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Abraham Frederik Stefanus Kriek
Farmer
Senekal
Summary
Skilled in machinery operation and maintenance, including John Deere and Case equipment, and adept at safety management. Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to optimizing agricultural processes and equipment reliability. Reliable Agricultural equipment Operator takes pride in delivering efficient and high-quality farm operations. Excellent communicator works effectively with farm owners and team members. Quick and eager learner willing to take on additional tasks when required. Helpful Farm Hand with outstanding knowledge of processes and equipment use and repair. Proven history of punctuality and consistently great work. Committed to providing best-in-class support and working quickly without sacrificing quality. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Agricultural worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Agricultural Equipment Operator
Peterson Farms
Loretto
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in crop production by performing tasks such as cultivating, and harvesting using specialized machinery.
- Ensured proper soil preparation for optimal crop growth using plows, harrows, or rotary tillers.
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components.
- Facilitated smooth transportation of harvested crops to storage facilities using grain carts or other hauling equipment.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and implementing necessary repairs.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Employed grain dryers and hoppers for grain storage.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Operated forklifts to shift containers, pallets.
- Completed pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment and performed preventive maintenance as needed.
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components
- Coordinated with other farm staff members to ensure timely completion of all necessary tasks during peak planting and harvesting periods
Grain Grader
AFGRI Grain Management
Harrismith
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Helped select materials for use in products like Wheat , Corn , Soybeans , Sunflower , Sorghum by accurately grading products from different suppliers.
- Identified and resolved problems affecting quality of work or safety of job site.
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Removed items of inferior grades from production lines and collected for alternate use or disposal.
- Completed on-the-job training to learn correct methods for identifying defects.
- Inspected and maintained equipment for sorting.
- Checked agricultural products from different producers to verify minimum quality standards and overall food safety.
- Complied with company policies and OSHA regulations to maintain safe working conditions.
- Evaluated Wheat , Corn , Soybeans , Sunflower , Sorghum products to check conformance with food safety standards.
- Identified and resolved problems affecting quality of work or safety of job site
- Inspected and maintained equipment for sorting
Education
High School Diploma -
Paul Erasmus High School
Senekal, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2019
GED -
Sierk Ybema Grain Services
Bethal , South Africa 08.2021 - 11.2021
Skills
Diesel Engine Repair
Heavy Equipment Operation
Soil preparation
Skid steer operation
Farm Safety Procedures
Loader Operation
Tractor Operation
Mechanical Aptitude
Tillage Equipment
Front-end Loader
Plow Operation
Farm equipment operation
Farm Equipment Maintenance
Machinery Operation
Crop Cultivation
Technical skills
Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Heavy Machinery Operation
Forklift Operation
Building and Structural Repair
Tractor and Implement Operation
Bush Hogging
Equipment maintenance and repair
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Agricultural Equipment Operator
Peterson Farms
04.2023 - 12.2023
GED -
Sierk Ybema Grain Services
08.2021 - 11.2021
Grain Grader
AFGRI Grain Management
02.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Paul Erasmus High School
01.2015 - 12.2019