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Ruben Boshoff

Ruben Boshoff

Pretoria

Summary

I have worked on multiple farms growing up during the school holidays Mostly cattle farms and hunting lodges. After school I have completed a course to operate tractors and their GPS systems and hitching and operating tractor implements Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level farming position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

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Work History

Cattle and Silage Farm Hand

Frikkie Du Plessis
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors and plows for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
  • Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
  • Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Reduced waste on the farm by implementing sustainable farming practices such as recycling used feed bags.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
  • Maintained and repaired farm structures
  • Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
  • Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool
Pretoria, South Afrika
12.2022

Skills

  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Barn maintenance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Animal Record Maintenance
  • Physical Stamina
  • Gardening and Landscaping
  • Machinery upkeep
  • Livestock management
  • Operated Landini and Claas tractors
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Machinery Operation
  • Hand Sprayer
  • Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Feeding livestock
  • Produce sorting
  • Livestock Handling
  • Livestock Operations
  • Crop Cultivation
  • Task Prioritization
  • Farm Equipment and Machinery
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Stall Cleaning and Disinfecting
  • Animal Care
  • Livestock care
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Tractor and Implement Operation
  • Tractor Operation

Certification

Please see attached documents:

JHC AGRI Certificate


Timeline

Cattle and Silage Farm Hand

Frikkie Du Plessis
12.2023 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool
Ruben Boshoff