Sam Field
Summary
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Operator
Ravensdown
Awatoto
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Operated manufacturing equipment to produce fertilizer products safely.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production schedules effectively.
- Cleaned and maintained work area and machinery regularly.
- Reported equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.
Wool Presser
Puna Shearing
Napier
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated pressing machines to ensure quality fabric finishing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pressing area.
- Assisted in sorting and grading wool prior to pressing operations.
- Always made sure the shearers pen was always full of sheep.
Operator
Hawkes Bay Protein
Awatoto
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated machinery for processing animal by-products efficiently.
- Monitored production lines for quality control and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Documented production activities and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
Petfood manufacturer
Medallion Petfoods
Centra
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated machinery for mixing, grinding, and packaging pet food products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of production areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Conducted quality checks on raw materials and finished products for consistency.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients and supplies to support production needs.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Operator
Higgins
Central hawkes bay
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare and maintain road surfaces.
- Collaborated with team members to complete road construction projects efficiently.
- Loaded trucks with necessary materials like asphalt, sand, gravel. for road repairs.
- Assisted in setting up traffic control devices at construction sites.
- Measured locations for installation of markers, utilizing tape, string or chalk.
- Applied sealants over cracks in order to prevent further damage due to weather conditions.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers and asphalt paving equipment to construct, maintain, and repair roadways.
- Managed materials and tools needed for daily operations on site.
Forestry Worker
Pete's Pruning
Central hawkes bay
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed tree pruning and maintenance to promote healthy growth.
- Operated chainsaws and other equipment safely during forestry tasks.
- Assisted in removing dead or hazardous trees from designated areas.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards.
- Assisted in the planting of trees and shrubs to reforest areas.
- Cut down trees with chainsaws or axes as necessary to clear land.
Education
Level 1 Shearing - Level 1 Shearing
Tectra
05.2014 - 06.2014
Central Hawkes Bay College
Central Hawkes Bay , Waipukurau Skills
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Manufacturing software
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Forklift operation
- Strong work ethic
- Manufacturing experience
- Machinery operations
Timeline
Manufacturing Operator
Ravensdown
11.2025 - 05.2026
Wool Presser
Puna Shearing
11.2024 - 10.2025
Operator
Hawkes Bay Protein
10.2023 - 10.2024
Petfood manufacturer
Medallion Petfoods
01.2022 - 10.2023
Operator
Higgins
05.2019 - 01.2022
Forestry Worker
Pete's Pruning
05.2015 - 01.2019
Level 1 Shearing - Level 1 Shearing
Tectra
05.2014 - 06.2014
Central Hawkes Bay College