James Hixenbaugh
Galena ,KS
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Lead
Ajinomoto
Joplin, MO
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Supervised sanitation team to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Developed and implemented sanitation protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained staff on proper cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and resolve sanitation issues promptly.
- Collaborated with production teams to maintain cleanliness in processing areas.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and chemicals, ensuring availability when needed for efficient operations.
- Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
- Implemented new cleaning equipment and technologies, streamlining sanitation processes and increasing efficiency.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
Machine Operator
Bagcraft Papercon
Baxter Springs, KS
03.2006 - 07.2019
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine functions and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Team Lead
Contract Freighters, Inc
Joplin, MO
03.1998 - 08.2006
- Led team in executing operational strategies and achieving project milestones.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skills development and enhancing team performance.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Developed training programs that increased employee engagement and productivity.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Galena High School
Galena, KS06.1993
Skills
Cleaning
Custodial services skills
Delegating work assignments
Inspecting equipment
Waste disposal
Chemical handling
Operating lifts
Trash collection
Troubleshooting
Hygiene standards
Sanitation documentation
Sanitation expertise
Chemical preparation
GMP compliance
Machine checking
Forklift use
Checking supplies
Willingness to learn
Teamwork and collaboration
Routine maintenance
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Sweeping and mopping
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptable and flexible
Reliability
Team collaboration
Hand and power tool operation
Trash collection and removal
Floor cleaning
Pressure washing
Equipment operation
Time management abilities
Equipment maintenance
Facility maintenance
Timeline
Sanitation Lead
Ajinomoto
01.2020 - 01.2026
Machine Operator
Bagcraft Papercon
03.2006 - 07.2019
Team Lead
Contract Freighters, Inc
03.1998 - 08.2006
High School Diploma - General Studies
Galena High School