andre gusters
Stockton,CA
Summary
To secure a position with a reputable company where my existing skills can be utilized and also where my hard work, commitment and talent is used to acquire new skills to assist the company in meeting their short and long term goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Guster's Labors
Stockton, CA
01.2001 - Current
- Planned and directed all functions of the company
- Skilled in performing routine manual labor tasks
- Proficient in using hand and power tools
- More info provided upon request
Warehouse Associate
Amazon LLC
Tracy, CA
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
Lead/Sanitation Associate
KeHe Distributors, LLC
Stockton, CA
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Supported and contributed to the overall goals of the Operations Department
- Transported supplies between departments
- Arranged and maintained boxes, pallets and product in a neat and orderly manner
- Cleaned lint, dust, oil and grease from machines, lighting fixtures and racking
- Picked up reusable scrap for salvage
- Cleaned rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, lockers and other work areas as needed
- Washed walls and ceiling with cleaning chemicals
- Emptied wastebaskets, managed the bailer, and emptied and cleaned ashtrays
- Transported trash and waste to disposal area; Trash compact machine
- Replaced light bulbs
- Ensured signage was clean and in proper locations
- Picked up trash from the Distro Center grounds and maintained area
- Operated MHE to transport materials within the DC
House Keeping Service Worker
San Joaquin County General Hospital
French Camp, CA
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Swept, mopped, stripped, waxed, and buffed floors by hand or machine; wet vacuumed floors and shampooed carpets
- Washed windows, screens, sills, light fixtures, woodwork, doors, walls, and ceilings; dusted, cleaned, and polished furniture and other items
- Cleaned and sanitized special hospital areas and wards such as intensive care unit, surgery, child care, labor and delivery where high level of sanitation must be maintained
- Cleaned and sanitized rest rooms, showers, bathtubs, drinking fountains, and equipment such as gurneys, beds, and wheelchairs
- Collected and disposed of trash and garbage; collected and placed soiled linen into hamper bags and emptied hamper bags into laundry chutes
- Cleaned and maintained janitorial equipment; kept lists of needed repairs and supplies and notified superior
- Delivered, moved, and collected supplies, equipment, linen, furniture and other items
- Operated and utilized a variety of equipment and tools such as mops, brooms, dusters, floor buffing machines, rug shampooers, vacuums, and wall washing machines; operated elevators and other equipment in emergency or as necessary
- Performed minor repairs to furniture such as in replacing nuts, bolts, screws, and casters; may perform a limited amount of routine building and grounds maintenance
- Washed laboratory glassware such as tubes, bottles, and flasks by hand and machine; may operate autoclave to sterilize glassware; dusted and washed laboratory counters with disinfectant solutions
- Assisted in patient service functions; washed and made up beds, changed window and examining curtains, and transporting patients
- Prepared routine reports
- Led and trained less experienced workers as assigned
- Drove trash truck
Education
Certificate - general cleaning methods and procedures
San Joaquin County Hospital
French Camp, CADiploma - High School
Stockton School for Adults
Stockton, CASkills
- Over 15 plus years of practical experience as a maintenance, sanitation and laborer worker
- Power wash equipment, Cherry Picker, Dock Stocker, Pallet Jack (Singe, Double, Triple), Reach Lift, Scrub machine (manual and power)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team-fostered environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate in personal and small group situations to customers and employees of the organization
- Excellent at working in a team and an independent setting to meet deadlines and accomplish the assigned task in a precise manner
- Strong work focus
- High prioritization and organization skills/ability to multitask
- Effective/Safe practices handling cleaning chemicals
- Eager to follow oral and written instructions
- Protective Gear
- Treatment of sinks, floors and tiles with disinfectants
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon LLC
05.2019 - 10.2024
Lead/Sanitation Associate
KeHe Distributors, LLC
03.2015 - 06.2018
House Keeping Service Worker
San Joaquin County General Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2014
Owner
Guster's Labors
01.2001 - Current
Certificate - general cleaning methods and procedures
San Joaquin County Hospital
Diploma - High School
Stockton School for Adults