Farm Hand Resume Samples

A Farm Hand is accountable for handling and performing a myriad of duties relating to farming operations. Some of the major duties are listed on the Farm Hand Resume as follows – operating machinery to perform various farm tasks, using seeder and planter for planting seeds into the plowed land, using spreader and spraying fertilizer to plants, using pesticides on plants to prevent pesticides and prevent losses; and harvesting the crops when they are mature. The job description also includes taking care of animals including feeding and tracking animal movements; maintaining farm equipment and operating farm equipment for irrigation purposes.

Working in a farm requires the following skill sets – ability to take adequate care and maintain livestock; ensuring all enclosure are properly maintained; thorough knowledge of farming practices and different farming methods; knowledge of handling administrative tasks at the farm including record keeping, crop processing, and livestock processing. Individuals who want to become Farm Hands don’t need any formal qualifications, as most skills are learned with experience.

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Farm Hand/Laborer Resume

Objective : Dependable and hard working Farm Hand/Laborer. Learns tasks quickly. Adaptable and flexible. Likes staying busy and learning new skills. To find a challenging environmental position that encourages me to improve my skills and abilities to share my passions with others and to work collaboratively with others.

Skills : Horse/barn Caretaker, Farm Hand, Electrical, Animal Husbandry, TUG Driver

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Description :

  1. Lubricated, adjusted, and made minor repairs to farm equipment, using oilcans, grease guns, and hand tools.
  2. Drove trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
  3. Provided medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations.
  4. Inspected, maintained, and repaired equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
  5. Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
  6. Examined animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain.
  7. Cared for established lawns by mowing, mulching, trimming, and edging around flower beds, walks, and barns.
  8. Assisted with baling and transporting hay from one location to another.
  9. Attended to all aspects of care for animals such as food and water supplies, bandaging, and medication.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Diploma


Senior Farm Hand Resume

Summary : Resourceful, goal-oriented, hard-working, motivated, productive Senior Farm Hand with extensive experience of 7 years in agricultural processes and practices. Strengths include organization, a strong work ethic, being responsible, problem solving, attentive and job completion in a timely and organized manner.

Skills : Animal Husbandry, TUG Driver, Fertilizers, Herbicides, Multipurpose Tractors

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Description :

  1. Attended to all aspects of care for animals such as food and water supplies, bandaging, and medication.
  2. Maintained a barn of 20 yearlings and foaled around 25 mares during foaling season.
  3. Operated heavy machinery, delivered any necessary products to and from locations.
  4. Responsible for: cashier duties, product harvesting, the instruction of proper product harvesting to customers, designation of farm property suitable for harvest, farm property maintenance.
  5. Performed field work from working the ground in the spring, bailing hay in the summer to harvest in the fall.
  6. Skills used listening to instructions, working hard, learning how to do things better than last, and endurance.
  7. Also trained on driving a wheat truck in the event a relief truck driver was needed during harvest.
  8. Building fence when needed and the upkeep of the animal shelters on the property.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Associates


Farm Hand/Manager Resume

Summary : Farm Hand/Manager talented for handling high-pressure situations, responsible for over $20,000 worth of farm equipment. Intend to build a career with a leading corporate with committed & dedicated people, which will help me to explore myself fully and realize my potential. Willing to work as a key player in challenging & creative environment.

Skills : Laborer, Hand Tools, Machinery, Pallet Jack Operation, Herbicides, Multipurpose Tractors

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Description :

  1. Operating tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize the soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
  2. Repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
  3. Identifying plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
  4. Directing and monitoring the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
  5. Recording information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.
  6. Participating in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
  7. Loading agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities.
  8. Mowing lawns, trimming lawn edges, bushes, and trees, weeded flower beds and gardens and performing spring and fall clean up.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
High School Diploma

Farm Hand Resume

Summary : Hard working and goal orientated Farm Hand with the ability to break down complex problems and manage several tasks at once. Good mechanical skills. Dependable self-starter, with experience in customer service. Helpful with farm machine operation and maintenance.

