Guillermo Garcia
Temecula,CA
Summary
Seeking opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability. Exceptional at time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and positive team experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Packing Technician & Filler Operator
Americanning
San Marcos, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Labeled packages and recorded items, packed in preparation for shipping.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
- Processed finished product by moving through packaging machines.
- Oversaw manual and automated packaging activities.
- Forklift-certified operator.
- Maintain accurate records for production data such as container counts, product weights, and material usage.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Monitor the flow of materials throughout the production process to ensure all components are present in correct quantities.
- Record details about completed batches including batch numbers, yields, fill weights.
- Followed quality control protocols, and set aside samples for analysis.
- Utilized filler equipment according to guidelines to complete daily tasks.
- Resolved production line malfunctions by clearing machine jams.
- Operated and tended product packaging machines.
- Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
- Supplied materials to feeding devices, spindles, or hoppers, and unloaded completed, packaged products.
Warehouse Associate
Harbor Freight
Moreno Valley, CA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Forklift-certified operator.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Clean Room Operator
Infineon Technologies
Temecula, CA
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Cleaned equipment and workplace proactively and per mandated clean room protocol and monitored non-sterile risks to sterile environment.
- Maintained sterile clean room environment by wearing clean room garments and conforming to established Good Manufacturing Process practices.
- Read and learned safety documentation and laboratory procedures for maintaining controlled clean rooms.
- Operated and maintained production equipment and handled semiconductor wafers according to clean room protocol.
- Worked closely with supervisors and designers to understand and meet production specifications.
- Assisted new employees with assembly tasks to maintain production levels.
- Handled and removed toxic, reactive and corrosive substances safely.
- Deployed wet bench and other equipment mandated for maintaining clean room environment.
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Temecula, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Line Cook
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Corp.
Temecula, CA
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
- Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Cook
Wings & Things
Temecula , CA
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Prep/line Cook
Meritage Restaurant
Temecula, CA
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredientsby washing, chopping, and dicing.
- Marinated and pre-cook potatoes, steak and shrimp for appetizers and entrees to prepare for meal service.
- Executed proper techniques to prepare menu item ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Oak High School
Temecula, CA06.2010
Skills
- Time management
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Team building
- Good work ethic
- Communication
- Forklift operation & Forklift certified
- Problem resolution
- organizational skills
- Product Packaging
- Materials Transport
- Safety and Compliance
- Parts inspection
- Machine operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Machine setup
- Production line experience
- Machinery operations
- Assembly and production
Timeline
Packing Technician & Filler Operator
Americanning
05.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Harbor Freight
10.2022 - 05.2023
Clean Room Operator
Infineon Technologies
01.2021 - 11.2022
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2020 - 01.2021
Line Cook
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Corp.
03.2018 - 11.2019
Cook
Wings & Things
02.2015 - 03.2018
Prep/line Cook
Meritage Restaurant
06.2012 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Great Oak High School
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