DANIEL M. CHAVEZ
GENTHERM
Del Rio,TX
1
Language
14
years of professional experience
Safety-focused Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator, and Solar Field Technician with over 10 years in manufacturing and warehouse operations. Skilled in operating forklifts and material-handling equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting production demands. Experienced in shipping and receiving, equipment inspections, OSHA compliance, and solar PV installations, with a strong ability to adapt to new systems and equipment.
Work History
Solar Field Technician / O&M Technician
11 Months- Support solar field installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
- Supported solar field installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities to ensure system reliability.
- Troubleshoot and implement repairs to unfamiliar solar equipment, systems, and plant components with minimal training and familiarization.
- Provided on-site support for SOLV Energy locations, addressing diverse Operations & Maintenance (O&M) needs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Train and support teams across multiple regions with PV installation procedures and field operations.
- Coordinated with team members and support personnel to safely complete projects and repairs, contributing to timely project delivery.
- Adapt quickly to different solar equipment, systems, tools, and work environments.
- Maintain strong attention to detail when working around electrical components and energized equipment.
- Visited multiple job sites and regions to assist with installation and O&M operations.
Material Handler / Forklift Operator
11 Months- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, electric jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Safely load and unload materials, products, and deliveries from trucks, trailers, and other vehicles.
- Manage daily material handling, shipping, receiving, storage, staging, and distribution of raw materials and finished products.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and performed cycle counts to identify and address shortages, discrepancies, or damaged materials.
- Picked, packed, staged, and prepared materials for shipment, ensuring compliance with production and shipping requirements.
- Perform routine forklift inspections and report maintenance issues, defects, or unsafe operating conditions.
- Verify loads are properly secured, balanced, and positioned before transportation.
- Follow OSHA requirements, company safety policies, PPE requirements, and established operating procedures.
- Supported production and departments with efficient material movement and operational assistance.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
7 Months- Operated forklifts to safely transport, stage, load, and unload materials throughout the warehouse.
- Organized inventory to enhance operational efficiency and ensure precise product locations.
- Followed OSHA safety standards and company policies while consistently using required PPE.
- Prepared customer and production orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Organized inventory to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate product locations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and followed established warehouse procedures.
- Prepared customer and production orders for shipment with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.
- Performed basic equipment maintenance and promptly reported mechanical or safety concerns.
- Coordinated material movement, cleanup, and organization to support daily operations across warehouse teams.
Forklift Driver / Machine Operator
7 Years 2 Months- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, electric jacks, and other industrial equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Coordinated movement of raw materials, finished products, components, and production supplies to support efficient manufacturing operations.
- Verified loads were properly balanced and safely secured before transportation.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and conducted cycle counts to promptly identify and address shortages and discrepancies.
- Picked, packed, staged, and delivered materials to designated production areas.
- Conducted routine forklift inspections and reported equipment defects or maintenance requirements.
- Followed strict manufacturing, OSHA, PPE, and workplace safety procedures.
- Collaborated with production and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of materials for uninterrupted operations.
Forklift Operator / Order Puller
3 Years- Operated forklifts and warehouse equipment to efficiently pick, move, stage, and load customer orders, ensuring safe delivery.
- Pulled products using order tickets, achieving high levels of accuracy and maintaining productivity standards.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks while maintaining safe material-handling practices.
- Performed routine forklift inspections and reported maintenance or safety concerns.
- Built and wrapped pallets according to shipment requirements.
- Maintained accurate product movement and inventory practices.
- Followed OSHA safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company operating standards.
- Supported organization and cleanup of the warehouse to ensure an efficient work environment.
Education
Some College
Some College
High School Diploma
Skills
Electrical Equipment Operation
Warehouse operations
Solar Equipment Repair & O&M
Inventory control
Order fulfillment
RF scanning technology
Solar System Installation
Photovoltaic System Maintenance
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Renewable Energy Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance Management
OSHA compliance
OSHA Safety & Hazard Compliance
Troubleshooting skills
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- OSHA & Hazard Safety Training
- Experienced Forklift Operator
- Material Handling & Warehouse Operations
- Solar PV Field Installation Experience
- Electrical Component Installation Experience
- Solar O&M Support
- Equipment Inspection & Basic Maintenance
- RF/Warehouse Technology Experience
- Willing and able to travel 50% or more
- Strong attendance, reliability, and work ethic
- Comfortable working in physically demanding and fast-paced environments
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Solar Field Technician / O&M Technician
SOLV ENERGY
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Material Handler / Forklift Operator
GENTHERM
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Forklift Operator
TRANSHIELD
02.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Forklift Driver / Machine Operator
TOYOTA
12.2016 - 02.2024Read More
Forklift Operator / Order Puller
AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTION
01.2013 - 01.2016Read More
Del Valle High School
High School Diploma
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El Paso Community College
Some College
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Central Texas College
Some College
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