Joel Diaz
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Skilled Heavy Machinery Specialist with over 8 years of experience in rebuilding, maintaining, and operating equipment within lumber manufacturing. Expertise in warehouse logistics, industrial equipment repair, and preventative maintenance ensures efficient operations. Background in surface restoration and painting supports a commitment to safety and detail-oriented work.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Planer Operator
Manke Lumber Company
Tacoma, Washington
11.2017 - 07.2026
- Operated planer machinery to shape lumber to precise specifications.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings for optimal results.
- Conducted routine maintenance on planing equipment to ensure reliability.
Night Order Selector
Sysco
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Retrieved products accurately to fulfill customer orders.
- Operated machinery safely to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
- Completed projects without supervision.
- Prepared pallets to be received.
- Followed all warehouse rules and regulations.
- Inspected packages to uphold quality standards before shipment.
Lumper
Best Loading Company
Kent, WA
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks and containers efficiently.
- Organized products in designated warehouse locations for easy access.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move heavy items safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the loading area.
- Assisted team members with inventory counts and stock management.
Painter
Chuck's Paint and Restoration
Kent, WA
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Communicated clients' preferences to team for accurate project execution.
- Painted rooms in a timely manner.
- Built relationships and collaborated with team to enhance project outcomes.
- Planned projects and executed them to align with client specifications.
- Engaged with environment to discover new places of interest.
Education
Diploma -
Spanaway Lake High School
Spanaway, WA 09.2011 - 06.2013
Skills
Machine Repair and Maintenance:
- Planer machine operation
- Heavy machine rebuilds
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Tool and equipment repair
- Preventive maintenance
Warehouse and Safety:
- Forklift operation (certified previously)
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse safety rules
- Heavy lifting and loading
- Material handling
Painting and Restoration:
- Interior and exterior painting
- Surface prep and sanding
- Damage restoration
- Detail work
- Job site cleanup
Timeline
Planer Operator
Manke Lumber Company
11.2017 - 07.2026
Night Order Selector
Sysco
05.2016 - 10.2017
Lumper
Best Loading Company
05.2015 - 12.2016
Painter
Chuck's Paint and Restoration
03.2013 - 02.2015
Diploma -
Spanaway Lake High School
09.2011 - 06.2013