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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Dewald Rheeder

Dewald Rheeder

Jeffrey's Bay

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking General Farm Worker with proven expertise in farm equipment maintenance and a strong track record of enhancing productivity at H&S Freshpak. Skilled in forklift operation and known for exceptional attention to detail, I effectively leverage my abilities to contribute to employer goals. Demonstrates a commitment to continual improvement and teamwork, ensuring operational efficiency and success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

General Farm Worker

H&S Freshpak
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained farm equipment for optimal performance, reducing downtime and repair costs.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery including tractors, bobcat,binpilers and clodhoppers to complete necessary tasks efficiently.
  • Completed daily farm tasks according to established schedules, maintaining a steady workflow and meeting deadlines.
  • Prepared harvested crops for sale or storage by cleaning, sorting, grading, packaging, or labeling products accordingly.
  • Enhanced farm productivity by performing regular maintenance on buildings, and other infrastructure.
  • Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors,wheelbarrows,forklifts and bobcat
  • Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
  • Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

General Farm Worker

OC Shultz and Son’s
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in the successful harvest of crops by operating various machinery and hand tools.
  • Supported overall farm operation efficiency through effective communication with supervisors and team members.
  • Maintained farm equipment for optimal performance, reducing downtime and repair costs.
  • Completed daily farm tasks according to established schedules, maintaining a steady workflow and meeting deadlines.
  • Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and wheelbarrows,forklifts and bobcats.
  • Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors,trucks,bobcats,forklifts and binpilers
  • Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Supported successful harvests through diligent planting,grading efforts.
  • Participated in seasonal harvest activities including sorting produce, and preparing products for market sales or storage.
  • Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

General Farm Hand

Tikamatsi Farm
06.2020 - 06.2021

Education

Level 4 - Culinary Arts

3 Fat Fish
Jeffery’s Bay

Grade 10 -

Montana
Montana Pretoria

Skills

  • Farm equipment maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Attention to detail
  • Forklift operation
  • Property maintenance
  • truck driving
  • tractor work
  • bobcat operator

Languages

English
Professional Working
afrikaans
Full Professional

Timeline

General Farm Worker

H&S Freshpak
08.2024 - Current

General Farm Worker

OC Shultz and Son’s
08.2021 - 06.2024

General Farm Hand

Tikamatsi Farm
06.2020 - 06.2021

Level 4 - Culinary Arts

3 Fat Fish

Grade 10 -

Montana
Dewald Rheeder