Francisco Canales
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Lead with expertise in forklift operation, inventory tracking, and safe freight handling. Proven ability to maintain accurate inventory records and optimize stock organization. Committed to safety and teamwork, consistently ensuring timely delivery to production needs. Experienced in loading, unloading, and staging materials while effectively communicating with team members to resolve issues.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Rivian
Tustin, California
12.2025 - Current
- Supplied EV assembly by efficiently picking and delivering kits to Rivian production line.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate material handling equipment to facilitate smooth operations.
- Supported safe shipment flow by loading and unloading freight according to Rivian safety procedures.
- Supported accurate material handling by checking part labels and lot codes during Rivian operations.
- Utilized a forklift to move inventory items within the warehouse. to move inventory items.
- Improved stock access by arranging inventory locations in Rivian storage areas for quicker retrieval.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers for safe shipment. into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Received incoming materials and distributed them to designated areas. incoming materials to designated areas.
- Counted parts accurately and quickly during physical inventories.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Maintained and organized storage areas to protect company inventory and ensure easy access.
- Report any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
The Walt Disney Company
Anaheim, California
02.2014 - 11.2025
- Coordinated with supervisors on receiving and shipping tasks
- Loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts and pallet jacks to ensure efficient retrieval and accuracy
- Sorted inventory and organized stock by location
- Inspected packages for damage and labeling accuracy to enhance onboarding and operational readiness
- Trained new warehouse staff on daily work processes to streamline workflow and maintain schedules
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
Stagehand
Show Pro Tech
Anaheim
06.2010 - 02.2014
- Rigged stage equipment, truss, and drape for Show Pro Tech productions.
- Set up and tore down stage sets, lighting, rigging and sound equipment.
- Assembled lighting, audio, and video gear for backstage event support.
- Managed cable runs and power connections to ensure seamless Show Pro Tech installations.
- Assisted crew with stage resets, scene changes, and performance turnovers.
- Facilitated ShowPro Tech load-in and load-out to optimize live event setups.
- Supervised stagehand tasks and guided the crew during Show Pro Tech events.
- Coordinated with production staff to efficiently resolve setup and teardown issues.
- Followed safety procedures while handling tools, lifts, and overhead gear.
- Assisted with the installation of audio-visual systems in venues.
- Placed furniture, platforms, and risers for shows and events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valencia High School
Placentia, CA06-2010
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Loading and unloading
- Freight loading
- Shipping receiving
- Cycle counting
- Inventory tracking
- Inventory reporting
- Label verification
- Warehouse logistics
- Warehouse management
- Material handling
- Materials handling and transport
- Material management
- Material audits
- Cycle counts
- Stock organization
- Load palletizing
- Material staging
- Package handling
- Warehouse safety
- Safety awareness
- Equipment inspection
- Documentation accuracy
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team coordination
- Truck loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Truck loading and unloading
- Forklift operations
- Order picking
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Forklift
Timeline
Material Handler
Rivian
12.2025 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Lead
The Walt Disney Company
02.2014 - 11.2025
Stagehand
Show Pro Tech
06.2010 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Valencia High School