Richard Flores
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Summary
Accomplished Sanitation Technician at Frito Lay with expertise in industrial cleaning techniques and strong communication skills. Enhanced workplace safety by implementing infection control procedures and quality assurance protocols. Successfully reduced cross-contamination risks by 20% through effective chemical handling and team collaboration, ensuring compliance with safety standards and contributing to a productive work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Technician
Frito Lay
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
01.2015 - 08.2024
- Operated various cleaning equipment to maintain sanitation standards across facilities.
- Assisted in disposal of waste materials according to safety protocols and regulations.
- Learned proper handling of hazardous materials to ensure workplace safety compliance.
- Supported team members by performing routine cleaning and sanitation tasks effectively.
- Monitored supply levels of cleaning agents and equipment for efficient operations.
- Adhered to established health and hygiene guidelines during sanitation processes.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of work areas, contributing to a safe environment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of sanitation best practices.
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly, and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Supported quality control measures by thoroughly sanitizing production equipment between product runs.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by properly handling chemicals and maintaining designated storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects within established timeframes.
- Fostered a positive working environment by actively participating in team meetings and contributing to discussions on ways to improve sanitation processes.
- Mixed required chemicals according to procedures to form cleaning solutions, completing chemical concentration monitoring as described in procedural manual.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by diligently following sanitation protocols and procedures.
- Attended to building parking lots and grounds each day to keep outside areas clean and neat.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities, identifying potential issues and taking corrective action as needed.
- Assisted in the documentation of sanitation processes, facilitating smooth handover between shifts and promoting consistency across teams.
- Consistently met deadlines for critical cleaning tasks, ensuring minimal downtime for production equipment during changeovers.
- Ensured timely completion of sanitation tasks, contributing to overall production efficiency.
- Swept, mopped and sanitized facility.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies related to sanitation processes.
- Completed in-depth cleaning of machinery to protect consumers from contamination and illness.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors and peers, providing updates on progress toward daily goals while addressing any challenges encountered.
Skills
Sanitizing skills
Strong communication skills
Workplace safety practices
Industrial cleaning techniques
Safety awareness
Equipment safety
Personal protective equipment
Delegating work assignments
Chemical handling
Operating lifts
Safe chemical handling
Quality assurance protocols
Safety monitoring
Infection control procedures
Safety and compliance
Floor sanitizing
Safety training compliance
Tool cleaning
Chemical cleaning agents
Facility housekeeping
Pressure washing
Team building
Languages
English/spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sanitation Technician
Frito Lay
01.2015 - 08.2024