TYRELL WASHINGTON
5311 Knox Ave N., Brooklyn Center,MN
Summary
To utilize my knowledge, skills, and experience to secure a position in a thriving and reputable company and add to the success of the overall organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Sanitation Lead
Bimbo Bakeries
Roseville, MN
11.2024 - Current
- Leadership: Directly supervise and train sanitation associates, ensuring compliance with food safety policies, hygiene standards, and regulatory requirements (SQF, AIB, FDA).
- Managed daily cleaning schedules, including equipment disassembly/assembly, allergen changeovers, and master sanitation schedules to uphold hygiene standards.
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ensure proper handling of sanitation chemicals.
- Maintained accurate sanitation records and completed documentation for SSOPs, facilitating seamless audit processes.
- Streamlined 5S practices, maintained inventory of sanitation supplies, and enhanced operational efficiency to support plant profitability.
Sanitation Lead
Rich's Foods
Fridley, MN
10.2015 - 10.2024
- Cleaning & Sanitation Oversight: Direct deep cleaning of production equipment and facilities, adhering to the Master Cleaning Schedule and FDA/USDA regulations.
- Safety Enforcement: Enforce GMPs, safety regulations, and proper chemical handling procedures.
- Verified equipment cleanliness using bioluminescence technology before production, ensuring proper assembly and compliance.
- Team Leadership: Train new associates in sanitation tasks, chemical safety, and equipment dismantling/assembly.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate CIP (Clean-In-Place) logs, chart recorders, and sanitation inventory records.
- Troubleshot sanitation equipment and recommended cleaning method improvements, enhancing overall sanitation effectiveness.
Material Handler Specialist
Caterpillar
Brooklyn Park, MN
05.2018 - 05.2024
- Equipment Operation: Utilize material handling equipment such as forklifts, turret trucks, reach trucks, or pallet jacks.
- Loaded, unloaded, picked, and transported materials to assembly, paint, and fabrication areas, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Executed accurate inventory transactions using scan gun technology and computer systems to locate and track materials.
- Followed safety protocols, maintained clean workspace, and handled materials in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Documentation: Count, weigh, and verify materials listed on production orders.
Seasonal Sanitation Service Worker
City of Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Facility Cleaning: Clean and sanitize public restrooms, washrooms, and other facilities.
- Collected and disposed of trash, recyclables, and compostable debris from bins and park areas to maintain cleanliness and safety.
- Mowed, weed whipped, and removed litter in parks and beaches to enhance visitor experience and preserve natural beauty.
- Equipment Operation: Use equipment such as mowers, weed whippers, and potentially small dump trucks for garbage removal.
- Assisted with special event cleanup and performed additional grounds maintenance to ensure facilities were presentable and functional.
Spot Welder/Painter
Cummins Power
Fridley, MN
12.2011 - 03.2015
- Operated resistance spot welding equipment to weld assemblies per blueprints and work orders, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
- Material Handling: Position, align, and clamp metal parts using jigs and fixtures for consistent, accurate weld placement.
- Quality Check: Perform visual inspections and manual 'peel tests' to ensure weld strength and penetration.
- Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance, such as cleaning and dressing electrodes (tip alignment).
- Executed post-weld tasks, including sanding and grinding, to achieve required surface smoothness and enhance overall quality.
Education
GED -
Job Corp
St. Paul01-1997
Skills
- Sanitation Operations
- Quality compliance
- Audit readiness
- Safety Compliance
- Sanitation oversight
- Facility Cleaning
- Inventory Control
- Process Improvement
- Maintenance & Improvement
- Documentation
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Forklift
- Crown Equipment Operator
- Hazmat Technician
- CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Sanitation Lead
Bimbo Bakeries
11.2024 - Current
Material Handler Specialist
Caterpillar
05.2018 - 05.2024
Sanitation Lead
Rich's Foods
10.2015 - 10.2024
Seasonal Sanitation Service Worker
City of Minneapolis
03.2015 - 10.2015
Spot Welder/Painter
Cummins Power
12.2011 - 03.2015
GED -
Job Corp