Jason Houston
Jonesboro
Summary
Experienced shipper loader and warehouse material handler with over 13 years of experience in shipping, loading, and unloading railcars and customer trucks using overhead cranes and Taylor forklifts. Skilled in warehouse material management, including consolidating inventory, optimizing storage space, and preparing for incoming rollings. Known for being dependable, safety-focused, and a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a consistent record of maintaining efficient warehouse operations. Hands-on problem solver with extensive experience in railcar operations, including proper blocking and banding of materials to ensure safe and secure transport. Works effectively as part of a team while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety, operational efficiency, and getting the job done right.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shipper Loader
Nucor Yamato Steel
Blytheville
07.2018 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of crane equipment for maintenance compliance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for all personnel.
- Trained junior operators on safe crane operation and best practices.
- Operated Overhead Crane to move, position and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks with the use of an overhead crane.
- Inspected overhead crane for proper operation prior to use and reported any defects or malfunctions to supervisor or maintenance.
- Ensured that all employees working near the area were aware of the movements of the crane at all times.
- Managing warehouse. Maintaining a clean, clear and safe workspace for upcoming rollings.
- Loading and wrapping rail cars by following all of NYS and BNSF guidelines
- Orderbook, rolling schedule and maintaining inventory.
- Forklift
- Shuttle truck
- Ground work
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Updated and maintained inventory with current information.
Special projects level 4 welder
Trinity Rail
Jonesboro
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and welding requirements.
- Operated welding equipment safely to join materials effectively.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and safety protocols.
- Troubleshot equipment issues to minimize downtime during operations.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Arc gouging, mig, tig and stick welding
- Hard wire, flux core, aluminum and stainless steel welding
Shipper loader
Atlas tube
Blytheville
06.2010 - 04.2015
- Operated forklifts to move materials within shipping area.
- Prepared shipments by selecting proper packaging and labeling items.
- Coordinated with logistics team to ensure timely dispatch of orders.
- Maintained inventory records for shipped and received materials.
- Assisted in training new employees on shipping procedures and safety protocols.
- Tagged and stored product inventory in correct areas and locations.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Reviewed and followed pick sheets to prepare, pack and scan orders.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used during the shipping process.
- Operated Taylor forklifts to load and unload steel products safely.
- Operated overhead crane to load and unload steel products safely.
- Coil handler using Taylor forklift and overhead crane.
- Clamp lift operator
- Production crane operator
Furnace Operator
Pizo
Blytheville
06.2006 - 05.2010
- Operated furnaces to maintain optimal heating temperatures.
- Monitored equipment for safety and efficiency during production runs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on furnace systems to ensure reliability.
- Trained new operators on furnace operation and safety procedures.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Adjusted furnace settings to meet production requirements.
- Loaded raw materials into furnaces using cranes, hoists, or other lifting devices.
- Worked cooperatively with team members in order to complete tasks efficiently.
- Trained new employees in proper safety protocols when operating furnaces.
- Checked gauges and monitored control panels to ensure efficient operations of the furnace system.
- Measured temperatures inside furnaces using thermocouples or pyrometers.
- Drove forklift, front-end loader and hoists to move materials and ladles of molten metal.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted routine slagging of furnaces as well as pouring iron into ladle when needed
- Taking slag and iron samples
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kinder Morgan
Blytheville
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Operated various heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers on job sites.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure safe operation and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate site activities and workflows effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment usage and maintenance schedules.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated taylor forklift to move coils efficiently between work areas.
- Overhead crane operations
Education
Gosnell High School
Gosnell, ArSkills
- Crane operation
- Inventory management
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Forklift
- Shuttle truck
- Ground work
- Crane training
- Material handling
- Warehouse organization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Hand-held scanner operation
- Inventory cycle counting
- Labeling
- Strategic planner
- Self-motivated and independent
- Task prioritization
- Warehouse layout understanding
Timeline
Shipper Loader
Nucor Yamato Steel
07.2018 - Current
Special projects level 4 welder
Trinity Rail
05.2015 - 07.2018
Shipper loader
Atlas tube
06.2010 - 04.2015
Furnace Operator
Pizo
06.2006 - 05.2010
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kinder Morgan
05.2004 - 06.2006
Gosnell High School