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Overview
Work History
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Fred Farmer

Gisborne,GIS

Summary

Proven team player and adept multitasker, I excel in fast-paced settings, as demonstrated at Pioneer, where I significantly contributed to team efficiency and productivity. With a strong foundation in problem-solving and time management, my work spans various roles, ensuring over 90% bruise-free produce in orchard tasks and enhancing safety in factory operations.

Overview

2015
2015
years of professional experience

Work History

Detassling

Pioneer
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Orchard Worker

Anil Singh Govt. Contractor
  • Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in center and tops of trees.
  • Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
  • Ensured cleanliness of workspaces by regularly disposing of waste materials and sanitizing tools as needed.
  • Removed brush, fallen fruit and trash to maintain clean and safe orchard.
  • Assisted with the planting process, ensuring proper spacing and depth for optimal tree growth and fruit production.
  • Reported presence of toxins and harmful irritants to supervisor.
  • Picked and unloaded fruit carefully to deliver Number% bruise-free produce.
  • Packed and loaded orchard harvests into appropriate boxes.
  • Followed safety procedures when climbing ladders, carrying Number pounds and using farm equipment.
  • Worked quickly and efficiently to deliver Number pounds of produce per Timespan.
  • Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
  • Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
  • Maintained safe work environment with standards of food and human safety regulated by Health Department.
  • Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.

Factory Worker

Pioneer
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Maintained a clean and safe workspace by adhering to safety protocols and regularly organizing the factory floor.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas, promoting a positive work environment.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to stay updated on best practices and identify areas for improvement within the facility.
  • Assisted in training new employees, providing guidance and sharing knowledge of factory processes.
  • Loaded and unloaded raw materials from trucks, ensuring timely delivery for production needs.
  • Adhered to strict safety regulations while operating heavy machinery, minimizing accidents on the factory floor.
  • Operated variety of machinery, contributing to diverse manufacturing tasks and flexibility in production needs.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to prevent unforeseen breakdowns, maintaining continuous production flow.
  • Played key role in meeting tight production deadlines, ensuring on-time delivery of orders to clients.
  • Trained new employees in machine operation and safety procedures, enhancing team capability and reducing accidents.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

Machine Operator

Pet Foods Gisborne
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.

Forestry Worker

Brent Rogers
02.1995 - 02.2015
  • Collected data on tree growth, disease, and other factors to inform long-term forest management strategies.
  • Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with team members, promoting a culture of workplace safety and hazard awareness.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks like pruning branches or removing dead wood from trees reducing potential hazards within the managed area.
  • Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
  • Monitored weather conditions closely to make informed decisions about daily work activities in dynamically changing environments.
  • Chopped down trees affected by storms or showing signs of disease.

Machine Operator

Cedenco Foods NZ
01.2000 - 05.2001
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Unsure? -

Gisborne Boys High
Gisborne, GIS

NZQA Forestry - Logging

Tairawhiti Polytechnic
Gisborne, GIS
12.2000

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Machine Operator

Cedenco Foods NZ
01.2000 - 05.2001

Forestry Worker

Brent Rogers
02.1995 - 02.2015

Detassling

Pioneer

Orchard Worker

Anil Singh Govt. Contractor

Factory Worker

Pioneer

Machine Operator

Pet Foods Gisborne

Unsure? -

Gisborne Boys High

NZQA Forestry - Logging

Tairawhiti Polytechnic
Fred Farmer