Matthew Winters
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Dedicated sanitation professional with expertise in chemical handling and hazardous materials management, honed at O.K Foods. Proven ability to maintain compliance with sanitation regulations while fostering a safe work environment. Strong collaborator, adept at adapting to changing priorities, ensuring cleanliness standards are consistently met.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Worker
O.K Foods
Fort Smith, AR
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Learned and applied safety protocols to ensure workplace cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and pressure washers, to maintain sanitation standards.
- Assisted in the disposal of waste materials following established guidelines for hazardous waste management.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, reporting shortages to supervisors for timely replenishment.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily cleaning schedules efficiently and effectively.
- Developed familiarity with proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing sanitation tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and tasks in a fast-paced operational setting, ensuring consistent cleanliness standards were met.
General Laborer
Baker Construction
Fort Smith, AR
05.2006 - 12.2011
- Operated heavy machinery safely and efficiently to complete tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work areas to improve safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Followed detailed instructions to execute tasks accurately and consistently.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and workflows within the work environment.
- Implemented best practices for material handling to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Helped with door and window installations.
Forklift Operator
Eads Brothers Mattress Company
Fort Smith, AR
02.2005 - 06.2006
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklift equipment to ensure operational safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, reducing damage during transportation activities.
- Led efforts for compliance with OSHA regulations, enhancing workplace safety standards.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring that goods were handled with care, minimizing returns due to damage.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Education
GED -
Adult Ed
Malvern, ARSkills
- Sanitation regulations
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Industrial cleaning
Timeline
Sanitation Worker
O.K Foods
11.2011 - 03.2013
General Laborer
Baker Construction
05.2006 - 12.2011
Forklift Operator
Eads Brothers Mattress Company
02.2005 - 06.2006
GED -
Adult Ed