George Zaragoza
San Jose,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-Ferrous Recovery Lab Technician
Radius Recycling
Oakland, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Assure 6-10 different samples are being pulled from different belts in the plant throughout the night on an hourly schedule
- Sort and separate each sample according to its material (ex. Aluminum with aluminum, copper and copper, etc…)
- Was able to get certified with operating skit steer, forklift manlift and gradal (lowboy)
- Gained knowledge and working with different kinds of metals and materials
- Adapted to various working hours (6am-6:30pm, 4pm-4:30am, 5pm-5:30am)
- Worked and communicated with leads and supervisors in different areas of the plant to assure the density is appropriate
- Lift 25+ pounds depending on the amount of material needed for a sample
- Upload and enter specific information for each sample to document and keep track of what is being done and quality of samples
Flooring and Wall Associate
Home Depot
San Leandro, CA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Measured and cut blinds according to clients needs
- Operated cherry picker in order to retrieve items from upper shelves to stock
- Used cherry picker to assist customers with loading pallets of material needed
- Cross trained in different departments in the store (Garden, Lumber, Bathroom and Kitchen)
- Preformed tasks safely such as making sure aisles were closed when bringing down pallets
- Answered customers questions in regards to what blinds would be suitable for their home
- Worked with other teammates to accomplish certain tasks
Butcher/Meat Cutter
Foods Co.
Oakland, CA
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Gained skills on handling assorted meats such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish
- Stocked up fridges and freezers with the accurate amount to ensure customer satisfaction
- Knowledge in butchering cutting different meats into appropriate amounts and parts
- Assisted customers in regards to any questions within the different store departments
Food Member
McDonalds
Castro Valley, CA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Take 150-200 orders a day throughout a 6 hour shift
- Ability to multitask while being in drive thru (taking, inputting, and handing out orders)
- Be knowledgeable of items in the menu to answer questions customers had in regards to the food
- Cook and prep certain food items such as chicken nuggets, fries, burgers, etc.
- Execute closing shift tasks to assure everything is ready to be used for the morning shift
Education
A.A. - General Studies
Mission College
Santa Clara, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
San Leandro High School
San Leandro, CA06-2018
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample preparation
- Microscopy techniques
- Lab result interpretation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Specimen processing
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hazardous waste management
- Supply maintenance
- Equipment calibration
- Specimen collection
- OSHA safety standards
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Non-Ferrous Recovery Lab Technician
Radius Recycling
04.2022 - Current
Flooring and Wall Associate
Home Depot
04.2021 - 04.2022
Butcher/Meat Cutter
Foods Co.
05.2018 - 04.2021
Food Member
McDonalds
08.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
San Leandro High School
A.A. - General Studies
Mission College