Dustin Barral
Reno
Summary
Operations professional specializing in medical waste incineration equipment oversight and safety compliance. Proven track record in maintaining production flow, identifying hazards, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. Strong leadership training and experience in cross-functional coordination, ready to assume full operational management/supervisor responsibilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Incinerator Operator
Stericycle
McCarran
01.2025 - Current
- Operate and monitor incineration equipment to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient production flow.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, PPE, and safety procedures to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Monitored equipment performance, identified hazards, and escalated issues to maintenance, reducing potential downtime.
- Adjust machine operations to maintain throughput and quality standards.
- Use forklifts and hand trucks to safely load, unload, and transport materials.
- Maintained accurate documentation for equipment checks and waste processing, supporting regulatory compliance and operational audits.
Cold Storage Specialist
Thrive Market
Sparks
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Organized inventory for efficient storage and retrieval in a high‑volume fulfillment center.
- Conducted daily inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Participated in inventory audits and maintained stock accuracy.
- Loaded/unloaded trucks and prepared orders for shipment.
Warehouse Worker
S&S Activewear
Reno
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with inventory items efficiently.
- Assisted team members in packing and labeling orders correctly.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
Warehouse Worker
CaiE Foods
Sparks
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse premises.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with inventory items efficiently.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing for daily meal service.
- Assembled food items according to standardized recipes and specifications.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely to prepare ingredients for assembly.
Mail Carrier
USPS
Las Vegas
01.2006 - 07.2013
- Delivered mail and packages efficiently while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
- Sorted incoming and outgoing mail according to postal regulations.
- Operated postal vehicles safely and adhered to federal guidelines.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved delivery‑related concerns.
- Supported other carriers during peak periods.
Assistant Store Manager
Hollywood Video
Las Vegas
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured staff adhered to policies.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock audits for accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Great Basin College
Elko, NV06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Equipment operation and monitoring
- Forklift and material handling
- PPE use and safety compliance
- Troubleshooting and hazard identification
- Warehouse organization and management
- Data entry and order fulfillment
- Workflow efficiency
- Fast-paced multitasking
- Detail orientation
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure and adaptability
- Training and team support strategies
- Customer communication
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- RCRA
- Hazwoper
Timeline
Incinerator Operator
Stericycle
01.2025 - Current
Cold Storage Specialist
Thrive Market
10.2024 - 01.2025
Warehouse Worker
S&S Activewear
03.2024 - 10.2024
Warehouse Worker
CaiE Foods
01.2024 - 03.2024
Mail Carrier
USPS
01.2006 - 07.2013
Assistant Store Manager
Hollywood Video
07.2004 - 07.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Great Basin College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University