Zachary Barnes
MELBOURNE,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
JBS Swift
Marshalltown, IA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Meat Cutter
State Center Locker
State Center, IA
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Processed beef, pork and bison for freezer storage.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
- Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Identified perishable inventory nearing expiration date and marked down prices to minimize waste.
CNA
Care Initiatives Hospice
State Center, IA
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Maintenance Crew Member
Fremont Farms of Iowa
Tama, IA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns, planting flowers and shrubs, pruning trees and hedges, applying fertilizers and removing weeds from turf areas.
- Assisted with installation of new equipment when necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems to identify potential problems.
Campeches
Erics Lopez
Galena, IL
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Cook
Adventureland Theme Park
Altoona, IA
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Education
GED -
Colfax-Mingo High School
Colfax, IA05.2020
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Meat Curing and Preservation
- Knife Skills
- Records Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Knife Sharpening
- Sanitary Standards
- Food Safety
- Basic Math
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Strong Team Member
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
JBS Swift
10.2023 - 03.2024
Meat Cutter
State Center Locker
05.2023 - 10.2023
CNA
Care Initiatives Hospice
08.2021 - 11.2022
Maintenance Crew Member
Fremont Farms of Iowa
05.2021 - 08.2021
Campeches
Erics Lopez
03.2019 - 05.2020
Cook
Adventureland Theme Park
05.2017 - 05.2019
GED -
Colfax-Mingo High School
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