Open To Work
James Uzezi
Sagamu,Sagamu/ Nigeria
Summary
Dynamic farm worker with extensive experience at West Africa Soy Industries Limited, excelling in crop management and machinery operation. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective team collaboration and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in pest control and irrigation systems, ensuring optimal crop health and successful harvests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Worker
West Africa Soy industries Limited
Sagamu, Nigeria
02.2022 - Current
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting soybeans.
- Assisted in maintaining crop health through irrigation and pest management.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of planting schedules.
- Also operate Forklifts.
- Participated in training new workers on farming techniques and safety protocols.
- Handled planting, irrigation, fertilization and pest control.
- Planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and vegetables.
- Feeding animals such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens on a regular basis.
- Loading produce onto trucks for delivery to markets and stores.
- Cleaning animal pens and barns regularly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met.
- Monitored crop growth and conditions to identify signs of disease or pests.
- Sprayed crops with pesticides to control insects and other pests.
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to maintain healthy crops.
- Inspecting fruit trees for signs of damage or disease and pruning them accordingly.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
- Placed rodent bait around trees to decrease pests.
Farm Worker
West Africa Soy industries Limited
Sagamu, Nigeria
02.2022 - Current
- Operated planting and harvesting equipment for soy cultivation.
- Ensured field maintenance by performing irrigation and pest control tasks.
- Assisted in sorting and packaging soy products for distribution.
- Implemented safety protocols during daily farm operations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Participated in training new workers on operational procedures.
- Planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and vegetables.
- Loading produce onto trucks for delivery to markets and stores.
- Tilling soil with tractors and other farm machinery to prepare for planting.
- Monitored crop growth and conditions to identify signs of disease or pests.
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to maintain healthy crops.
- Sprayed crops with pesticides to control insects and other pests.
- Identified pests, weeds, and plants to select appropriate pesticides and fertilizers.
- Sorting harvested fruits or vegetables according to size and grade before packing for shipment.
- Inspecting fruit trees for signs of damage or disease and pruning them accordingly.
- Maintaining records of livestock feedings, health checks.
- Collecting eggs from chicken coops daily for market sale.
- Operated pallet jacks, forklifts and farm boats.
- Managing inventory levels of seedlings and supplies needed on the farm.
- Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Prepared soil for planting, employing tillage, and fertilization techniques.
- Assisted in the management and disposal of farm waste, adhering to environmental regulations.
- Dug, cut and transplanted seedlings and shrubs.
Education
Great Scholars Comprehensive College
Sagamu , NigeriaCertificate Of Competency - Forklift Operator Training
Monotech HSE Services
Lagos , Nigeria 06.2021 - 07.2021
Skills
- Crop management
- Machinery operation
- Pest control
- Irrigation systems
- Field maintenance
- Produce packaging
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Seed selection
- Equipment operation
- Heavy machinery handling
- Crop maintenance
- Soil preparation
- Crops harvesting
- Product inspection
- Fertilizer application
- Planting
- Truck loading
- Harvesting
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Monotech HSE Services ( Forklift operator) 2021
- Trade Test licence from the ministry of works
Affiliations
- Fish farming
- Poultry
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$20/hr - $100/hrTimeline
Farm Worker
West Africa Soy industries Limited
02.2022 - Current
Farm Worker
West Africa Soy industries Limited
02.2022 - Current
Certificate Of Competency - Forklift Operator Training
Monotech HSE Services
06.2021 - 07.2021
Great Scholars Comprehensive College