Kasandra Waddell
Danville
Summary
Dependable professional skilled in service trucking and janitorial operations, with expertise in material handling, machine servicing, and maintaining high sanitation standards. Experienced in chemical handling and waste disposal management, supporting preventative maintenance and ensuring safe, efficient work environments. Strong organizational skills and teamwork contribute to reliable and effective facility and production support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Janitor/Machine Cleaner
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Danville
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Operated floor cleaning equipment to enhance efficiency in daily maintenance tasks.
- Performed daily custodial duties: swept, mopped, vacuumed, dusted, emptied trash, cleaned restrooms and break areas, and sanitized shared surfaces.
- Drove Industrial Scrubber which was used to get up oils and hazardous spills daily. Also used to get up flooded water from burst pipes.
- Replaced fluorescent bulbs and maintained lighting; ordered and retrieved supplies from facility storeroom.
- Sorted office paperwork, documented completed duties, and recorded detailed notes of extra work or maintenance issues.
- Cleaned approx 25 tire-building machines (RTS/RTN, NG): swept debris, removed old metal and excess rubber to designated areas, and wiped oil leaks with specialty solution.
- Cleaned supervisor desk and adjacent workstations; disposed of machine waste per safety procedures.
- Scheduled and detailed clean a 2-week Preventative Maintenance (PM) to reduce equipment failures.
- Followed safety protocols for chemical use and equipment; collaborated with custodial and maintenance teams.
Service Trucker
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Danville, VA
12.2015 - 03.2021
- Documented delivery logs and maintained accurate records of hours worked.
- Retrieved materials from three designated stations and delivered them promptly to tire-building machines.
- Serviced and maintained 25 tire-building machines to ensure smooth operations.
- Collected empty shells and spools after material use for proper handling.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and company policies.
- Transported excess rubber to designated areas, maintaining an organized and efficient workspace.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported maintenance needs proactively to reduce downtime.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Used hoists and forklifts to load and unload materials onto trucks.
- Upheld a clean driving record throughout employment tenure through diligent attention while using service truck.
- Took off excess rubber with hand tool.
Janitor
Aramark
420 West Main Street, Danville, VA
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Checked in daily to receive and organize assigned cleaning duties.
- Cleaned classrooms by sweeping, mopping, wiping down desks and chairs, and removing trash.
- Maintained restrooms, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene.
- Cleaned entire dorm rooms and offices, supporting a healthy living and working environment.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers to complete large cleaning projects efficiently and on schedule.
Laboratory Technician
JTI
Danville, VA
02.2009 - 04.2013
- Conducted routine analyses using advanced laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards in laboratory procedures.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing experiments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize testing methodologies.
- Pulled large tobacco samples from the production floor to verify specified weight requirements.
- Operated sifter machine to process tobacco samples accurately.
- Weighed product quantities and recorded data meticulously on prepared forms.
- Entered sifted weight results into computer systems to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Danville Community College
Danville, VA01-2014
Skills
- Cleaning expertise
- Equipment and machine servicing
- Facilities maintenance
- Chemical handling
- Waste disposal management
- Bathroom sanitation
- Safety compliance
- Material handling and transportation
- Operating Scrubber
Timeline
Janitor/Machine Cleaner
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
03.2021 - 08.2025
Service Trucker
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
12.2015 - 03.2021
Janitor
Aramark
04.2013 - 12.2015
Laboratory Technician
JTI
02.2009 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Danville Community College