Robert Foster
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Versatile professional Tractor Operator, with experience operating and tending to agricultural production, not limited to but including tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Conducted operations to meet company safety standards and procedures. Highly organized with good communication skills. Highly- motivated employee with desire to take on a new challenge, with a strong work ethic attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Constellation brands
Blenheim , Blenheim
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Transported soil, manure, fertilizer and other farm products between sites using tractor trailers.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of tasks assigned.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning health and safety procedures.
- Provided support during harvesting season by operating combines or other large machinery.
- Drove tractors according to job needs.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
- Maintained grounds using lawnmower, tractors and other types of equipment.
- Operated rubber-wheeled tractor with cutting and plowing attachments to perform manual work tasks.
- Executed backhoes and front-loading devices to move trees, dig ditches and unload soil to complete grounds maintenance.
- Plowed and bush-hogged open fields, parks, orchards, lawns and roadways.
- Maintained cleanliness of tractors and equipment, ensuring machines were ready for next use.
- Engaged in roadside maintenance tasks, including mowing and trimming using tractor-mounted equipment.
- Recorded operational data, including hours of operation and areas serviced, for productivity analysis.
- Assisted in training new tractor operators, sharing best practices and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical issues.
- Managed field operations including plowing, planting, and harvesting, optimizing crop yields.
- Applied pesticides and fertilizers using tractor-mounted sprayers, following environmental guidelines.
- Transported agricultural products and materials to designated locations, adhering to load regulations.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
Herd Manager
Kismat Enterprise
Ashburton , Christchurch
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Monitored herd health and implemented preventative measures to reduce the risk of disease.
- Maintained records of animal births, deaths, treatments, and movements.
- Provided vaccinations for newborn calves in accordance with veterinary protocols.
- Performed regular inspections of livestock facilities and equipment.
- Assisted with artificial insemination procedures as needed.
- Supervised employees in the daily care of animals including feeding and milking operations.
- Responded quickly to any signs of illness or injury among the herd.
- Trained staff on proper animal handling techniques.
- Managed inventory of feed, supplies, medications, and other resources.
- Provided guidance on pasture management practices such as rotational grazing.
- Participated in necessary farm chores and assisted with feeding, turnout, cleaning stalls, barn and farm maintenance, grooming and exercise.
- Maintained high-quality healthy dairy herds and identified and responded to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of cows, heifers and calves.
Dairy Farm Assistant
Ashley Parks
Ashburton , Christchurch
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained daily records of cows milked, feed given and animal health.
- Monitored herd health and identified any potential issues with animals.
- Assisted in the birthing process of calves and monitored their development.
- Repaired damaged fences and other farm infrastructure.
- Performed routine maintenance on milking equipment such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Operated tractors, trucks, loaders, skid-steers and other farming machinery.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of hay bales from delivery trucks or trailers.
- Cleaned barns, pens, stalls, yards, paddocks and other areas of the dairy farm.
- Provided regular exercise for cattle by walking them through pastures or fields.
- Assisted with artificial insemination procedures under supervision of a veterinarian.
- Recorded detailed information about each cow's diet, weight gain and losses and general behavior.
- Managed water supply systems ensuring adequate flow to troughs for livestock consumption.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Ashburton College
Christchurch, NZSkills
- GPS Systems
- Pesticide application
- Fertilizer Application
- Crop planting
- Harvesting
- Team Communication
- Crop Rotation
- Tractor Driving
- Safety awareness
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Truck loading
- Machine Operation
Affiliations
- I enjoy the out doors and farming, have a love of the land and everything that is on it from the oceans to the Dairy cows on the farms. The out doors is where i belong and thrive, but am easily addable to any surrounding.
Timeline
Constellation brands
10.2021 - 07.2024
Herd Manager
Kismat Enterprise
06.2018 - 02.2020
Dairy Farm Assistant
Ashley Parks
05.2017 - 06.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Ashburton College
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