Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Timeline

Tatakirangi Lloyd

Summary

Dynamic orchard worker with extensive experience on orchards, skilled in pruning and training trees to enhance fruit yield. Proven ability to operate heavy machinery and maintain equipment efficiently. Recognized for adaptability and self-motivation, contributing to successful planting and harvesting processes while ensuring high-quality standards in produce handling.

Overview

21

21

years of professional experience

Work History

Orchard Worker

12.2002 - 06.2023

Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in center and tops of trees.
Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
Ensured cleanliness of workspaces by regularly disposing of waste materials and sanitizing tools as needed.
Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as removing dead wood from trees or preparing soil for planting new saplings.
Assisted with the planting process, ensuring proper spacing and depth for optimal tree growth and fruit production.
Assisted with packing harvested fruits into crates for transportation while following strict packaging guidelines to prevent damage during transit.
Supported new hires by providing thorough training on essential job duties, tools, and safety protocols.
Safely operated various types of farm machinery for efficient cultivation and harvesting processes.
I can say i've built an orchard from the ground up, from planting to putting in the post and hanging up the wires, crafting, tree training, and picking.

Education

Freyburg

Palmerston North, NZ

Skills

Picking produce
Operating heavy machinery
Weather monitoring
Planting techniques
Machinery maintenance
Pruning and training trees

Fruit harvesting
Time management
Decision-making
Active listening
Adaptability and flexibility
Self motivation

Timeline

Orchard Worker

12.2002 - 06.2023

Freyburg