Mark Riggs
Ephrata,WA
Summary
Reliable farm hand/worker takes pride in delivering efficient and high-quality farm operations. Excellent communicator works effectively with farm owners and team members. Quick and eager learner willing to take on additional tasks when required.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Stevens Hay
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Bee Keeper
Griggs Honey
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
- Scraped out parasites and removed vermin such as birds and mice.
- Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
- Enhanced colony health through regular inspections, disease prevention measures, and timely interventions.
- Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
Orchard Worker
Cache Orchards
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in center and tops of trees.
- Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
- Ensured cleanliness of workspaces by regularly disposing of waste materials and sanitizing tools as needed.
- Removed brush, fallen fruit and trash to maintain clean and safe orchard.
- Enhanced fruit quality by regularly monitoring and adjusting irrigation systems, ensuring optimal water levels.
- Assisted with packing harvested fruits into crates for transportation while following strict packaging guidelines to prevent damage during transit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ephrata High School
Ephrata, WA06.2025
Associate of Arts - Business
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA06.2025
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Machinery Operation
- Farm equipment operation
- Tractor Operation
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Farm Hand
Stevens Hay
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bee Keeper
Griggs Honey
06.2020 - 08.2022
Orchard Worker
Cache Orchards
06.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Ephrata High School
Associate of Arts - Business
Big Bend Community College
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