Summary
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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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SAM SAUNDERS

701 Fitzroy Avenue,Hastings

Summary

Experienced Orchard Supervisor with background in overseeing all aspects of orchard operations, including planting, fertilising, pruning and harvesting. Strong skills in personnel management, quality controls and budgeting, with emphasis on efficiency and productivity. Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in crop yield and quality while maintaining compliance with agricultural regulations. Seasoned Orchard Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialising in crop management, pest control strategies, and irrigation systems optimisation. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and orchard productivity.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Orchard Supervisor

Jacks Horticulture, Te Puke
Te Puke
01.1999 - 01.2024
  • Supervised orchard team daily, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently while maintaining health and safety standards.
  • Coordinated pick-ups and drop-offs for workers, and ensured all staff had correct PPE and understood safety protocols.
  • Maintained clear communication with team members and management, providing support and resolving issues as needed.
  • Recorded and tallied individual worker hours accurately for payroll and reporting purposes.

Devanning (Main Depot Building)

Rebel Sports/Briscoes - Auckland
Auckland
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Unloaded and unpacked containers of incoming stock and merchandise for both Briscoes and Rebel Sport.
  • Worked efficiently in a fast-paced team environment, adhering to all health and safety procedures.
  • Completed delivery driving tasks, including handling internet order deliveries with care and accuracy.
  • Checked unpacked stock against delivery paperwork to ensure correct items and quantities were received.

General Hand

Pallets Supplies Co. LTD, Auckland
Auckland
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Constructed new pallets and refurbished used ones, ensuring durability and compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
  • Used various power tools including nail guns, saws, and drills for cutting, assembling, and repairing timber components.
  • Carried out consistent heavy lifting and manual handling of materials in a physically demanding environment, maintaining a high work rate.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily targets while strictly adhering to health and safety procedures on-site.

Education

Certificate -

Ministry for Primary Industries
Bunnings, Auckland
01.1994

Certificate - Forestry Firefighting

Tour of Duty Limited
New Zealand
01.1993

Certificate - General Forestry

Tour of Duty Limited
New Zealand
01.1992

Certificate - Chainsaw Operation

Tour of Duty Limited
New Zealand
01.1992

Certificate - Pruning/Planting & Spraying

Tour of Duty Limited
New Zealand
01.1992

Skills

  • I have excellent verbal communication skills, and my honest and responsible personality allows me to deliver my point professionally and appropriately
  • I am safety conscious and aware, which enables me to adhere to health and safety regulations, and I can identify hazards
  • I am a respectful, hard-working, and helpful individual who performs well in fast-paced environments and works confidently both in a team and independently
  • Friendly, trustworthy, and observant, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life
  • Reliable, energetic, and persistent, with solid problem-solving skills, and the confidence to lead or take initiative when needed
  • A fast learner with average computer skills who quickly adapts to new systems, and delivers high-quality work
  • Active, organized, and patient, I follow instructions well and offer support to improve outcomes wherever possible
  • I hold my New Zealand class 1 full driver's licence with a reliable vehicle

References

  • Jack, Owner, Jacks Horticulture, Te Puke, Te Puke, Available upon request
  • Phillip, Hae Hae, Owner, Tour Of Duty Limited, New Zealand, New Zealand, Available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

Gaming, Sports

Other Employment History

1994 – Devanning, Bunnings – Mt Wellington | 1992 – Forestry Hand, Tour of Duty Limited.

Timeline

Orchard Supervisor

Jacks Horticulture, Te Puke
01.1999 - 01.2024

Devanning (Main Depot Building)

Rebel Sports/Briscoes - Auckland
01.1997 - 01.1999

General Hand

Pallets Supplies Co. LTD, Auckland
01.1995 - 01.1996

Certificate -

Ministry for Primary Industries

Certificate - Forestry Firefighting

Tour of Duty Limited

Certificate - General Forestry

Tour of Duty Limited

Certificate - Chainsaw Operation

Tour of Duty Limited

Certificate - Pruning/Planting & Spraying

Tour of Duty Limited

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