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Hendrik Du Rand

Farm Hand/General Worker
Hartbeespoort

Summary

General Worker with background in construction and Welding. Coordinate with site manager to handle work orders and load and unload materials for projects. Skilled moving materials to short-term and long-term storage areas at work sites.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Warehouse Worker

Persona Staff CC
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment by following safety protocols and keeping work areas tidy.
  • Received and processed warehouse orders using handheld scanner.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo for receiving, dispatching, and staging of freight.
  • Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, verifying shipment accuracy for both incoming and outgoing orders.
  • Participated in periodic physical inventories, assisting in accurate counts and reconciliation efforts.
  • Reduced order processing time with accurate picking, packing, and shipping of products to customers.

Farm Laborer

GWK
06.2015 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
  • Weeded gardens with garden forks, hoes and trowels, regularly using mulch mixed in with pre-emergent to prevent weeds from germinating.
  • Managed inventory levels of various supplies including seeds, fertilizers, feedstock ensuring timely reordering when necessary.
  • Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying, divide land and improve organization.
  • Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats, and pigs.
  • Improved farm efficiency through proper maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
  • Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
  • Branded or tagged livestock with name.

Welder and Workshop Assistant

Douglas Sidi Parani
01.2010 - 03.2015
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Education

No Degree -

High School Standerton
Standerton, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Shipping and receiving

Heavy lifting

Loading and unloading

Order picking

Stock control

Inventory tracking

Welding

Fabrication

Surface preparation

Layout and fitting

Motor maintenance

Maintenance knowledge

Livestock care

Barn maintenance

Equipment repair and maintenance

Interests

Fishing

Welding

Working on Motor Vehicles

Reading

Timeline

General Warehouse Worker

Persona Staff CC
09.2019 - 02.2023

Farm Laborer

GWK
06.2015 - 08.2019

Welder and Workshop Assistant

Douglas Sidi Parani
01.2010 - 03.2015

No Degree -

High School Standerton
04.2001 -
Hendrik Du RandFarm Hand/General Worker