Nikkolaus Castro
Longmont,CO
Summary
Hands-on professional with a background in meat cutting, vacuum excavation, and biohazard cleanup. Brings strong safety habits, equipment operation, inventory tracking, and team support to industrial and field settings. Known for keeping work organized, training others on procedures, and completing tasks with care and efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Meat Manager
Safeway
Firestone, Colorado
01.2026 - Current
- Tracked meat inventory and ordered supplies to ensure optimal product availability for Safeway displays.
- Supported Safeway meat department with daily cutting, wrapping, and case setup.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in consumer preferences, informing product selection for the Safeway meat department.
- Trained associates on Safeway food safety and sanitation standards.
- Reviewed daily production schedules with staff members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented corrective actions based on feedback from customers or internal audits.
Vacuum Excavation Technician
Recon Holdings LLC
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed vacuum excavation using pressurized water or air to break ground and extract soil; was responsible for core drilling, shoveling, backfilling, and construction work near utilities
- Operated and maintained vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, tractors, and other large commercial vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Worked with technicians and crew members to complete excavation and construction tasks, contributing to project success
- Documented daily communications and work activities to maintain accurate project records. of communications, work performed, and project details
- Prepared concrete mixtures to specification and poured materials into designated forms
Biohazard Technician
Rocky Mountain Biohazard
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Handling biohazard waste (decomposition cleanup and disposal)
- Developed and maintained hazardous waste management procedures, ensuring safe and efficient handling of biohazard materials
- Executed mold remediation procedures to eliminate hazardous growth in affected areas. and removal
- Executed cleanup of homes and businesses after water damage, including sewage cleanup and decontamination to restore safe living conditions
- Handling advanced equipment setup and operation, heavy-duty water removal, and structural drying
- Perform structural and content cleaning and assist with mold and biohazard clean-up
- Evaluated and validated testing systems to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of patient, co-worker, and business information
- Removing excess water from affected surfaces using pumps and extractors
- Setting up fans and dehumidifiers to dry out the area
- Monitored the drying process and adjusted equipment settings.
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Safeway
07.2009 - 04.2023
- Cutting, trimming, and deboning meat according to customer specifications or retail standards
- Operating knives, saws, grinders, and slicers safely and efficiently
- Inspecting, receiving, and storing meat to maintain freshness and quality
- Maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, following strict hygiene and safety regulations
- Weighed, packaged, and labeled meat products to ensure accuracy and compliance with sales standards
- Advised customers on meat selection and provided preparation and cooking method recommendations to enhance customer satisfaction
- Monitored inventory, rotated stock, and removed substandard products to maintain quality and freshness
- Monitored sales trends to identify customer preferences, order products to meet customer demand, minimize out-of-stock or overstock situations, and maintain accurate inventory records
Meat Cutter/Butcher
Lucky's Market
10.2007 - 07.2009
- Cut meat to customer specifications and retail standards, ensuring quality and presentation
- Weighed, packaged, and labeled meat products for sale, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations
- Advised customers on meat selection and preparation methods, enhancing their shopping experience and satisfaction
- Inspecting, receiving, and storing meat to maintain freshness and quality
- Maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, following strict hygiene and safety regulations
- Operated knives, saws, grinders, and slicers with a focus on safety and efficiency in food preparation.
- Monitoring inventory, rotating stock, and removing products that do not meet quality standards
- Track sales, order products to meet customer demand, minimize out-of-stock or overstock situations, and maintain accurate inventory records
Education
High School Diploma -
GED
Longmont, CO01-2013
Skills
- Meat cutting techniques
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory tracking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
- HACCP Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
Languages
English - Native
Timeline
Assistant Meat Manager
Safeway
01.2026 - Current
Vacuum Excavation Technician
Recon Holdings LLC
03.2025 - 01.2026
Biohazard Technician
Rocky Mountain Biohazard
05.2023 - 03.2025
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Safeway
07.2009 - 04.2023
Meat Cutter/Butcher
Lucky's Market
10.2007 - 07.2009
High School Diploma -
GED