
PhilippinesSkills
- Organic Farming
- Animal Husbandry Understanding
- Forklift Operation
- Crop Planting and Fertilization
- Heavy Lifting
- Livestock Management
- Machinery Operation
- Clean Equipment
- Quality Checks
- Safety Management
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Livestock Feeding
- Tractor and Implement Operation
- Milking
Timeline
Farming Assistant
Inghams New Zealand
01.2020 - Current
Farm Manager
Pikiroa Organic Farm
11.2010 - 01.2020
Unit Heard Manager
Almarai Company Limited
06.1993 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Magalang National High School
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