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CHARLES JONES III

Houston,Texas

Summary

Seasoned Senior Plant Operator and Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving Clerk known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in operational management, safety protocol adherence, and process optimization to ensure seamless plant and warehouse operations. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and communication, leveraging these soft skills to drive team performance and maintain operational excellence.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Plant Operator

City of Houston
Houston, USA
06.2018 - Current
  • Overseen the operation of multiple wastewater facilities
  • Operated pumps and controls
  • Monitored and maintained equipment and reported malfunctions for repairs
  • Cleaned clarifiers and plant equipment
  • Monitored mechanical and chemical processes in several locations
  • Inspected and tested working conditions on all equipment
  • Provided on the job training to operators and trainees
  • Conducted aeration, re-aeration, raw, and digester samples
  • Prepared and maintained reports and logs
  • Collected, analyzed, and monitored data relevant to maintaining efficient wastewater treatment operations
  • Communicated and coordinated work with contractors onsite of plants to ensure safety and work moves along smoothly
  • Used SCADA system to monitor wastewater treatment plants
  • Conducted chemical loads coming to facilities which included communicating with driver of loads and handling bill of ladings
  • Unload shipments by forklift
  • Ran belt press at several wastewater facilities
  • Identified and addressed any operational issues that may arise during plant operation.
  • Trained new employees on the proper use of plant equipment, safety protocols, and emergency response plans.

Security Guard

Med-Security Inc.
Houston, USA
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Regularly patrolled assigned restaurant area for monitoring.
  • Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
  • Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders.
  • Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
  • Interacted with law enforcement officials to report incidents or violations of laws and regulations.
  • Completed incident reports regarding violations of policies or procedures.
  • Answered questions from the public regarding facility rules and regulations.
  • Provided escorts for employees entering and exiting the building after hours.
  • Reviewed security logs to ensure proper documentation was maintained.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.

Plant Operator

City of Houston
Houston, USA
04.2013 - 06.2018
  • Conducted field runs to facilities to calculate and record daily usage
  • Performed preventive maintenance inspections, such as checking equipment, taking samples, adjusting operating parameters and visually inspecting treatment processes
  • Operated pumps and controls
  • Ensured plant safety and sanitary requirements; wash down treatment processors, clean clarifiers, cleaned/changed blower filters and maintain plant grounds
  • Maintain records and logs
  • Coordinated the delivery of support materials, information and personnel from other departments
  • Unload shipments by forklift
  • Used SCADA system to monitor wastewater treatment plants
  • Conducted chemical loads coming to facilities which included communicating with driver of loads and handling bill of ladings
  • Ran belt press at several wastewater facilities

Utility Worker

City of Houston
Houston, USA
07.2010 - 04.2013
  • Worked alongside senior mechanics troubleshooting & other treatment plant issues
  • Assisted senior plant operators in various wastewater treatment plant duties

Laborer

City of Houston
Houston, USA
03.2009 - 07.2010
  • Assisted maintenance in completing a variety of mechanical wastewater treatment plant duties
  • Helped maintain and monitor wastewater treatment plant facilities

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Alimakhek
Houston , TX
02.2005 - 11.2008

Prepared orders and drafted shipping bills to clients.

  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
  • Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
  • Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
  • Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
  • Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
  • Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
  • Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
  • Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
  • Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
  • Staged goods in loading dock area.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Shell Oil Products US
Houston, Texas
01.2004 - 02.2005
  • Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
  • Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
  • Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
  • Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
  • Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
  • Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.
  • Utilized RF scanners to track movements of inventory within the warehouse environment.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
  • Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.

Warehouse Worker

Various Staffing agencies in Houston
Houston, Texas
03.1996 - 09.2003
  • Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
  • Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
  • Arranged warehouse areas for optimized product storage.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Assembled orders according to customer requests.
  • Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
  • Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
  • Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
  • Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.

Education

repairing turbine engines & aircrafts

Rice Aviation
Houston, Texas
09.1995

Auto Mechanics

Houston Community College- Central Campus
Houston, Texas
12.1994

Diploma -

Jack Yates Senior High School
Houston, Texas
08.1993

Skills

Use of Microsoft Word and Excel

RF scanner

All hand and power tools

Sit down and stand up forklifts

Cherry picker

Certification

  • Senior Plant Operator, 1/30/24-1/29/27
  • TCEQ CLASS B WASTEWATER LICENSE
  • Wastewater Level III or Wastewater B License
  • Texas Driver's License

Timeline

Security Guard

Med-Security Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Plant Operator

City of Houston
06.2018 - Current

Plant Operator

City of Houston
04.2013 - 06.2018

Utility Worker

City of Houston
07.2010 - 04.2013

Laborer

City of Houston
03.2009 - 07.2010

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Alimakhek
02.2005 - 11.2008

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Shell Oil Products US
01.2004 - 02.2005

Warehouse Worker

Various Staffing agencies in Houston
03.1996 - 09.2003

repairing turbine engines & aircrafts

Rice Aviation

Auto Mechanics

Houston Community College- Central Campus

Diploma -

Jack Yates Senior High School
CHARLES JONES III