Luka Walton
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Dedicated Dairy Farm Hand with over three years of experience working with farm animals and agriculture. Proven to withstand harsh weather conditions and accomplish physically demanding tasks. Great communicator capable of working independently and assisting others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Assistant
Maryallen Farms
12.2021 - Current
- Regular twice a day milking
- Operating wash down procedures of milk plant
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of Cattle stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Herded livestock.
- Operated tractors while towing and using machinery.
Dairy Farm Assistant
David And Linda Wilson
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Milking twice a day
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of Cattle stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Herded livestock.
- Used tractors while towing and operating machinery
Relief Milker
Brent Moody
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Milking twice a day
- Cleaning Milking shed
Relief Milker
Brats Farm/Todd Hayes
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Milking twice a day
- Cleaning milking shed
Education
Three Level 3 Unit Standards -
Ag ITO
Waikato, NZNCEA Level 3 -
Hillcrest High School
Hamilton, NZ11.2020
Standard First Aid Course -
St Johns
Waikato, NZ2019
Skills
- Team communication
- Farm safety protocols
- Herd health monitoring
- Machinery operation
- Attention to detail
- Calving assistance
- Animal welfare
- Milking proficiency
- Time management
- Breeding knowledge
- Physical stamina
- Record keeping
- Livestock Health
- Milking Machines
- Tractor Operation
- Livestock Herding
Hobbies
- Have a upgraded 4wd ute that I like to take for drives with my mates and do 4wd tracks
- I have been trampling my whole life and have walked most the great walks in NZ
- I have a roof top tent that I travel the country with on my time off
- I play for the Hamilton Marist under 85s
References
Greg Fox- Maryallen farms - 027 4949523
Brent Moody - 021 02724411
Hugh Waiklen- 027 8398745
Peter Kane- 027 6955359
Timeline
Dairy Farm Assistant
Maryallen Farms
12.2021 - Current
Dairy Farm Assistant
David And Linda Wilson
03.2021 - 12.2021
Relief Milker
Brent Moody
01.2020 - 02.2021
Relief Milker
Brats Farm/Todd Hayes
01.2019 - 12.2020
Three Level 3 Unit Standards -
Ag ITO
NCEA Level 3 -
Hillcrest High School
Standard First Aid Course -
St Johns
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