Jason Hillstead
Ogden,UT
Summary
Highly organized and proactive professional with a strong drive to excel, seeking a full-time position that leverages proven skill sets. Thrives on challenges and constantly seeks new responsibilities, eager to contribute expertise to a dynamic work environment. Committed to continuous growth and learning, excited to apply methodical approach and self-starting attitude to make a meaningful impact.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader Operator
Tearapart
03.2024 - Current
- Operated loaders in a variety of weather conditions and terrain types, demonstrating adaptability and resilience under challenging circumstances.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Safely transported materials between designated locations, adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines set forth by management.
Machine Operator
Mathis Brothers
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Warehouse Receiver
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Checked shipments for properly labelling and palletizing to reduce risk of damage.
- Verified order accuracy of orders and proactively corrected discrepancies.
- Unpacked and inspected all incoming shipments, addressing discrepancies with suppliers.
- Conducted thorough inspections of received products for quality assurance purposes, reporting any issues to management for resolution.
Supervisor/Manager
Tear A part LLC
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervisor and scheduler of 10 laborers
- Includes duty assignments and payroll
- Back-up loader operator
- Loss prevention, security monitoring
- Inventory control
- Inspections, audits and procurement of supplies
- Safety supervision
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Crusher Operator
Geneva Rock Products
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Stock pile
- Safely operate and maintain the crushing plant
- Maintenance on various equipment necessary for this position
- Able to keep up with the long hours that are needed in the busy times
Crusher Operator/Foreman
Staker Parsons
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Operated and safely maintained crushing plant
- I was in charge of making sure the operations of the plant complied with all safety rules
- Loaded dump trucks with material for hauling
- Stock piled material
- As a foreman I was responsible to order all parts and maintain the correct inventory
- In charge of job assignments for all the employees daily work duties
- Can and will be able to operate most equipment
Underground Miner
Newmont Mining
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Started as a haul truck driver
- Then volunteered to learn the process of Shotcrete
- From there was trained on a loader (mucking headings, loading trucks, clean to drills, and remote stope mucking)
- In between these tasks I gained experience in utilities
Surface Haul Truck Driver
Barrick Gold
10.2005 - 01.2013
- I started the company on a surface haul truck, then transferred to surface blasting
- I wanted to further my mining career, so I went underground as a Blasting Tech
Education
High School Diploma - General
Weber High School
01.1992
Skills
- EMT
- Front end loader
- Forklift operator
- Underground Miner
- Explosive specialist
- Crusher operator
- Surface miner
- Light wheel mechanic
- Excavating
- Remote Stope Mucking
- Cement mixer
- Shot crete sprayer
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Military Service
Army, United States, E-3, 01/01/92, 03/31/95, Started in the Reserves as a 12 B (Combat Engineers) then went active duty as a 63 B (light wheel mech)
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Loader Operator
Tearapart
03.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Mathis Brothers
10.2023 - 02.2024
Warehouse Receiver
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
Supervisor/Manager
Tear A part LLC
11.2021 - 02.2023
Crusher Operator
Geneva Rock Products
10.2017 - 11.2021
Crusher Operator/Foreman
Staker Parsons
06.2016 - 10.2017
Underground Miner
Newmont Mining
01.2013 - 06.2016
Surface Haul Truck Driver
Barrick Gold
10.2005 - 01.2013
High School Diploma - General
Weber High School