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
Similar Profiles
Luis RodriguezLuis Rodriguez
Laborer at Stevens Hay FarmLaborer at Stevens Hay Farm
Ronnie EatonRonnie Eaton
Delivery Driver at Stevens and Stevens business recordsDelivery Driver at Stevens and Stevens business records
Jeanette SepedaJeanette Sepeda
Billing Coordinator/Law Clerk at Stevens & Stevens LLC.Billing Coordinator/Law Clerk at Stevens & Stevens LLC.