Garfield Brooks
Fort St. John,BC
Summary
Dedicated Sanitation Worker with a strong background in hazardous materials handling and team collaboration, honed at the National Solid Waste Management Authority. Excelled in maintaining strict cleanliness standards and ensuring public safety, demonstrating a keen ability to adapt and learn quickly. Proven track record of improving efficiency and reducing waste accumulation, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to continual improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Worker
National Solid Waste Management Authority
12.2014 - 12.2024
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Reported any mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Maintained a sanitary environment with daily inspections and timely maintenance of assigned areas.
- Disposed of hazardous materials in appropriate manner.
- Collaborated with colleagues for timely completion of large-scale projects involving waste removal and facility maintenance.
- Ensured public safety by removing hazardous materials and reporting potentially dangerous situations to supervisors.
- Reduced waste accumulation by promptly collecting and disposing of trash from designated areas.
- Followed all safety procedures and regulations when operating collection truck.
- Reported illegal dumping or hazardous materials to supervisor for proper handling.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Skills
- Sanitation regulations
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Industrial cleaning
- Heavy lifting
- Waste management
- Hazardous material handling
- Trash collection
- Garbage removal
- Garbage collection
- Team collaboration
- Customer inquiry and response
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Sanitation Worker
National Solid Waste Management Authority
12.2014 - 12.2024