Jerry Sain Jr
Caldwell,TX
Summary
Shop leader focused on keeping cabinet production moving through clear task delegation, inventory control, and daily issue resolution. Support on-time work order completion by reviewing production details, training employees, and communicating schedule needs with office and installation teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Lead
Texas Precision Cabinets
Caldwell, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised cabinet shop workflow for Texas Precision Cabinets
- Assigned build tasks to woodworkers and finishers
- Reviewed drawings and cut lists for production accuracy
- Coordinated material flow through custom cabinet departments
- Trained shop staff on cabinet assembly and safe methods
- Inspected finished cabinets for quality and fit
- Communicated schedule needs with office and installation teams
- Resolved shop issues to keep daily production moving
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Managed shop jobs to complete work orders on time and keep tasks prioritized.
- Facilitated regular meetings with staff to address performance issues and enhance team communication.
- Conducted performance reviews and documented employee progress.
- Delegated tasks among staff members according to their individual strengths.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory, supplies and equipment.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the shop.
- Received items and orders and checked items for quality and accuracy against documentation.
- Operated equipment and tools in full accordance with safety procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer complaints.
self employed
Slef Employed
Caldwell, Texas
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Operated dozers, skid steers, and other equipment to support project completion.
- Performed routine maintenance on various equipment and trucks, ensuring reliability and performance.
- Developed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
tractor assembler
Small Farms Innovations
Caldwell, TX
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Unpacked tractors for assembly and inspection, installed tires, batteries, lights, hydraulics, roll bars, and loaders, and utilized impact drivers, drills, ratchets, and wrenches to ensure proper assembly.
- Connected wiring, fasteners, and hardware during equipment build steps.
- Assembled small-farm equipment parts using hand tools and production work instructions.
- Inspected component fit and alignment for small farms' innovations assembly standards.
Warehouse Worker
Cargill
Giddings, Texas
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Loaded and unloaded Cargill freight using forklifts and pallet jacks
- Operated robots to stack feed from the conveyor and placed full pallets in designated warehouse locations.
- Verified inventory counts and checked product labels for warehouse accuracy
- Inspected shipments for damage before storage or distribution
Mining technician
Whinstone
Rockdale , TX
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Installed and troubleshot Minores, cat cables, and power cords to ensure operational efficiency. Operated scissor lift to install items on shelves and used pallet jacks to relocate minors efficiently. Installed foam backer board to enhance ventilation by retaining hot air in center isles. Conducted tank cleaning to ensure proper setup for diffuser plates and minors. and put bit cool in them so the diffuser plates and minors can be installed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Equipment Operator
VCG (Chesapeake)
Caldwell, Texas
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated VCG Chesapeake heavy equipment for material movement and site support.
- Operated front end loader to efficiently supply hoppers at wet and dry plants, ensuring continuous material flow.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts, loaders, and lift equipment.
- Inspected equipment before shifts and reported mechanical issues promptly.
Freezing and chilling
Sanderson Farms
Bryan, TX
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Operated in freezing and chilling environments to transfer product to the packaging line and position product from blast to designated areas for line operators.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Equipment Operator
Chesapeake
Caldwell, Texas
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Operated haul trucks, dozers, and track hoes to efficiently move materials across site. Operated a maintainer to create smooth road surfaces for optimal equipment performance. Operated skytrak and skid steer to unload and load trucks and to fuel equipment. Operated loaders to load materials into dump trucks for timely transport.
- Operated forklifts and heavy equipment; Performed material handling tasks at VCG Chesapeake to support workflow..
- Inspected equipment before each shift to support safe VCG Chesapeake operations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using pallet jacks and lift equipment.
Chemical Operator
Zodiac
Caldwell, Texas
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored reactor conditions and adjusted valves for Zodiac chemical production.
- Mixed raw materials following Zodiac batch instructions and safety procedures.
- Inspected pumps, tanks, and lines for leaks during Zodiac operations.
- Operated calciner for efficient inbound and outbound material processing. Operated sampler system to collect samples of inbound and outbound materials. Checked gauges regularly to maintain optimal operation of machinery. to ensure optimal operation of scrubber system.ng Utilized forklift to organize and transport materials within warehouse.
Equipment Operator
Luminant- Three Oak Mine
Rockdale, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Operated 777 cat end dumps, 776 cat haulers, and K-785 Komatsu water truck to complete construction tasks. Stepped up to operate D9T cat dozer, D10T dozer, and 16H motor grader for diverse project needs.
- Operated heavy equipment safely across VCG Chesapeake yards and work zones.
- Inspected machinery before shifts and reported maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Transported materials using forklifts and loaders at various job sites. using forklifts, loaders, and other powered equipment.
Recieving
Lowes Home Improvment
Bastrop, Texas
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Operated forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks to efficiently manage inventory movement and support warehouse operations.
- Fulfilled routine responsibilities to ensure smooth operations and support team objectives.
- Provided creative suggestions and solutions that improved team efficiency and results.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Self Employed- laborer
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Worked with cattle, bailed hay, ran an excavator to dig and cover up holes for funeral services, ran a skid steer to haul dirt and move round bales.
Rover crane operator
Alcoa- Pot room
Rockdale, Texas
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Performed as a carbon setter, pot tender, Operated tapping equipment for efficient extraction of molten metal from furnace., Controlled rover crane to reliably transport materials across facility, enhancing workflow., Operated forklift to move inventory within the warehouse. Ensured work safety and followed all policies and procedures.
- Patrolled Alcoa pot room for unsafe conditions and equipment issues
- Monitored pot operation status and reported abnormalities to potline supervisors
- Assisted potroom crews with routine tasks and material handling
Painters helper
Brad & Sons Construction Company
Giddings, Texas
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Prepared walls by sanding, patching, and cleaning surfaces before applying final finishes.
- Prepared paint surfaces on Brad & Sons Construction Company job sites.
- Mixed paints, primers, and coatings for interior and exterior crews.
- Pressure washed, sandblasted, and painted tank batteries to maintain equipment integrity and ensure optimal performance.
Self Employed- contract laborer
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Operating equipment such as skid steer and tractors. Cut and welded pipe to build steel pens. Controlled and maintained a crew of 3 people and made sure they worked efficiently and were safe.
Education
High School Diploma -
GHS
Giddings, TX01-2003
Skills
- Cabinet assembly
- Cut list analysis
- Quality inspection
- Quality assurance
- Inventory control
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Safety procedures
- Staff training
- Team management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Relevant Training
- MSHA Certified
- OSHA Certified when employed through Alcoa
- CPR Certified
- Lock Out/ Tag Out Procedures
- BBS Trained
Timeline
Shop Lead
Texas Precision Cabinets
03.2025 - Current
self employed
Slef Employed
01.2025 - 03.2025
tractor assembler
Small Farms Innovations
07.2023 - 01.2025
Warehouse Worker
Cargill
05.2021 - 05.2023
Mining technician
Whinstone
02.2021 - 05.2021
Equipment Operator
VCG (Chesapeake)
10.2020 - 12.2020
Freezing and chilling
Sanderson Farms
05.2020 - 09.2020
Equipment Operator
Chesapeake
03.2019 - 04.2020
Chemical Operator
Zodiac
05.2018 - 02.2019
Equipment Operator
Luminant- Three Oak Mine
01.2012 - 01.2018
Recieving
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2009 - 01.2012
Self Employed- laborer
01.2009 - 01.2012
Rover crane operator
Alcoa- Pot room
01.2007 - 01.2009
Painters helper
Brad & Sons Construction Company
01.2005 - 01.2007
Self Employed- contract laborer
01.2000 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
GHS