Jamie Rabbage
Yanakie,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated Dairy Farm Hand with over 14 years of experience working with farm animals and agriculture. Proven to withstand harsh weather conditions and accomplish physically demanding tasks. Great communicator capable of working independently and assisting others. Dependable Farm Hand with initiative to work independently and take on any task. Dedicated and focused efficient Farm Hand safely operates forklifts and tractors. Adept at maintaining production equipment and machinery. Skilled at examining animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Dairy Farm Hand
Tracy Hill Dairy (Phil Tracy)
09.2022 - Current
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Milked 2000 cows on a 60 rotary platform.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using tools for optimal health of animals.
- Herded livestock using quad bikes.
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using quad bikes to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Spreading fertilizer in paddocks and monitoring cow movement.
- using tractors to roll paddocks.
- organising for machinery to go into get serviced.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
- Maintained condition of stock and cattle.
- Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for livestock.
- Used tractors to improve harvesting of crops.
Irrigation Worker
Lister Irrigation
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Fitted and fixed water pumps
- Fitted new pipe lines.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
- Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.
- Checked system to receive orders and directions to correct item locations.
- Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides, and fertilizer.
- Assisted customers with finding requested parts.
Irrigation Worker
Mackays Banana Farm
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Cut down Banana trees.
- Cut bananas off trees and transported to the shed for distribution.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
Dairy Farm Hand
Baffle Fresh
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Herded livestock using quad bikes.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using quad bikes to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
- milked 600 cows on a 60 rotary platform.
Dairy Farm Hand
Bolaro Downs (Phil Tracy)
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of dairy stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using tools for optimal health of dairy cows.
- Herded livestock using quad bikes and cars.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using quad bikes and cars to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care operations.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
- Used tractors to improve harvesting of different crops.
- Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for livestock.
- Used Tractors to feed dairy cows on feed pad.
- Picked out sick cows and treated with relevant medicine
- milked 1000 cows on a 50 rotary platform.
Dairy Farm Hand
Fardel Farm
02.2008 - 11.2019
- Reported broken or damaged equipment to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of dairy cows stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using tools for optimal health of dairy cows.
- Herded livestock using quad bikes, landrovers.
- Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using quad bikes and cars to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Used time-management strength to cross-train associates to cover more areas without increasing expense.
- Used tractors to improve harvesting of different crops.
- Performed tests and samplings to evaluation of water quality and temperature.
- Maintained condition of cattle.
Education
Diploma - Mixed Farming
Bicton College
11.2009
Course Training - Farm Machinery / Butchery Skills / Livestock Manag
Dutchy College
United Kingdom 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Ivy Bridge College
Ivybridge UK06.2007
Skills
- Farm Machinery
- Material Inventory
- Company Safety Policies
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Irrigation Systems
- Milk Production
- Hand and Power Tools
- Dietary Needs
- Animal Breeding
- Chemical Identification
- Harvest Planning
- Safety Protocols
- Feeding Schedules
- Crop Cultivation
- Parts Replacement
- Feed Livestock
- Monitor Supplies
- Fertilizer Management
Timeline
Senior Dairy Farm Hand
Tracy Hill Dairy (Phil Tracy)
09.2022 - Current
Irrigation Worker
Lister Irrigation
05.2022 - 09.2022
Irrigation Worker
Mackays Banana Farm
08.2021 - 04.2022
Dairy Farm Hand
Baffle Fresh
02.2021 - 06.2021
Dairy Farm Hand
Bolaro Downs (Phil Tracy)
11.2019 - 12.2020
Dairy Farm Hand
Fardel Farm
02.2008 - 11.2019
Diploma - Mixed Farming
Bicton College
Course Training - Farm Machinery / Butchery Skills / Livestock Manag
Dutchy College
High School Diploma -
Ivy Bridge College
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