Ignacio Chavarria
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated and goal oriented, professional with experiences in nurturing positive client relationships to drive a key business. Looking to bring superior communication and analytic and problem-solving skills to achieve the target goal. I am highly motivated detailed entry-level professional with strong passion for research. I have demonstrated the ability contribute to project planning and decision, making processes while maintaining accurate up-to-date, database. Proven track record in supporting team, communication and organization with commitment to professional growth and contributing to increase brand visibility
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Exspress Employment
Fresno, CA
04.2026 - Current
- As a forklift operator in agriculture I handled transports, and staged bulk agricultural supplies.
- When working with liquid nutrients (such as fertilizers, nitrogen solutions, and crop treatments), as an operator my main role include Safe Bulk Transport: Moving large Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCS), drums, or palletized totes of liquid.
- This requires counteracting the 'sloshing' effect of liquids to prevent the forklift from tipping.
- Hazardous Material Handling: Managing corrosive, toxic, or reactive chemicals.
- This entails wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following OSHA Hazmat regulations.
- Inventory & Staging: Loading/unloading delivery trucks and staging nutrients near mixing tanks, farm fields, or fertilizer distribution centers for the agricultural crews.
- Leak & Spill Management: Inspecting containers for punctures or leaks before lifting, and containing spills immediately with absorbent materials to avoid contaminating the soil or water supply.
- Equipment Maintenance: Conducting pre-trip safety inspections on the forklift, ensuring hydraulics are secure, and verifying that the machine itself is free of fluid leaks to maintain agricultural sanitation standards.
- I also worked on production the line as far as bottling, labeling and packaging, and shrink wrap all products for shipments on a day-to-day basis.
Executive Chef
Self employed
Fresno, CA
04.2014 - Current
- Developed unique recipes to enhance menu offerings and attract diverse clientele.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and high food quality standards.
- Trained staff on food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
Sanitation Worker
HARRIS RANCH BEEF COMPANY
Hanford, CA
02.2024 - 04.2026
- As a sanitation worker/forklift operator I upheld the understanding that we are the frontline defense in a beef processing plant.
- I was properly trained to prevent foodborne illnesses and cross-contamination by meticulously cleaning, sanitizing, and inspecting all facilities and machinery.
- My work directly dictates whether the plant meets strict federal food safety regulations.
- My critical daily responsibilities include the 7-Steps of Sanitation that's executed on a rigorous, multi-step cleaning cycle.
- Typically disassembling complex machinery (e.g., grinders, band saws, hoppers) and securing moving parts using Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Dry Cleaning / Pre-Rinse: Removing loose debris and sweeping away large organic materials before applying water.
- Soap & Scrubbing: Foaming the entire room-including floors, walls, and equipment-with detergents to break down fats and proteins.
- Rinse: Flooding the area with high-pressure, hot water to remove all chemical residues.
- Inspection: Visually checking all surfaces (using flashlights) for lingering fats or debris, sometimes aided by ATP (adenosine triphosphate) swabbing for bacteria.
- Sanitization: Applying chemical sanitizers to kill remaining microorganisms.
- Reassembly: Drying and reassembling equipment in preparation for the next production shift.
Chef/owner operator
Tasty roots, catering Company
Sacramento, CA
01.2014 - 02.2024
- Dedicated and goal oriented, professional with experiences in nurturing positive client relationships to drive a key business.
- Looking to bring superior communication and analytic and problem-solving skills to achieve the target goal.
- I am highly motivated detailed entry-level professional with strong passion for research.
- I have demonstrated the ability contribute to project planning and decision, making processes while maintaining accurate up-to-date, database.
- Proven track record in supporting team, communication and organization with commitment to professional growth and contributing to increase brand visibility.
Education
business -
Colorado State University
Colorado Springs, COGeneral Education -
El Camino High School
Sacramento, CASkills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Food service
- Restaurant experience
- Microsoft word
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Forklift Operator
Certification
Forklift Certified
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Exspress Employment
04.2026 - Current
Sanitation Worker
HARRIS RANCH BEEF COMPANY
02.2024 - 04.2026
Executive Chef
Self employed
04.2014 - Current
Chef/owner operator
Tasty roots, catering Company
01.2014 - 02.2024
business -
Colorado State University
General Education -
El Camino High School