Joseph Bridge
Cowra,NSW
Summary
Adept at machinery operation and maintenance, honed through extensive experience with Bill Mercer and others, I excel in optimizing agricultural efficiencies and improving livestock care. Demonstrated leadership in implementing safety protocols and fostering team productivity, I've significantly enhanced operational outcomes. My expertise encompasses both technical skills like heavy machinery operation and soft skills such as effective communication and quick problem-solving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Knife Hand
Break Out River Meat Supplies
Cowra
12.2023 - Current
Farm Hand/irrigation
Alex Murry
Mungindi, Qld
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
Sprayrig Operator
Steve Harrison
Mungindi, NSW
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
Farm Hand/sprayrig Operator
Ben Lane
Murringo, NSW
07.2012 - 07.2020
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
- Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
Farmhand/live Stock Care
Bill Mercer
Boorowa, NSW
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
Labour
Glen Scott
Cowra, NSW
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Year 10 -
Cowra High School
Cowra, NSW2007
Skills
- Herd Management
- Building Maintenance
- Fence Repair
- Agricultural technologies
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Repair
- Crop Harvesting
- Animal Care
- Property Maintenance
- Pest Control
- Chemical Application
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Livestock care
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Crop Cultivation
- Harvesting knowledge
- Tractor Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Emergency Procedures
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Tractor and Implement Operation
- Machinery upkeep
- Case IH Equipment
- John Deere Equipment
- Farm Equipment and Machinery
- Irrigation system
- Troubleshooting skills
- Fertilizer Application
- Livestock Operations
- Machinery Operation
Timeline
Knife Hand
Break Out River Meat Supplies
12.2023 - Current
Farm Hand/irrigation
Alex Murry
12.2021 - 10.2023
Sprayrig Operator
Steve Harrison
12.2020 - 12.2021
Farm Hand/sprayrig Operator
Ben Lane
07.2012 - 07.2020
Farmhand/live Stock Care
Bill Mercer
07.2010 - 07.2012
Labour
Glen Scott
07.2007 - 05.2010
Year 10 -
Cowra High School