Adrian Grima
Queensland,QLD
Summary
A Single unattached Australian Guy travelling the country assisting Regional Agricultural Businesses on a Seasonal or Long Term Basis.
I have my own accommodation if required and 4WD Ute and Road/Moto Motorbike.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand / Cropping Harvest
Owen Farming
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Ensured proper soil preparation for optimal crop growth using Sprayers, Tractors (GPS), Chaser Bins, Stick Raking, Skid Steers (Loading & Unloading).
- Minimized crop damage with careful navigation of heavy machinery around delicate plants and crops.
- Contributed to successful harvests by efficiently operating combine harvesters during peak seasons.
- Improved farm productivity by operating and maintaining various types of farm equipment, including tractors, cultivators, and irrigation systems.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Increased livestock productivity with Feed Mixing, Delivery and effective herd management strategies.
Farm Labourer
The Turf Farm
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops, and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets and products on trucks, trailers by hand or with forklift truck.
Orchard Worker
CMV Farms
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Operated various agricultural machinery for efficient harvest, including, Shakers, Sweepers, Tractors, Chaser Bins and Pick Up Harvesters.
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in centre and tops of trees.
- Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
- Increased overall farm efficiency with diligent attention to detail during all aspects of the harvest process and Vegetation Removal and disposal.
- Conducted thorough inspections of tools and equipment prior to use, minimizing potential hazards related to malfunctioning machinery.
Seasonal Harvest Worker - 3 Years
Noah Contracting
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing weather conditions and adjusting work schedules accordingly.
- Reduced crop waste by carefully sorting and handling harvested produce.
- Collaborated with fellow workers to ensure timely completion of seasonal harvests.
Seasonal Harvest - Forklift Operator - 2 Years
Cherry Hill Orchards
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping, including export markets
Mill Hand
Australian Architectural Hardwoods
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, machinery operation, and product specifications as required for various milling projects.
- Upheld company standards by consistently following standard operating procedures during production runs.
- Safe operation of dual bandsaw, bench saw and blade saw with attention to meet WHS requirements and standards.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Education
Forklift Ticket - Perform High Risk Work
National Accreditation
New South Wales2008
Plant Revegetation / Plant Identification
Green Corps
2007
High School Certificate
Tomaree High School
Salamander Bay, NSW2004
Skills
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Machinery Operation
- Farm Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Tractor and Implement Operation
- Harvesting
- Gardening and Landscaping
- Planting crops
- Harvesting knowledge
- Land preparation
- Crop Harvesting
- Machinery upkeep
- Weed management
- Forklift Operation
- Soil preparation
- Crop Management
- Feedlot Animal Management
Travel, Bike Riding, Living Off Grid
Been Travelling and working as a Single Australian Guy for a few years now. Wanting to increase my Agricultural knowledge and experience as I travel Australia.
Timeline
Farm Hand / Cropping Harvest
Owen Farming
12.2022 - 12.2023
Farm Labourer
The Turf Farm
02.2022 - 06.2022
Orchard Worker
CMV Farms
08.2019 - 01.2022
Seasonal Harvest Worker - 3 Years
Noah Contracting
02.2018 - 04.2018
Seasonal Harvest - Forklift Operator - 2 Years
Cherry Hill Orchards
12.2017 - 03.2018
Mill Hand
Australian Architectural Hardwoods
01.2015 - 08.2015
Forklift Ticket - Perform High Risk Work
National Accreditation
Plant Revegetation / Plant Identification
Green Corps
High School Certificate
Tomaree High School
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