Seasoned Farmer with well-rounded experience in , crop cultivation, and farm machinery operation. Demonstrated leadership skills managing farm operations successfully. Proven ability to implement innovative techniques for increased productivity and cost efficiency. Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under challenging situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Potato Truck Driver
Anderson Brothers
Blanchard, MI
09.2024 - Current
Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
Tree Farmer/Supervisor
Swans tree farm
Weidman, MI
05.2018 - 11.2021
Established relationships with vendors for purchasing supplies at competitive prices.
Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops.
Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems, and farming processes.
Tree and Snow Removal
Owner Operator Independent
Weidman, Michigan
08.2011 - 04.2018
Ensured that all equipment was properly stored at end of shift.
Inspected vehicle prior to use for any malfunctions or damages.
Loaded and unloaded sandbags for traction control on slippery surfaces.
Conducted regular maintenance checks on snow plows to ensure proper operation.
Observed traffic laws while driving snowplow through congested streets or highways.
Responded promptly to emergency calls regarding storm damage or hazardous conditions requiring immediate attention.
Operated snow plow to clear roads and sidewalks of accumulated snow, ice, and debris.
Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
Fabrication Worker
Wilson steel
Weidman, MI
04.2016 - 11.2016
Provide feedback to management regarding improvements that could be made in the fabrication process.
Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
Clean up work area after completion of job tasks.
Install mechanical components such as tanks, pipes, valves and pumps.
Assemble fabricated parts into larger subassemblies or complete units using various fastening methods such as riveting or bolting.
Inspect completed welds for accuracy and conformity with specifications.
Train new employees in fabrication procedures.
Fabricate components using cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, saws, press brakes or other hand tools as needed.
Set up jigs and fixtures for production runs.
Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
Gathered required parts for product assembly and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.