Ceilidh Traeger

General Farm Hand

Troy And Julia Allot

Hazel Park, Vic

06.2019 - 03.2022

Used tractors, trucks, trailers and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
Conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases and injuries, as well as monitor and document physical changes.
Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes/troughs to fix.
Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
Assisted in farm animal branding, tagging and drenching.
Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
Monitored inventories of animal feed and farm tools to maintain smooth farm operations.
Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
Maintained and rebuilt fences on the property(including working with straight, barb and cyclone wire).
Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
Followed safety-based and successful protocols to build trust and break animals in for farm or performance requirements.
Inspected machinery, building, pens, yards, and fences for optimal efficiency and integrity.
Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
Observed animals and notified the boss of signs of illness.
Herded livestock using quads and side by sides
Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
Milked roughly 300 cows using milking machinery.
Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
Assisted in breeding programs for the farm.