Jatinder Pal Singh
Papamoa,New Zealand
Summary
For over a decade, my strong passion for the kiwifruit industry has fueled my dedication, beginning in 2010. I've gained diverse skill set, showed at tasks from harvesting to collaborative seasonal activities like pruning and picking. Expertise in grafting techniques and orchard maintenance ensures optimal plant growth and health. Proficient in safely transporting harvested goods, I excel in training new team members to uphold quality standards. Detail-oriented, I prioritise fruit preparation for packaging and transportation, emphasising quality throughout. I maintain cleanliness and organisation in the orchard, enhancing safety and efficiency during busy seasons. Versatile in orchard development projects, I contribute to construction, repairs, and conversions, including planning and designing new orchards. Driven by an enduring passion, I'm prepared to deliver excellence and meaningful contributions to any endeavour in the kiwifruit industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchard Management
Paul Enterprises Limited
02.2017 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the training of new team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality work from all staff.
- Prepared fruit for packaging or transport, ensuring harvested produce was ready for prompt delivery to market or processing facilities.
- Enhanced fruit quality by implementing proper picking techniques and ensuring careful handling of produce.
- Maintained clean and organised workspaces within the orchard to promote safety and efficiency during harvest season.
- Orchard development such as; orchard construction, repairs, maintenance, pre harvest strengthening, green/gold conversion, AG beam conversion, rural farm fencing, under-vine shelter and more.
- Planing, designing and building new and established orchards.
Orchard Worker
Takhar Trust
02.2010 - 02.2017
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete seasonal tasks such as bud thinning, winter/summer pruning, fruit thinning tie down and picking.
- grafted by placing a portion of one plant into or on a root in such way that a union will be formed and the partners will continue to grow.
- Kept up to date with orchard maintenance by preforming appropriate work such as mowing, spraying, vine work, fertiliser, spray pollination (bees and artificial), shelter trimming, irrigation, planting, training and machinery work.
- Transported harvested goods efficiently by safely attaching trailers or wagons to tractors as needed.
Education
Certificate - Horticulture
NZQA
Advanced Certificate Level 4 - Horticulture
NZQA
Skills
- Planting techniques
- Machinery Maintenance
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Team communications
- Health and safety procedures
- Workforce Planning
Timeline
Orchard Management
Paul Enterprises Limited
02.2017 - 08.2023
Orchard Worker
Takhar Trust
02.2010 - 02.2017
Certificate - Horticulture
NZQA
Advanced Certificate Level 4 - Horticulture
NZQA
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