Experienced organizer well-versed in operating equipment and sorting collections to isolate different types of materials for further processing. Vigilant and service-oriented team player offering 6+ years of experience in field.
Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility and Sanitation Worker
Perishable Distributors Of Iowa LTD
Ankeny, IA
07.2015 - Current
Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
Sanitized surfaces, equipment and components using chemicals like Oxford TB and BS 55 solution.
Maintained spotless restrooms and break rooms with detail-oriented approach and consistent attention.
Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
Collected, sorted and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
Crushed refuse and garbage when appropriate.
Operated heavy machinery based equipment. pallet jack and forklifts on daily route to collect materials.
Operated automated and semi-automated hoisting devices to raise bins and dump garbage into vehicle.
Printing Machine Operator
Pyro Graphics
West Des Moines, IA
09.2012 - 06.2015
Mounted drink wear and inserted ends into automatic feed mechanisms.
Tightened or loosened fountain thumbscrews to adjust ink flow.
Set up and operated printing press machines.
Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
Inspected machines and performed repairs.
Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
Promptly removed completed loads from press.
Mixed and poured paint and color mixtures into reservoirs.
Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
Tool Box Assembly Line B
Dee Zee Manufacturing
Des Moines, IA
01.2010 - 09.2013
Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
Key Holder
Hot Topic
Des Moines, IA
02.2006 - 03.2012
Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising.
Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
Educated customers about product and service offerings, special deals and newly released offerings to help each person make informed choices.
Managed customer needs and delegated tasks to employees for optimal coverage.
Monitored associates throughout each assigned shift and professionally managed any challenges to maintain optimal store performance.
Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
Prepared merchandise for distribution and placement across sales floor by building pallets and tagging products.
Increased sales by promoting new offerings and maintaining current knowledge of merchandise, sales and key product features.
Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.