Jeremy Silva
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Hoof Trimmer
Silva Hoof Trimming
Merced, California
03.2012 - 10.2024
- Performed regular maintenance on trimmer blades, trucks, chutes, knives, and other parts as required.
- Kept supplies fully stocked and sanatized according to code.
- Maintained and trimmed hooves with precision using hand tools such as Makita 4 1/2 angle grinder with a roto clip wheel, hoof knives, hoof testers, hoof glue and blocks, tetracycline powder, hoof wraps and iodine.
- Specialize in cow lameness such as white line abscess, heel abscess, ulcerated sores, hairy wart, hoof rot and laminitis injures such as; cuts, abrasions and removal of foreign objects.
- Maintenance trimming for all cows and kept track records of trimming history.
- Excellent cow handling by getting them in and out of the hoof chute safely and promptly. Expert in tilt table hoof chutes.
- Trained many employees, managed trucks and has done scheduling of dairies through out career.
- Communicate with dairy owners and farm staff daily to ensure smooth work flow.
Hoof Trimmer
Lema Hoof Trimming
Modesto, California
03.2004 - 03.2012
- Monitored and maintained trimming machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Performed regular maintenance on trimmer blades, knives, and other parts as required.
- Clean and sanatized all equipment.
- Maneuvered cows into hoof trimming chute.
- Updated and kept track records of all cows.
- Applied medication, wraps, glue, blocks and tested hooves.
- Trimmed hooves according to cow hoof needs using a makita grinder and hoof knife.
- Responsible for control of hydraulic chute.
- Communicated with dairy farm managers and owners to get the job done.
Yard Maintenance Worker
United Rentals
Merced, California
03.2002 - 03.2004
- Load and unload customers with equipment
- Maintained and cleaned equipment and work area.
- Educate customers on proper use of equipment.
- Load rock and bark with loader.
- Load cement mix into trailers.
- Used fork lift to move equipment around the yard.
- Hooked up trailers to vehicles.
- Fork and Scissor lift certified.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
Atwater, CA06-2001
Skills
- Strong communication and troubleshooting skills
- Hand tools knowledge
- Operating equipment
- Follows and provides direction to meet standards
- Demonstrates positive internal and external customer service relationships
- Monitors and maintains supplies
- Complies with federal, state local laws, codes and regulations (based on assignment)
Timeline
Hoof Trimmer
Silva Hoof Trimming
03.2012 - 10.2024
Hoof Trimmer
Lema Hoof Trimming
03.2004 - 03.2012
Yard Maintenance Worker
United Rentals
03.2002 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School