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Kahukuraawhitia Harmon

Kahukuraawhitia Harmon

Napier City,HKB

Summary

Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. Hardworking Field Worker knowledgeable about managing schedules, maintaining equipment and updating records. Familiar with operating in wide range of field environments. Flexible schedule coupled with physical fitness to take on any challenge.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursery Field Worker

Genesis Nursery
Napier
09.2023 - Current
  • Operated tractor and trailer to transport items around on sites.
  • Limited training/experience operating a forklift.
  • Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to encourage good growth.
  • Used secutures to trim suckers from plants to control growth, increase limb health and improve overall growth.
  • Observed and listened to machinery operations to detect equipment malfunctions.
  • Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
  • Planted rootstock.
  • Trimmed laterals and suckers from plants.
  • Helped graft onto rootstock.
  • Taped plants to stakes to encourage straight growth.

Arborist Assistant

Kereru Tree Services
06.2023 - 08.2023


  • Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
  • Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
  • Supported landscaping operations in various locations using design and functionality as paramount principles.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
  • Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.

Vegetable Farmer

Wainawa River Est.
09.2022 - 11.2022

Graded, washed, packed and stacking of pumpkins prior to being sent to supermarkets to be sold. Making sure amount, size and paperwork is correct before distribution.

Lotto and Superette Attendant

Springfield Superette
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Received product shipments and organized in stockroom storage area.
  • Tagged merchandise and neatly stocked on shelves and display areas.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
  • Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
  • Organized shelves to remove slow moving items and add new merchandise.
  • Assisted customers in finding items and explained benefits and services to increase sales and satisfaction.
  • Reviewed prices and performed audits to detect and correct price discrepancies.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Machine Operator (Powders/Liquids) & Distribution

Hansells Ltd
03.2010 - 03.2021


  • Set up and operated machinery in line with line orders and dockets
  • Assigning co workers of duty's while running of production is operating smoothly
  • Time keeping throughout the day of any reasons for stoppages eg; break downs, meal breaks, washouts, meetings
  • Complied fully with safety requirements to protect personnel and company assets
  • Read and understood specifications to understand job requirements
  • Checked equipment before shifts to handle routine maintenance and notify management of advanced repair needs.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
  • Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
  • Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.

Cellar Hand

Estate
03.2009 - 06.2009


  • Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow
  • Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging
  • Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays
  • Completed all required paperwork within anticipated timeframes.
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
  • Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
  • Connected pipes between vats and processing equipment.
  • Took samples every to compare quality with specifications.
  • Dumped, poured and loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Vineyard Worker

Atarangi Vineyard, Martinborough
08.2008 - 03.2009
  • Completed on-time harvesting to bring in top-quality and top amounts of desired grapes
  • Tied stakes to wires to give plants optimal pathways for growth
  • Suckered plants to remove unnecessary shoots to optimize canopy
  • Removed top of growth tips of shoots to encourage lateral shoot growth
  • Packaged and pruned individual bunches according to ripeness and color
  • Swamped full fruit lugs into bins at harvest time.

Bottling Operator

Martinborough Bottling
06.2003 - 08.2003
  • Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
  • Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Seasonal Worker

Vineyards/Orchards
01.2000 - 01.2008

Picked onion seeds and planted onions.

Picked corn.

Orchard worker.

Picked potatoes.

Harvested grapes. Wire lifting, bud rubbing. Pruning and stripping of vines. Putting up nets. Leaf plucking of vines.

Picked feijoas.

Education

Kuranui College
Greytown, WGN

Horticulture

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, WGN

Skills

  • Machine Setups
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Workflow Efficiency
  • General Housekeeping
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Greeting Visitors
  • Compliance Requirements

Timeline

Nursery Field Worker

Genesis Nursery
09.2023 - Current

Arborist Assistant

Kereru Tree Services
06.2023 - 08.2023

Vegetable Farmer

Wainawa River Est.
09.2022 - 11.2022

Lotto and Superette Attendant

Springfield Superette
08.2021 - 12.2021

Machine Operator (Powders/Liquids) & Distribution

Hansells Ltd
03.2010 - 03.2021

Cellar Hand

Estate
03.2009 - 06.2009

Vineyard Worker

Atarangi Vineyard, Martinborough
08.2008 - 03.2009

Bottling Operator

Martinborough Bottling
06.2003 - 08.2003

Seasonal Worker

Vineyards/Orchards
01.2000 - 01.2008

Kuranui College

Horticulture

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Kahukuraawhitia Harmon