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Benjamin Smith

Summary

Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator/General Farm Hand

Amstar
11.2020 - Current
  • Cane haulout driver from May-December 11 on 2 off various starting/ finishing times
  • Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
  • Off season- spray, slash, general farm upkeeping.


Machine Operator

Peter & Helen Little
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Experience in various machinery operations- Dump truck(moxy) , Loader, grader, dozer, excavator & bobcat
  • Dug out dams, Fixed Fences and put new fences in, mustered cattle, branded cattle and loaded cattle onto trucks.
  • Roster- 3weeks on 1week off

Haulout Driver

IBL
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Drove a cane haulout.
  • Maintenance on cane harvesting gear.
  • Roster 11/2 during the cutting season May-December, 50hour weeks in the slack, various starting and finishing hours.
  • Dayshift and night-shift experience.

Fruit Picker

3C Farms
10.2013 - 02.2018

Employed as a fruit picker for the Tahitian lime season, my duties included picking and packing limes, driving the forklift to stack pallets and load trucks for transport. At the end of each lime season I assisted with the shutdown of the packing shed and the servicing and maintenance of the plant and equipment.

After the pruning the lime trees I carried on working with Derek Finlayson as a general farm worker slashing and spraying cane, working with cattle and any other duties required of a farm hand

Spotter

TP Human Capital
04.2013 - 07.2013

TP HUMAN CAPITAL – Casual Labour Hire from April 2013 to July 2013

I was employed on the Cardwell Range Project, contracting to Abigroup Contractors. I was engaged as a Spotter/Gate Keeper. I was responsible for controlling and co-originating the traffic flow of all equipment entering and leaving the area. I used two-way radio to communicate with drivers and operators to ensure the safe flow of all construction equipment, heavy plant and light vehicles. I also collated and completed load tally sheets for materials received on the project and waste materials removed. I also engaged in general labouring as required.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tully State High School
Tully, QLD
12.2012

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Equipment Operation
  • Workplace Safety
  • Machinery Operation

Additional Information

References-

Derrick Finlayson- 0407623578

Rodney Scott- 0437547651

Timeline

Machine Operator/General Farm Hand

Amstar
11.2020 - Current

Machine Operator

Peter & Helen Little
11.2019 - 11.2020

Haulout Driver

IBL
05.2018 - 11.2019

Fruit Picker

3C Farms
10.2013 - 02.2018

Spotter

TP Human Capital
04.2013 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

Tully State High School
Benjamin Smith