Justin Fraser
Invercargill,STL
Summary
Experienced Dairy Farm Hand with a strong background in milking operations and maintaining equipment hygiene. Skilled in monitoring cattle health and behavior, ensuring timely veterinary care when needed. Proficient in preparing balanced diets for dairy cattle and operating processing machinery to maintain production quality. Demonstrates expertise in tractor operation and heavy machinery, contributing to efficient farm operations and soil tillage.
Knowledgeable Dairy Farm Hand with many years of experience providing adequate care to dairy livestock through regular medicinal treatment and proper feedings. Diligent worker dedicated to maintaining high standards of milk quality and clean dairy facilities. Praised for providing exceptional breeding aid and observing cattle abnormalities.
Reliable Dairy Farm Hand with deep knowledge in dairy farm operations, including milking procedures, livestock care and maintenance of farming equipment. Strengths include strong work ethic, adaptability to different weather conditions and physical stamina for demanding tasks. Displayed commitment towards promoting animal welfare and improving milk production efficiency in past roles.
Dedicated Farm Hand with experience assisting farmers with daily tasks. Experience working weekends and evenings outdoors in snow, rain, humidity, and other inclement weather conditions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Hand
Missymoo dairies
Invercargill, Stl
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in milking cows and maintaining milking equipment, ensuring optimal hygiene and animal welfare standards were met.
- Monitored cattle health and behavior, promptly reporting any signs of illness to ensure timely veterinary care.
- Participated in feeding routines, preparing balanced diets to support the nutritional needs of dairy cattle.
- Operated dairy processing machinery, ensuring consistent production quality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, contributing to a safe and efficient production environment.
- Implemented maintenance schedules for machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing unexpected failures.
- Operated tractors to perform tillage, ensuring optimal soil conditions for planting and crop yield improvement.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Assisted in the transportation of feed and supplies, contributing to timely deliveries and effective farm operations.
- Collaborated with team members to manage daily farm tasks, enhancing productivity and workflow on the dairy farm.
- Monitored livestock movements during feeding, ensuring adherence to proper feeding schedules for optimal animal health.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
Machine Operator
Central Southland Excavation
Invercargill, Stl
08.2011 - 03.2012
Operating machinery,dairy farm conversions making lanes etc,earthworks,loading trucks and tractors,operating tractors, excavators rollers ,loaders,dozers.labouring
- Operated heavy excavation equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring timely project completion and optimal site management.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on excavators, reducing downtime and enhancing operational reliability across all projects.
- Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
- Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
Dairy Farm Hand
Harjit & Lesley Singh
Invercargill, Stl
06.2006 - 02.2011
- Assisted in milking cows and maintaining milking equipment, ensuring optimal hygiene and animal welfare standards were met.
- Monitored cattle health and behavior, promptly reporting any signs of illness to ensure timely veterinary care.
- Participated in feeding routines, preparing balanced diets to support the nutritional needs of dairy cattle.
Education
Mt Anglem
Invercargill, StlSkills
- Milking operations
- Animal welfare standards
- Cattle health monitoring
- Feed preparation
- Dairy processing machinery
- Equipment maintenance
- Tractor operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Farm safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Livestock management
- Soil tillage
- Veterinary reporting
- Operational efficiency
- Excavation techniques
- Maintenance scheduling
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Herd health monitoring
- Newborn calf care
- Supplement feeding
- Animal husbandry
- Fence repair
- Calving assistance
- Machinery operation
- Pasture management
- Vaccination administration
- Equipment operation
- Farm equipment operation
- Active listening
- Hand sprayer
- Sustainable agriculture
- Groundskeeping and plowing
- Livestock care
- Livestock husbandry
- Workload management
- Livestock marking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Herd management
- Irrigation systems
- Dairy Farming
- Farm operations management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dairy Farm Hand
Missymoo dairies
05.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Central Southland Excavation
08.2011 - 03.2012
Dairy Farm Hand
Harjit & Lesley Singh
06.2006 - 02.2011
Mt Anglem