Nathan Ford
Lake City,United States
Summary
Machine cleaner with a proven track record at GEON Performance Solutions, excelling in maintaining exemplary cleanliness for precision machinery. Proficient in operating industrial cleaning equipment, and skilled in training teams on safety protocols. Recognized for effectively managing hazardous materials, while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and enhancing workplace safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Cleaner
Cns Y-12
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
06.2025 - Current
- Cleaned machinery parts with air hoses, rags, and other supplies to remove dirt and dust.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and placed orders when needed.
- Checked all chemical levels in cleaning solutions regularly and refilled if necessary.
- Provided support for other janitorial staff members as needed.
- Swept and mopped floors to ensure cleanliness of work areas.
- Ensured work area was kept clean and organized throughout shift.
- Cleaned up spills immediately to prevent further contamination or damage.
- Operated floor scrubber machines to deep clean hard surface floors.
Construction Laborer
Cns Y-12
Oak Ridge, TN
02.2024 - 06.2025
- • Manages comprehensive cleaning processes for manufacturing areas, loading docks, and material storage facilities while
coordinating with teams to maintain workspace organization and ensure minimal impact to ongoing operations. - As a Rad Worker II, maintains proficiency in radiological safety protocols, interprets complex work permits and safety data
sheets, and aligns cleaning activities with site-specific contamination control requirements. - Operates and maintains industrial cleaning equipment spanning powered floor scrubbers, vacuum systems, and
mechanical lifting devices while adhering to strict safety protocols and equipment-specific operating procedures within
manufacturing operations. - Leverages expertise in industrial safety practices to identify potential hazards and collaborates with safety teams to
maintain full compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements.
Construction Laborer
TVA Bull Run Steam Plant
Claxton, TN
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used onsite.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Warehouse Lead
GEON Performance Solutions
Clinton, TN
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
- Utilized computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite to generate reports on a weekly basis.
- Ensured accuracy of inventory records and maintained accurate stock levels in the warehouse.
- Resolved any customer service issues related to orders picked up from the warehouse.
- Monitored incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes and organized storage areas accordingly.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations in regards to workplace safety standards.
- Managed day-to-day activities within the warehouse by assigning tasks among workers efficiently.
- Developed processes for training new staff members on safety protocols and proper use of equipment.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
Clinton,Tn05-2010
Skills
Success in maintaining exemplary cleanliness for precision machinery, lathes, mills, and metal-working platforms
Expertise in operating mechanical equipment including floor scrubbers, forklifts, cranes, hoists, and industrial vacuums
Active Q clearance, HRP, RAD worker I and II, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, Y-12 respirator certified, PPE, and MSDS training
Background in safely handling production waste, hazardous materials, and chemical agents used in manufacturing
- Chemical processing
- 10-years' experience in polymer processing plant
- 12- plus years' experience in a manufacturing plant
- 12- years warehouse experience
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Production tracking
- Controls management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Piping and valves
- Hazardous material management
- Communication skills
- Radiological safety
- Hazard identification
Timeline
Machine Cleaner
Cns Y-12
06.2025 - Current
Construction Laborer
Cns Y-12
02.2024 - 06.2025
Construction Laborer
TVA Bull Run Steam Plant
03.2023 - 01.2024
Warehouse Lead
GEON Performance Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Anderson County High School
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