Kurtis Barnes
Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in warehouse operations and tank cleaning.Eager to leverage expertise to enhance operational effectiveness. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ship yard/Tank cleaning
Tidewater Staffing Inc
Portsmouth, Virginia
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Chemical Hooking up the equipment to the tank cleaning machines.
- And eliminate manual water/chemical usage and maximize production time with advanced tank cleaning.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Fork Lift Operator
Pruden Center
Suffolk, Virginia
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Operated forklifts to transport materials throughout the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments with precision and care.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Sanitation Worker
Smithfield Packing
Smithfield, Virginia
05.2000 - 10.2005
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of production areas and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Disposed of waste materials in accordance with regulations and company policies.
- Operated cleaning equipment and tools effectively to maintain facility hygiene.
- Coordinated waste disposal processes, promoting environmentally responsible practices within the facility.
- Developed and implemented improved cleaning schedules, increasing overall sanitation consistency across production areas.
- Monitored chemical usage for safety adherence, ensuring proper handling and storage to mitigate risks.
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in sanitation practices, contributing to enhanced product quality and safety standards.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Maintained a sanitary environment with daily inspections and timely maintenance of assigned areas.
- Enhanced cleanliness by thoroughly sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing various surfaces in public spaces.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Prepared cleaning solutions and equipment in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Reduced waste accumulation by promptly collecting and disposing of trash from designated areas.
- Coordinated tasks to complete residential and commercial mopping, scrubbing and sanitizing of all assigned areas.
- Supported health initiatives by sanitizing high-traffic areas.
- Ensured safety protocols were strictly adhered to, minimizing accidents and injuries among team.
- Improved community satisfaction, conducting daily inspections and cleanings of public spaces.
- Strengthened community relations, addressing residents' concerns and feedback regarding sanitation services.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Reported any mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
Education
GED -
Nansemond River High School
Suffolk, VA05-2025
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
Certification
- Fork Lift Certificate
- Hvac Technician Installer
Timeline
Ship yard/Tank cleaning
Tidewater Staffing Inc
01.2021 - 01.2022
Fork Lift Operator
Pruden Center
03.2017 - 05.2017
Sanitation Worker
Smithfield Packing
05.2000 - 10.2005
GED -
Nansemond River High School