Skills : Heavy Equipment Operations, Welding, Mechanically Inclined, Mechanic, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Fork Lift Operator

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Description :

  1. Moving equipment or livestock from one location to another manually or using trucks or trailers.
  2. Maintaining, repairing and overhauling farm machinery and vehicles such as tractors, harvesters, and sprayers.
  3. Reassembling machines and equipment following repair, test operation and make adjustments as necessary.
  4. Responsibilities include handling horses, assisting pregnant mares with birthing during foaling season, cleaning stalls, grooming and bathing horses when needed.
  5. General upkeeping of the farm such as mowing, weed eating, weed control, repairing fences, etc.
  6. Building fence when needed and the upkeep of the animal shelters on the property.
  7. Sanitizing and cleaning milking equipment, transferring milk for use in cheese.
  8. Responsibilities include working on equipment, running equipment, and irrigations.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
Associates

General Farm Hand Resume

Summary : Dependable General Farm Hand, with experience in customer service. Helpful with farm machine operation and maintenance. The family produces background with the passion for providing excellent service. Someone who is consistently prompt and willing to work a flexible schedule. Detail-oriented, friendly and hardworking. Seeking a position, with the opportunity, for career advancement in manufacturing.

Skills : Run Loader, Tractor, Driver Mid Size Trucks, Forklift Operator, Animal Care, Communication, Customer Service, Computer

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Description :

  1. Feeding and checking on the four outer buildings which house the new heifers (essentially teenage cows) and expecting mothers.
  2. Transplanting plants and/or planting seeds according to the determined size of the crop.
  3. Harvesting vegetables and made ready for market (pick, clean, pack, and label) in a timely manner.
  4. Multitasked between stocking vegetables, interacting with customers, and receiving payments at markets.
  5. Setting up and breaking down farmers market booth (tables, freezer, vegetables, cash register, tent, and signs).
  6. Responsible for feeding and watering the goats, making sure they were healthy, and pulling hay so the goats had food available to them all day.
  7. Walking chickens weed eat, changing semi tires, replacing water pipes, and curtains washing semi trucks, helping set up propane tanks.
  8. Assisting in the buying and selling of animals and foodstuffs to keep the farm running and as well as providing quality organic products for local consumers.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Bachelor Of Arts

Farm Hand Manager Resume

Summary : Farm Hand Manager seasoned with more than 20 years of experience in fast-paced Agricultural sector. Excellent learning and listening skills. A patient and empathetic worker, with an extensive background in conflict resolution, customer care, and social skills. Along with Agriculture knowledge and eagerness to continue career through Agriculture roles.

Skills : English Language, Equipment Selection Equipment Maintenance, Farming, Waitressing, Hard Labor, Factory Worker

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Description :

  1. Identifying plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
  2. Directing and monitoring the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
  3. Operating tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize the soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
  4. Repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
  5. Loading agricultural products into trucks, and driving trucks to market or storage facilities.
  6. Spraying fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers.
  7. Loading agricultural products into trucks, and driving trucks to market or storage facilities.
  8. Participating in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Consultant
Education
Education
BS in Agri-Business

Farm Hand/Worker Resume

Objective : A motivated, responsible Farm Hand/Worker with experience in the Agronomy Field. Hard working, energetic individual with a farm hand, food service, and customer service experience. Experience with safely operating machinery in busy, crowded areas. Team oriented worker. Attentive to the needs of others. Enthusiastic to gain and apply new skills and knowledge.

