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Ethan Mcknight

Wynne,AR

Summary

Adept at enhancing farm operations, I significantly contributed to water conservation at Wood Farms, showcasing my problem-solving abilities and commitment to efficiency. With expertise in machinery operation and a knack for fostering team collaboration, I ensured peak crop quality and operational uptime, embodying dependability and technical prowess in high-pressure situations. If there is anything that I do not know or have done, I can be told how to complete once and never have to be showed again. I will always be at work on time no matter what. Anything I can do to improve efficiency and improvement will be done with the most effort I can offer.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Mcknight Farms
  • Maintained crop irrigation with consistent monitoring of water levels.
  • Handled comprehensive machine upkeep, involving tasks from lubrication to entire teardown and reconstruction.
  • Completed end-of-day safety procedures including lights off, doors locked, machines powered down.

Farm Hand

Wood Farms
Cherry Valley, AR
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
  • 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.
  • Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
  • Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop water conservation system, significantly reducing water waste.
  • Harvested crops at peak ripeness, ensuring highest quality produce for market.
  • Trained new farm hands in efficient work methods and safety practices, fostering knowledgeable and safety-conscious team.
  • Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
  • Monitored weather forecasts to plan work schedules, minimizing disruption from adverse weather conditions.
  • Developed and followed seasonal planting schedule to maximize yield and ensure diverse crop production.
  • Efficiently got crop from the field to dryers.
  • Performed extensive upkeep duties involving dismantling equipment and conducting detailed hydraulic system repairs.

Education

Diploma -

Crow County High School
Cherry Valley, AR
05.2021

Skills

  • Heavy lifting
  • Time management
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Machinery operation
  • Problem-solving
  • Tractor operation
  • Farm equipment maintenance
  • Team collaboration
  • Physical stamina
  • Tractor and implement operation
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Harvesting
  • Property maintenance
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Safety management
  • Technical skills
  • Building and structural repair
  • Ability to work long hours
  • Work well and efficiently as a team and also by myself
  • Ability to work good under extreme amounts of pressure and get the job done
  • Always get the job done when something is asked of me, without questions or trying to get out of doing the job

Timeline

Farm Hand

Wood Farms
01.2024 - Current

Farm Hand

Mcknight Farms

Diploma -

Crow County High School
Ethan Mcknight