Jacob Houston
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Diligent employee adhering to safety procedures and standards. Considered reliable, attentive, and motivated. Excellent time management and communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sawmill Sharpening Room Tech Trainee
Binderholz Live Oak, LLC
Live Oak , Florida
04.2021 - Current
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Set up and powered saws to cut, slot, groove, miter and trim metallic and non-metallic workpieces according to specifications.
- Mounted workpieces in holding device, manually or using hoist.
- Inspected equipment before, during and after shifts to initiate fixes for mechanical issues that could delay projects.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Monitored machines and made appropriate adjustments for speed control and wood feeds, which boosted production.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
- Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
Fresh Assistant Manager
Walmart
Live Oak , FL
05.2008 - 02.2021
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Purchased new inventory according to expected regular and holiday demand.
- Maintained compliance with health code standards.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Determined and implemented appropriate productivity, quality and service goals.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
- Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Maintained store equipment, printers and fax machines.
- Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
Order Filler
ESP
Jasper , FL
01.2004 - 04.2008
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
- Manufactured windows, doors, and energy saving products.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Pipe Insulator
White Water
Valdosta , GA
06.1998 - 12.2003
- Identified ideal insulation materials, installation methods and supply requirements to meet project needs.
- Determined required properties for each installation and chose optimal materials to meet demands.
- Installed and secured protective sheet metal to minimize damage and degradation.
- Prepared surfaces for insulation with help of adhesives, cement and other compounds.
- Insulated hot and cold water pipes.
- Insulated AC ducts and units.
- Measured and cut insulation for covering surfaces using tape measures, handsaws and scissors.
- Applied, removed and repaired insulation on industrial equipment, pipes or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks and vessels to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton County High School
Jasper, FLSkills
- Power Saws
- Issue Resolution
- Woodworking Tools
- Handheld Devices
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment Safety
Certification
Food Safe Certification 2020
Timeline
Sawmill Sharpening Room Tech Trainee
Binderholz Live Oak, LLC
04.2021 - Current
Fresh Assistant Manager
Walmart
05.2008 - 02.2021
Order Filler
ESP
01.2004 - 04.2008
Pipe Insulator
White Water
06.1998 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
Hamilton County High School
Food Safe Certification 2020
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