Jakobus Saayman
Frank Howey Family Farms
Free State,SC
1
Language
8
years of professional experience
Professional farm worker with proven track record in maintaining and operating farm equipment, managing livestock, and assisting with crop production. Known for strong collaborative skills, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Expertise includes machinery operation, animal care, and basic farm maintenance, combined with dependable and flexible work ethic.
Work History
General Farm Hand
2 Years 2 Months- Operated farm machinery for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops efficiently.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment, ensuring optimal functioning and safety standards.
- Deliver harvest to various markets
- Collaborated with team members to streamline daily
- Completed essential daily tasks such as feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, and checking water supplies to maintain optimal living conditions for livestock.
- Enhanced overall farm efficiency with regular maintenance and repair of farming machinery and equipment.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
- Operating elevators - ensure cleaning of bins and dryness of produce.
- Maintained farm infrastructure such as fences, gates, and storage facilities through regular inspection and repair work.
General Farm Hand
1 Year 2 Months- Assisted in maintaining equipment, ensuring optimal functioning and safety standards.
- Operated farm machinery for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops efficiently.
- Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and wheelbarrows.
- Maintenance on water wells and water pumps
- laying of polly pipe
- Operating grain bins and driving of semi trucks
Semi-Skilled Boilermaker
4 Years 1 Month- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in material usage and reduced waste levels.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
Semi-Skilled Boilermaker
1 Year 10 Months- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to project specifications and blueprints.
- Operated welding equipment to join components, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted inspections of finished products to verify quality and adherence to engineering requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, reducing downtime during project execution.
- Maintained tools and equipment, performing routine checks to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Tractor and implement operation
Farm equipment operation
Farm equipment maintenance
Equipment repair and maintenance
Forklift operation
John deere equipment
Farm machinery operation
Farm safety protocols
Time management
Attention to detail
Machinery upkeep
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
General Farm Hand
Frank Howey Family Farms
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
General Farm Hand
Benwood Famrs
04.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Semi-Skilled Boilermaker
RSA Grain Storage Solutions
02.2020 - 03.2024Read More
Semi-Skilled Boilermaker
Julucha Engineering
03.2018 - 01.2020Read More
High School Fakkel
High School Diploma
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