Skills : Product Inventory, Stocking And Ordering, Forklift Driver, Air Tools And Power Tools, Bilingual, Able To Lift 100 Plus Pounds

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Description :

  1. Assisted with large household and farm cleanup jobs, which included transporting boxes to storage facilities or debris to the landfill, and cutting up tires with a jigsaw and hauling tires to landfill.
  2. Maintained combine each morning, which included lubricating/greasing, fueling, checking oil, and clearing rocks out of rock trap.
  3. Attached farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools.
  4. Loaded hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
  5. Observed and listened to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
  6. Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
  7. Operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize the soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
  8. Maintained and reported equipment - gained experience in hydraulics, motors, and electronics.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
High School Diploma

Farm Hand Resume

Summary : Motivated Farm Hand And Truck Driver with 11 years of manufacturing management experience, including ordering parts, record-keeping and meeting all production deadlines. To obtain a position that will allow for improvement and growth within the company. A hardworkingindividual that takes pride in his accomplishments. Always striving to do more and be more. Enjoys helping others while striving to be a better worker. while developing personal connections to them as well as the community.

Skills : Tractor Operator, Equipment Maintenance, Record Keeping, Inventory Control, Sweeping And Vacuuming, Lawn-mowing

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Description :

  1. Driving trucks, tractors and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
  2. Examining the animals to detect illness, injury or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as weight gain.
  3. Measuring and calculating the number of agriculture chemicals to be used on the farm.
  4. Watching for lameness, injury, and illness, providing treatment to sick or injured animals, or contacting veterinarians to secure treatment.
  5. Dusting and de-cobwebbing entire barn, notifying managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
  6. Operating, maintaining and repairing various farm tractors, implements, harvester silos, and slurry tanks.
  7. Following precise feed, sheets to meter, mixing and feeding out dairy cow rations, working closely with dairy owners, and feeding representatives to maintain a narrow margin of variance in the feed.
  8. Monitoring horses for health and soundness, as well as administering prescribed medication and general first aid when needed.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
High School Diploma

Farm Hand/ Diesel Mechanic Resume

Summary : Farm Hand/ Diesel Mechanic enthusiastic about hands-on learning. Patient and personable focused on developing and maintaining trusting relationships. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively. Flexible, who excels in a fast-paced environment looking for a position with growth opportunities. Highly motivated and experienced Farm Hand looking for a position as Manager on a medium to large scale progressivefarm.

Skills : Labor Relations, Hand Tools, Hand Tools, Operating Machinery, Driving Trucks, Mechanic, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Fork Lift Operator

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Description :

  1. Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
  2. Operated tractors and tractor-drawn machinery to plow and fertilize the soil, or to plant, cultivate and harvest crops.
  3. Responsible for the barn chores and maintenance including but not limited to, hauling hay and shavings, ice and snow removal, operating farm equipment, fence repair, etc.
  4. Worked with concrete to fill holes where necessary, building a fence, pulling and spraying weeds, working with cattle, filled tanks with diesel and other liquids.
  5. Helped to get a good stock of potatoes dug up and stored until they were to be sold.
  6. Assisted in the cultivation, planting, and harvest of corn and soybeans.
  7. Collected data on what plants are needed, and what could be changed to improve the crops and harvesting efficiency.
  8. Responsible for taking inventory, weighing produce and getting orders together, and occasionally helping with the farm stand.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
General Studies

Senior Farm Hand Resume

Summary : Accomplished and energetic Senior Farm Hand with a solid history of achievement in Agriculture sector. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Searching for a positive, and organized work environment. Obtain a challenging position with a great company, where I can learn and contribute in a positive way. Motivated to get along well with others and exceed expectations.

Skills : Agricultural Tractors, Cleaning, Disinfectants, Electrical Work, Fertilizers, Herbicides, Multipurpose Tractors, Power Drills

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Description :

  1. Operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize the soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
  2. Responsible for farm duties including feeding the animals every day, cutting grass, and farm maintenance.
  3. Took care of the newborn calves and bottle fed them until they were one week old.
  4. Ran the skid loader and tractors when needed for hay being hauled or taken to cattle.
  5. Tend to horses and all aspects of care- water, feed, groom/clean and ride all resident horses.
  6. Ran all necessary equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, tractors and vehicles for farm maintenance.
  7. Identified grasses and weeds and their various life stages, then determining the proper herbicides/pesticides and application rates for each.
  8. Examined animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Bachelors Of Science