Nathan Church
Farm Worker
Sasolburg
Summary
Skilled in farm equipment operation and maintenance, with a proven track record at Denyse Farming for enhancing water conservation by optimizing irrigation systems. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and communication, significantly improving harvest efficiency and productivity. Expert in tractor operation and committed to sustainable farming practices, ensuring high-quality produce and animal welfare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Laborer
Aldo Farming
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
- Operated harvesters and cultivators to till soil and plow fields.
- Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying, divide land and improve organization.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, and pigs.
- Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
- Applied nutrients to soil to enhance crop growth and development.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
- Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and wheelbarrows.
Farm Laborer
Piet Farrel Farming
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops, and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Weeded gardens with garden forks, hoes and trowels, regularly using mulch mixed in with pre-emergent to prevent weeds from germinating.
- Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
- Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying, divide land and improve organization.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, and pigs.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
Farm Laborer
Denyse Farming
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops, and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Safely operated heavy machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and tillers to cultivate land for planting new crops.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Optimized irrigation systems, resulting in better water conservation efforts on the farm.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Weeded gardens with garden forks, hoes and trowels, regularly using mulch mixed in with pre-emergent to prevent weeds from germinating.
- Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing resources such as water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
- Contributed to overall farm cleanliness by regularly removing debris from fields following harvests.
- Operated harvesters and cultivators to till soil and plow fields.
- Used water hoses, disinfectant solutions and shovels to clean livestock pens.
- 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.
- Expedited harvest process by utilizing efficient picking techniques to maximize productivity during peak seasons.
- Ensured high-quality produce by performing thorough inspections and sorting tasks.
- Assisted in the development of sustainable farming practices to minimize environmental impact.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, and pigs.
- Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grens
East London, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Crops harvesting
Teamwork and communication
Farm equipment operation
Harvesting
Plowing
Heavy lifting
Equipment operation
Farm equipment maintenance
Animal care
Irrigation system
Physical stamina and endurance
Tractor operation proficiency
First aid training
Timeline
Farm Laborer
Aldo Farming
01.2022 - 12.2023
Farm Laborer
Piet Farrel Farming
01.2021 - 04.2022
Farm Laborer
Denyse Farming
02.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Grens
04.2001 -
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