Scott Fergus

• Performed regular maintenance on roasters to ensure optimal performance and longevity of equipment.
• Maintained and operated coffee roasting equipment, including grinders and bean hoppers.
• Provided customers with technical advice regarding selection of coffees based on their unique needs or preferences.
• Monitored the temperature of the roast and adjusted heat levels as needed.
• Assisted with training new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
• Evaluated roasted beans for color, aroma, body, flavor profile and other characteristics.
• Conducted quality control tests on samples throughout the roasting process.
• Reviewed customer feedback to inform future decisions regarding product development or improvement initiatives.
• Collaborated with team members on projects related to product innovation or marketing campaigns.
• Packaged freshly roasted coffees into bags or containers according to customer specifications.
• Calibrated roasting machines to ensure consistent results.
• Cleaned roaster, grinder, storage bins and other related areas regularly to maintain a sanitary work environment.
• Measured and weighed raw beans prior to roasting for accurate tracking of finished product.
• Researched emerging technologies that could improve operational efficiency within the company.
• Managed inventory of green coffee beans by ordering from suppliers when necessary.

• Worked cooperatively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the dairy farm.
• Transported livestock between farms using appropriate vehicles and trailers.
• Implemented pest control measures to protect livestock from disease-carrying insects.
• Performed daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning the dairy barns and stalls.
• Collected samples from cows for testing purposes.
• Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating heavy machinery or working around livestock.
• Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and facilities.
• Identified potential hazards in the work environment and took corrective action when necessary.
• Operated farm machinery such as tractors, hay balers, manure spreaders.
• Assisted with feeding, tagging, and treating calves.
• Built, maintained and repaired livestock fences.

• Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
• Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
• Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.

Working on various farms as farm hand duties including tractor driving, mustering, fencing , cultivation, fertiliser spreading, animal health and husbandry, weed control, general farm duties.