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Matthew Geatches

Bellata,NSW

Summary

Hard working and reliable employee who is both adaptable and quick to learn. I am open to new opportunities and new challenges outside of my previous employment experiences and would be an asset to any employer.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Farming Operations

Various
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Tractor work using John Deere and Case tractors withe Trimble GPS system; Drag Buckets, Slasher, Spreaders, Disc Planters, Precision Planters, Chaser Bins, Mother Bins. Ploughs etc and maintenance and service of above machinery and equipment.
  • Front End Loader work using stick rakes, buckets and forks
  • Other Farm Operations as required

Operations and Maintenance Team Leader

FRV Services - Moree Solar Farm
08.2017 - 03.2023
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviours and standards.
  • Monitoring and maintenance of plant and equipment.
  • Responsibility for safety programs, procedures and internal auditing.
  • Responsibility for creation, review and closure of maintenance work orders.
  • Administrative tasks

Front End Loader Operator Harvest 2017

Louis Dreyfus Commodities
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Loading of trucks with bulk cotton seed through Harvest 2017.
  • Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning of loaders.
  • Safely operated heavy equipment to minimize risk of injury.

Site Manager

Auswest Seeds
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Management of grain and seed processing facility leading operational employees and contractors.
  • Site operation on WHS alignment and staff training and development programs.
  • Site operation on operational expenses control, budgeting and capital management.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of order updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
  • Site operation on maintenance and reliability of all plant and equipment.
  • Site operation on processing of sales, transport and logistics.

Farming Operations

Australian Food And Fibre
12.2015 - 04.2016
  • Irrigation on various farms around the Moree area, pre-dominantly night shift.
  • Tractor work as required; spreading, cultivation etc.
  • Front End Loader Operation

Harvest Labourer Harvest 2015

Manildra Grain
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Application of insecticide to stored grain.
  • Front End Loader Operations.
  • Rail Loading Operations.
  • Water Truck Operations.

Site Manager

GrainFlow
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Operation of operational site leading employees, contractors and casuals.
  • Site operation of high efficiency issues, operational expenses, grain quality control and improvement opportunities.
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Interaction with human resources, accounting, logistics, marketing, contractors, farmers and transport operators to ensure plant and operational effectiveness
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
  • Ensured compliance to WHS policy through hazard analysis, incident reporting and investigation and risk management,

Leading Hand

Grainflow
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Front End Loader, Forklift and Tractor Operations.
  • Plant Operation; OBC Stackers, Drive Over Grids, Custom Vacs, Elevator/Silo and small equipment.
  • Preparation of bunkers including tarp welding, sewing, rolling and folding.
  • General Maintenance and Site Hygiene, Weed Control, Slashing etc.
  • Rail Loading.
  • Grain Classification and Sampling.
  • Weighbridge Operation.

Contact Cleaning Service

Self-employed
08.2010 - 05.2012
  • Cleaning and Garden Maintenance of Holiday houses and apartments through real estate contracts.
  • Bond Recovery cleaning of abandoned properties.
  • Cleaning of Deceased Estates and Hoarders properties.

Mill Hand

Macleay River Hardwoods
03.2008 - 07.2010
  • Machine processing of hardwood timbers.
  • Kiln Operations.
  • Front End Loader, Forklift and Tractor Operations.
  • Supported inventory management through accurate documentation of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Prepared equipment for operation through proper setup according to established procedures.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors on daily tasks and issues.
  • Contributed to overall facility cleanliness by performing routine housekeeping tasks in assigned areas.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, machinery operation, and product specifications as required for various milling projects.

Mill Hand

Boral Timbers
03.2002 - 06.2007
  • Bench Sawyer, Docker, and Friction Operator.
  • Front End Loader and Forklift Operations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, machinery operation, and product specifications as required for various milling projects.
  • Contributed to overall facility cleanliness by performing routine housekeeping tasks in assigned areas.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors on daily tasks and issues.
  • Prepared equipment for operation through proper setup according to established procedures.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.

