James Lodge
Farming
Cunderdin,Western Australia
Summary
I grew up on a Sheep, Beef and Deer farm in New Zealand. I have experience in many different farming styles and operations which gives me the ability to think outside the box when needed. I have operated many different types of machinery over the years including excavators, loaders, forklifts, tractors, headers, trucks and at one stage completed my commercial pilots licence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Header Operator
Taylor Nominees
Cunderdin , Western Australia
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Senior Farm Hand
Glenelg Estate
Amelup , WA
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Operated trucks, forklifts and other industrial vehicles to transport equipment and products.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
Farm Owner
Hakataramea Downs
Kurow, South Canterbury
01.2008 - 05.2022
- Hakataramea Downs is 912HA, mixed farming operation, consisting of Sheep, Beef and Deer, the farm finishes 250 Bulls a year, brought in each year as weaners and carried through, 1500 Lambs and 300 Deer
- It has 120 MA breeding cows, 500
- Hinds, 50 Velveting stags, and 1000 ewes
- All cropping is done with own equipment consisting of 70 HA winter crops Kale and Rape, 40 HA of Barley, 70 HA of Oats and grass for Baleage and 30 HA of Maize is grown as fodder crop
- Barely and Maize ground is followed by Ryecorn
- The farm is intensively run with break feeding occurring almost year round and 250 HA of K-line irrigation.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery and livestock.
- Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
- Performed chemical spraying activities for crop weed and pest control using cropduster contractors.
- Assessed farm activities to comply with government regulations.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Monitored animal health and welfare.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management of $Amount budget.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Assigned feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
- Hired new ranch hands and livestock handlers seasonally.
- Used Software to record and document information regarding pesticide use, yields and costs.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Established schedules and assigned work tasks to individual team members based on strengths, knowledge and availability to meet business, plant and customer demands.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
Farm Manager
Ha’amo Growers
01.2004 - 01.2008
- On 240 HA of Squash and Onions
- Responsible for entire operation and up to 150 Staff at harvest time.
Production Manager
Chittock Brothers
Ohakune
01.1999 - 01.2003
- 200 HA carrot and potato unit
- Responsible for cultivation, spraying and harvest.
Manager
Waitangi Falls Deer Farm
Ohakune
01.1995 - 01.1998
- 200 HA Deer Breeding farm
- Sole Charge position for absentee Owner
Education
Agriculture
Taradale Polytechnic
Skills
Stockmanship, Planning, Feed Budgeting, Pasture Management, Cultivation, DrillingSpraying, Basic Mechanical work, Welding and Fencing
Equipment monitoring
Labor management
Cattle farming
Crop rotation
Animal husbandry
Harvesting
Heavy equipment operations
Budget management
Cultivation
Equipment operation
Animal Breeding
Animal Record Maintenance
Livestock management
Crop Inspection
Disease and pest management
Assignment delegation
Disease prevention
Schedule setting
Crop cultivation
Irrigation system
Worker hiring
Training proficiency
Equipment monitoring
Insecticides Application
Soil preparation
Agrichemicals proficiency
Harvesting knowledge
Farm equipment operation
Land preparation
Crop management
Forklift Operation
Machinery operation
Material loading and unloading
Production deadline management
Machine Calibration
Maintenance and Repair
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Dependable and Responsible
Teamwork and Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Header Operator
Taylor Nominees
10.2022 - Current
Senior Farm Hand
Glenelg Estate
08.2022 - 10.2022
Farm Owner
Hakataramea Downs
01.2008 - 05.2022
Farm Manager
Ha’amo Growers
01.2004 - 01.2008
Production Manager
Chittock Brothers
01.1999 - 01.2003
Manager
Waitangi Falls Deer Farm
01.1995 - 01.1998
Agriculture
Taradale Polytechnic