Justin Hughes
Sutherland,NE
Summary
Safe Commercial Drivers License holder with eighteen years experience in Hazardous Materials Operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custom Applicator
Frenchman Valley Co-Op
01.2018 - Current
- Operate Precision Ag navigation on John Deere R4045 self propelled sprayer with 120 foot boom with Exacapply system to cover fields with ordered chemical application.
- Hauled poisonous chemical shuttles with zero safety incidents.
- Received maximum acre bonus annually for successfully applying chemical to over 40,00 acres.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Verified clients received outstanding service to extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Communicated with other truck drivers and operators to coordinate materials handling and deliveries.
Custom Applicator
CHS
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Hauled poisonous chemical shuttles with zero safety incidents.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Utilize Driftwatch for sensitive crops and bees that may be nearby
- Earned Certified by State of Nebraska in Fertilizer Application
- Trained five new applicators in efficient and safe spraying guidelines that follow Habitat Conservation Program
Livestock Manager
Schilz Farms
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Supervised all planting, cultivating, fertilization, irrigation, spraying and harvesting field operations.
- Used tractors, trucks, trailers, forklifts and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Autobody Repair
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte08.1999
High School Diploma -
South Platte High School
Big Springs, NE05.1997
Skills
- Commercial Drivers License with MTX endorsements
- Double and Triple Trailers
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Computer literate: Microsoft word
- High level mathematical accuracy
- Truck and Equipment Monitoring
- Trailer Maintenance
- Reliable Professional communication skills
Certification
- Certified Nebraska Pesticide Applicator Training - 2015
Timeline
Custom Applicator
Frenchman Valley Co-Op
01.2018 - Current
Custom Applicator
CHS
01.2015 - 01.2018
Livestock Manager
Schilz Farms
01.2000 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Autobody Repair
Mid-Plains Community College
High School Diploma -
South Platte High School
- Certified Nebraska Pesticide Applicator Training - 2015
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