Horticultural Labourer

AgroForestry Pty Ltd
02.1996 - 02.2002
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations of large scale tree plantation, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Propagation and maintenance of trees for logging and carbon credits.
  • Front End Loader and Tractor Operations.

Education

OHS General Induction (White Card)

Work Cover NSW
Kempsey

First Attack Fire Fighting

NSW Fire Brigades
Kempsey

Cert III in Telecommunications

TAFE NSW
Coffs Harbour, NSW

Cert II in Tertiary Preparation

TAFE NSW
Armidale, NSW

Health And Safety Representative Training

Pinnacle Safety And Training
Moree, NSW
09.2022

First Aid Certificate

Community College-Northern Inland
Moree, NSW
08.2021

Chemical Safety Training

Spray Smart
Moree, NSW
08.2021

First Aid Certificate

Community College - Northern Inland
Moree, NSW
07.2018

Health And Safety Representative Training

Parasol
Tamworth, NSW
02.2018

Grain Sampling Accreditation

Asure Quality
Forbes, NSW
11.2016

Safety Audit Training

VECCI
Melbourne, VIC
10.2016

Emerging Leaders Development Program

Focus International
Melbourne, VIC
10.2016

Forklift Training And Licence

MHVFT
Moree, NSW
06.2016

First Aid Certificate

MacNellies Workplace Safety
Goondiwindi, QLD
06.2015

Enter And Work in Confined Spaces

TAFE NSW
Tamworth
06.2015

Advanced Road Safety Training

Australian Driving Institute
Brisbane, QLD
02.2015

Fumigation Operations

TAFE NSW
Leeton, NSW
08.2014

Chemical Accreditation

Smith And Georg
Moree, NSW
03.2013

Cert II in Sawmilling And Processing

ETC
Kempsey
06.2012

Skills

  • Competent Machinery Operator
  • Computer Literacy and Data Entry
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current Forklift Licence
  • Current Chemical Training
  • High Level of WHS Knowledge
  • Customer Service and Relations
  • Problem-solving abilities and Critical thinking
  • Warehousing Functions
  • Adaptability and quick to learn
  • Team Leadership ability

Timeline

Farming Operations

Various
04.2023 - 04.2024

Operations and Maintenance Team Leader

FRV Services - Moree Solar Farm
08.2017 - 03.2023

Front End Loader Operator Harvest 2017

Louis Dreyfus Commodities
04.2017 - 08.2017

Site Manager

Auswest Seeds
04.2016 - 12.2016

Farming Operations

Australian Food And Fibre
12.2015 - 04.2016

Harvest Labourer Harvest 2015

Manildra Grain
09.2015 - 12.2015

Site Manager

GrainFlow
09.2013 - 09.2015

Leading Hand

Grainflow
08.2012 - 09.2013

Contact Cleaning Service

Self-employed
08.2010 - 05.2012

Mill Hand

Macleay River Hardwoods
03.2008 - 07.2010

Mill Hand

Boral Timbers
03.2002 - 06.2007

Horticultural Labourer

AgroForestry Pty Ltd
02.1996 - 02.2002

OHS General Induction (White Card)

Work Cover NSW

First Attack Fire Fighting

NSW Fire Brigades

Cert III in Telecommunications

TAFE NSW

Cert II in Tertiary Preparation

TAFE NSW

Health And Safety Representative Training

Pinnacle Safety And Training

First Aid Certificate

Community College-Northern Inland

Chemical Safety Training

Spray Smart

First Aid Certificate

Community College - Northern Inland

Health And Safety Representative Training

Parasol

Grain Sampling Accreditation

Asure Quality

Safety Audit Training

VECCI

Emerging Leaders Development Program

Focus International

Forklift Training And Licence

MHVFT

First Aid Certificate

MacNellies Workplace Safety

Enter And Work in Confined Spaces

TAFE NSW

Advanced Road Safety Training

Australian Driving Institute

Fumigation Operations

TAFE NSW

Chemical Accreditation

Smith And Georg

Cert II in Sawmilling And Processing

ETC

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