Adriaan De Beer
Cape Town
Summary
I have always been passionate about farm work. The last year has been a wonderful experience working with H&M. I learned a lot about the operations on a farm as well about myself. I know it's hard work and long hours but I am more than capable of doing it again. I am young, fit, confident and hardworking. I have the will power to persevere and keep going until the job is done. I work well in teams as well on my own. I have a valid passport.
REFERENCES:
HOOG LAND - LOUIS NEL - +27 81 337 2133
WISCONSIN - JASON WOLSELEY - +1 608-214-4007
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Farm Worker
H & M
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continually enhance farming skills and knowledge.
- Completed daily farm tasks according to established schedules, maintaining a steady workflow and meeting deadlines.
- Prepared harvested crops for sale or storage by cleaning, sorting, grading, packaging, or labeling products accordingly.
- Collaborated with team members during planting season to ensure timely completion of seeding operations across all fields.
- Supported overall farm operation efficiency through effective communication with supervisors and team members.
- Assisted in the successful harvest of crops by operating various machinery and hand tools.
- Safely operated heavy machinery including tractors, plows, cultivators, spreaders to complete necessary tasks efficiently.
- Maintained farm equipment for optimal performance, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Applied nutrients to soil to enhance crop growth and development (Manure pumping on fields).
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality as per farm manager.
- Enhanced farm productivity by performing regular maintenance on fences, buildings, and other infrastructure.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
- Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
- Drove rigid and semi-trucks, ALLISON Automatic Transmission and 10-speed manual transmission (Freightliner and Kenworth).
Assistant Farm Manager
Hoog Land
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Increased overall productivity through diligent monitoring of daily progress against set targets or goals established by Farm Manager.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies to maintain optimal stock for efficient farm operations.
- Assisted in budget management for optimized farm operations and reduced costs.
- Evaluated emerging agricultural technologies staying up-to-date with advancements increasing overall farm efficiency and profitability.
- Collaborated with Farm Manager on strategic planning for crop rotation and land use optimization.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments regularly identifying potential hazards early on mitigating potential negative impacts on overall operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brackenfell High School
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Fertilizer Application
Basic Carpentry
Organic farming
Tractor Operation
Farm Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Heavy Machinery Operation
Machinery Operation
Harvesting knowledge
Heavy Lifting
Farm equipment operation
Crop Harvesting
Physical Stamina
Harvesting
Tractor and Implement Operation
Forklift Operation
Troubleshooting skills
Machinery upkeep
Dependable and Hardworking
Farm Equipment and Machinery
Equipment management
Irrigation Systems
Gardening and Landscaping
GPS Navigation
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
General Farm Worker
H & M
04.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Farm Manager
Hoog Land
05.2020 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Brackenfell High School
04.2001 -