Peter Finlayson
Bunbury ,WA
Summary
Peter is a extremely hardworking young man who has been a valued member of the Redlands company for a number of years. Ambitious and career-focused, he has exhibited the strength and stamina need for hard manual labor as well as demonstrated a clear eagerness to learn. He never seems to stop asking questions. His background includes skills related to general farm maintenance, irrigation and crop development. He has shown excellent people skills and has proven that he can be an exceptionally leader after organizing and running large groups of workers of the the course of the harvest season to produce superb results. Skilled at using a range of equipment and machinery including tractors, diggers, forklifts and trucks. Furthermore he has proven that he can work long and strenuous hours, having work 12 hour shifts during peak harvest season for months at a time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Redland Apples
Merrigum, VIC
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
- Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
- Participated in training sessions related to new farming techniques or technologies.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Oversaw the harvesting of apples and pears during the season, while working alongside employees and contractors.
- Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm apple development.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks either by hand of forklift to deliver fresh products to storage facilities.
- Achieved cost-savings through use of efficient problem solving skills in the ways of manual labour and innovative thinking.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Oversaw the management of various farm groups during harvest, pruning and planting seasons.
- Demonstrated competent mathematical and literacy skills when carrying out basic tasks throughout the farm.
Butcher Assistant
Thomas Family Butcher
Tatura, VIC
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Unloaded incoming shipments of meat products into cold storage areas.
- Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection. Rotated them when needed throughout the day.
- Cured and smoked meats such as Ham's, cuts of Lamb, and Beef Shoulder's.
- Ensured all food safety standards were met while preparing cuts of meat according to company policies.
- Prepared marinades, brines, rubs and sauces for various types of meats.
- Made sausage by preparing seasoned ground meat, pumping ingredients into casing using equipment and tying off ends of casing.
- Weighed out portions of meat for sale based on customer requests.
Education
First Aid Certificate
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
St John WA01-2024
Working At Heights Certificate
RIIWHS204E Work Safely At Heights
NARA By Skill Hire01-2024
Confined Spaces Certificate
RIIWHS202E Enter And Work in Confined Space
NARA By Skill Hire01-2024
Class LF (Forklift) License
License Number: 0150533083
WorkSafe Victoria02-2022
Transport And Store Chemicals Certificate
Unit Code: AHCCHM304
AusChem Training07-2021
Application of Chemicals Certificate
Unit Code AHCCHM307
AusChem Training07-2021
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame College
Shepparton 11.2019
Skills
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Chemical Application
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Tractor and Implement Operation
- Irrigation Systems
References
- Cliff Bramich (Merrigum Farm Manager)
0400 668 733 or cbramich@redlandfruit.com.au
- Barry Neilson (Senior Redlands Manager)
0419 699 735 or bneilson@redlandfruit.com.au
Timeline
Farm Hand
Redland Apples
01.2021 - 11.2023
Butcher Assistant
Thomas Family Butcher
05.2017 - 12.2019
First Aid Certificate
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Working At Heights Certificate
RIIWHS204E Work Safely At Heights
Confined Spaces Certificate
RIIWHS202E Enter And Work in Confined Space
Class LF (Forklift) License
License Number: 0150533083
Transport And Store Chemicals Certificate
Unit Code: AHCCHM304
Application of Chemicals Certificate
Unit Code AHCCHM307
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame College
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