Jason Jordaan
Farmer
Klerksdorp
Summary
Dynamic farm hand with extensive experience at Alwyn Visser, excelling in livestock management and barn maintenance. Achieved significant crop yield improvements through effective pest control and seasonal planning. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while enhancing farm efficiency and safety protocols, fostering a collaborative environment for team success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Alwyn Visser
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for market sales or storage.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Developed and followed seasonal planting schedule to maximize yield and ensure diverse crop production.
- Led tours for visitors, providing educational insights into sustainable farming practices and promoting community engagement.
- Coordinated with local markets to sell farm produce, expanding farm's reach and customer base.
- Streamlined feeding processes, ensuring all animals received appropriate nutrition for optimal growth and health.
- Enhanced farm safety by implementing updated protocols, reducing occurrence of accidents and injuries on farm.
- Conducted daily health checks on animals, swiftly identifying and addressing any signs of illness to maintain herd health.
- Erected and maintained fencing to protect crops and livestock from predators, ensuring farm security.
- Trained new farm hands in efficient work methods and safety practices, fostering knowledgeable and safety-conscious team.
- Monitored weather forecasts to plan work schedules, minimizing disruption from adverse weather conditions.
- Improved soil health by systematically rotating crops, fostering sustainable farming environment.
- Engaged in community farming initiatives to share knowledge and resources, strengthening local agricultural practices.
- Managed composting operations to recycle farm waste into valuable fertilizer, enriching soil quality.
- Collaborated with team members to develop water conservation system, significantly reducing water waste.
- Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Maintained condition of stock horses used to herd cattle.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Replenished depleted fish population to stable levels.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using Type tools for optimal health of Type animals.
- Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for Type livestock.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Placed orders for animal food with vendors and confirmed delivery dates and times.
- Improved hatchery management process by Number% to cut down overtime expenditures for company.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of Type stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Tracked technical improvements to save on ranch overhead.
- Expanded services to incorporate aquatic farming of rare fish species for human consumption.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Packaged Type products for shipment and additional processing.
Education
No Degree - Business
Bloemhof Skool
Bloemhof Skills
Barn maintenance
Land preparation
Farm equipment maintenance
Tractor operation
Tractor and implement operation
Fence construction
Livestock management
Livestock care
Feeding livestock
Feed distribution
Heavy lifting
Gardening and landscaping
John deere equipment
Animal care
Pest control
Bush hogging
Physical stamina
Field operations
Land management
Manure management
Milk harvesting
Forklift operation
Field drainage
Weather monitoring
Feed mixtures
Produce sorting
Shearing
Stall cleaning and disinfecting
Animal breeding
Safety management
Problem-solving
Time management
Livestock handling
Water management
Emergency procedures
Adaptability and flexibility
Team collaboration
Yard maintenance
Attention to detail
Record keeping
Fence repair
Greenhouse operations
Seasonal planning
Basic carpentry
Timeline
Farm Hand
Alwyn Visser
03.2023 - 03.2024
No Degree - Business
Bloemhof Skool