Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Licensestickets
Certification
References
Timeline
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Brian Popp

Gracemere,Australia

Summary

Experienced and reliable farm worker with a passion for physical work and the agriculture industry. Skilled in operating heavy machinery and hand tools, with strong timekeeping and communication skills. Seeking a full-time permanent position in the mining industry to contribute positively to any work situation.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seasonal Labourer

GD & LM Popp (On Hire Company)
09.2016 - Current
  • Farm maintenance.
  • Cotton chipping.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters and combines.
  • Inspected crop fields for weeds, pests and other potential problems.
  • Maintained farm equipment by cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs.
  • Installing pumps.
  • Dozer experience.
  • Building Storage Dams.
  • Irrigation works.
  • Landscaping
  • Concreting
  • Roofing
  • Building a Piggery.

Yard Maintenance Contractor

Point Care Pty Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Mowed lawns, trimmed hedges and shrubs, and removed weeds from flower beds.
  • Performed regular maintenance on mowers, blowers, trimmers, edgers, and other yard equipment.
  • Spread fertilizer and applied herbicides to control weeds in the lawn.
  • Loaded debris into trucks for removal from job sites.
  • Operated power washers to clean decks, driveways, patios, walkways .
  • Performed general garden maintenance tasks such as pruning, deadheading, fertilizing and pest control.

Animal Attendant

CEFN Piggerys
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Weighing and loading of pigs.
  • Booking Sheds.
  • Health and Welfare of pigs.
  • Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
  • Assessed animals for injury and illness.
  • Conducted regular inspections of enclosures for structural integrity or damage caused by the animals themselves.
  • General farm maintenance.
  • Tractor work.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with animals.

Dairy Farm Hand

Mengel Dairy Felton
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Assisted with milking cows, day-to-day running of the dairy, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
  • Treating and caring for cattle.
  • Performed daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning the dairy barns and stalls.
  • Monitored herd health by observing cows for signs of illness or injury.
  • Operated farm machinery such as tractors, hay balers, manure spreaders.
  • Fencing and other various farm duties.
  • Farm maintenance.

Labourer

Self employed labourer
Gold Coast
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Plaster sheet fixing.
  • Laying pipes.
  • General laboring.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
  • Repaired damaged drywall sections including taping joints and applying texture coats as needed.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.

Farm Hand

AG Contracting Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Tractor/Header Operation
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Spraying - applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings, shed work.
  • Cattle work - cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.

Farm Hand

Richard Luck Clermont
Clermont
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Mustering
  • Fencing
  • Breaking Horses
  • Bore Maintenance
  • Welding
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Concreting
  • Building Sheds
  • Roofing
  • Carpentry

Earth Moving

Tamworth Precision Excavations
Tamworth
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Roller Operation
  • Excavator Operation
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Bobcat Operation
  • General Labouring

Labourer

Hi Tech Tree Specialist
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Cutting and Removal of trees
  • Use of chainsaw

Labourer

Morex Meats
01.1996 - 12.2000
  • Meat Processor
  • Slicer
  • Box Boy
  • Packer
  • Cryvac Machine
  • Pretrim
  • Beef Pusher

Skills

  • Structural Welding Proficiency
  • Structural Metal Fabrication
  • Heavy Machinery Operator
  • Farm Operations Support (Farm Hand)
  • Mechanical Assistance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Meat Processing Worker
  • Front End loader operation
  • Backhoe operation
  • Tractor operation
  • Header operation
  • Cotton Picker operation
  • Module Management
  • Advanced Fencing Techniques
  • Inventory Management (Stock Control)

Licensestickets

  • Front end loader Ticket
  • Backhoe Ticket
  • Forklift Licence
  • OH&S White card
  • Boom ticket
  • Standard 11

Certification

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID011 Provide first aid (Issued 27 July 2023)

Certificate II in Food Processing (2019)

Forklift Licence (Current)

Drivers Licence (Current)

Standard 11 (2024)

White Card (2024)

References

Zane Harper 

CEFN General Manager  

PH: 0428 541 707

Kris Roper 

Human resources CEFN 

PH: 0417 705 471

Cornelius Schoultz  

Zilch Waste 

PH: 0427 967 337 

Gary & Lorna Popp

GD & LM Popp (On Hire Company) 

PH: 0429 352 992 

Fiona Creagh

Client Service Manager

Point Care Disability Services

PH: 0431 628 876

Timeline

Yard Maintenance Contractor

Point Care Pty Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2023

Seasonal Labourer

GD & LM Popp (On Hire Company)
09.2016 - Current

Animal Attendant

CEFN Piggerys
08.2014 - 08.2016

Dairy Farm Hand

Mengel Dairy Felton
08.2012 - 08.2014

Labourer

Self employed labourer
01.2011 - 12.2012

Farm Hand

AG Contracting Goondiwindi
01.2010 - 12.2011

Farm Hand

Richard Luck Clermont
01.2007 - 12.2009

Earth Moving

Tamworth Precision Excavations
01.2006 - 12.2007

Labourer

Hi Tech Tree Specialist
01.2005 - 12.2006

Labourer

Morex Meats
01.1996 - 12.2000

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