Janitor Resume Example

• Repaired and maintained dishwashing machine to keep dishes clean and kitchen running smoothly.
• Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers to help food preparation staff stay focused on customer orders.
• Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
• Replenished stations throughout restaurant, including cupboards, serving areas and salad bars to meet employee and customer demands.
• Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
• Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
• Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
• Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
• Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
• Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor, [Task] and [Task] to reduce accidents and sanitize.
• Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
• Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
• Wiped and sanitized various kitchen surfaces using specific cleaning supplies.
• Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
• Moved food and supply items from delivery trucks to storage by unloading and organizing.
• Replaced clean utensils in storage bins, enabling servers to grab forks, knives and spoons quickly.
• Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
• Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
• Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
• Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.

• Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
• Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
• Inspected chains, hammers and other tools for damage or wear to prevent injuries and accidents.
• Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
• Cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces efficiently.
• Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.
• Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action.
• Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
• Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
• Scraped off excess spatter and other materials using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
• Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
• Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts.
• Set up and operated stress relief oven adhering to welding procedure parameters.
• Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
• Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
• Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
• Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
• Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
• Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
• Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.

Was a receiver, loading and unloading semis and product for customers. Worked in the patio block area and the outside yard. Was and excellent team player.

• Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
• Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
• Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
• Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
• Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
• Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
• Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
• Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
• Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
• Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
• Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
• Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
• Contributed to profitability by training new employees on safe, efficient use of forklift equipment and through troubleshooting machines to maintain optimal performance and limit overtime cost.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
• Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
• Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
• Monitored counts, weights and measures to verify accuracy.
• Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
• Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
• Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
• Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
• Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
• Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
• Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
• Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
• Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
• Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
• Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
• Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
• Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
• Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.
• Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
• Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
• Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to goods.
• Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
• Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
• Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor.