Jason Kaufman
Hutchinson
Summary
Hands-on Yard Driver experienced in safely transporting trailers to and from adjoining yard to load, unload and store product. Communicated with transport drivers to maintain safe traffic flow. Strong mechanical skills with eye for detail and yard maintenance.
Skilled Yard Driver with experience in maneuvering large vehicles, loading and unloading goods, and maintaining safety standards. Strengths include adherence to strict schedules, keen spatial awareness, and strong communication skills. Previous roles have benefited from improved efficiency of yard operations and enhanced team coordination.
Experienced truck driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Brings clean driving record, cdl license and current hazmat endorsement. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing accurate logs and paperwork.
Safety-focused professional with outstanding work ethic and several days with zero accidents. Skilled in customer service and following dot requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for operation.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Yard Driver
Tyson Foods
South Hutchinson
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers within facility premises.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving teams for efficient load management.
Custom Fabricator R/Developer
Krause Plow
Hutchinson
08.2003 - 09.2021
- Fabricated custom parts using metalworking tools and techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components securely.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Maintained equipment and tools for optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted in training new hires on fabrication techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspected finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Oversaw the daily operations of assigned personnel within the department while providing guidance and direction as needed.
- Fabricated custom products from drawings and specifications provided by customers.
- Repaired existing parts and systems according to customer requirements.
Farmer
Kaufman Farms
Pretty Prairie
08.1975 - 01.2002
- Cultivated crops using sustainable farming practices at Kaufman Farms.
- Operated and maintained various farm machinery and equipment efficiently.
- Managed crop rotation schedules to optimize soil health and productivity.
- Coordinated with local suppliers for timely delivery of seeds and fertilizers.
- Assisted in training new farm workers on best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented irrigation techniques to enhance water conservation efforts.
- Collaborated with family members to streamline daily farm operations smoothly.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems, and farming processes.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
- Planned and implemented crop rotation schedules to maximize soil fertility.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient levels; added fertilizers or amendments as needed.
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
- Observed animals during birthing process; assisted as needed; monitored newborns' health status.
- Recorded information such as production costs, yields, grades, moisture content, and other data related to crop production.
- Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
- Assessed market conditions to identify opportunities for selling products at optimal prices.
- Managed breeding programs following best practices in animal husbandry.
Education
Haven High School
Haven, KsSkills
- Vehicle operation
- Load management
- Pre-trip inspection
- Trailer coupling
- Yard logistics
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Training others
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Equipment operation
- Warehouse support
- Shipment unloading
- Route planning
- Material handling
- Trailer maneuvering
- Safe driving practices
- Mechanical tools
- Mechanical inspection
- Load securing
- Hazardous materials handling
- Trailer transport
- Interstate Driving
- Quantity and quality assessments
- Forklift operation
Certification
- Holding in good standing class A commercial drivers license. With endorsement X hazmat and tanker.
Timeline
Head Yard Driver
Tyson Foods
01.2022 - 08.2025
Custom Fabricator R/Developer
Krause Plow
08.2003 - 09.2021
Farmer
Kaufman Farms
08.1975 - 01.2002
Haven High School