John Stepp

Safety Trainer - Annually provided safety training and assessment, including any new practices, for all current and new hire employees. Input training records for each employee trained.

Inbound Car Inspector - inspect and repair train cars to ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration standards.

Outbound Car Inspector - inspect, repair and class one train cars to ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration standards.

Shop Carman - inspect, repair and switch cars that are shopped to meet American Railroad Administration standards.

Outbound Lead Man - receive trains from yardmaster or MTO in order that they want them worked. Make sure each track is blue flagged and locked. Get the carmen job briefed to lace, inspect and class one the train. Give trains rollbys and class three inspections. Input all information in MTI.

Inbound Lead Man - receive trains from yardmaster or MTO in the order they want them worked. Make sure each track is blue flagged and locked. Get the carmen job briefed to inspect the trains. When inspection completed, return track to yardmaster and drop blue flags. Input inspection information in MTI.

• Managed up to 18 workers in the fields during planting and harvesting seasons.
• Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery and livestock.
• Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
• Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
• Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
• Monitored animal health and welfare.
• Performed chemical spraying activities for crop weed and pest control using cropduster contractors.
• Assessed farm activities to comply with government regulations.
• Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
• Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
• Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
• Reported on farm operations and notable incidents to local, state and federal authorities.
• Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
• Completed monthly structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
• Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional animal care.
• Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
• Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
• Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.

• Set up scheduled machines to meet demands of different production plans.
• Cleaned mold and machine platen after removing pieces from machinery.
• Helped team follow production standards and OSHA requirements for optimal safety.
• Maintained clean and organized tool sets for production runs.
• Protected molds from damage through proper handling and storage between use.
• Inspected molds to identify maintenance and repair needs.
• Worked with engineering to carry out inspections and improve procedures on future runs.
• Supervised and adjusted machinery when necessary, reducing downtime.
• Set machine stops and guides to proper alignment and adjusted when needed to maintain consistent production time and quality.
• Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
• Crane certified to lift 50 ton molds.
• On call for machine mold changes or defects.

• Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
• Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
• Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
• Fed raw materials into machines.
• Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
• Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
• Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
• Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
• Managed the work crew on my machine for breaks and other machine duties.
• Chosen to committee for material inventory reduction.