Joel Rivera
Lompoc,CA
Summary
Food manufacturing general laborer with experience at Pictsweet Company and Titan Frozen Fruit, performing line work, pallet stacking, and sanitation tasks. Competent in machine operation and production support with strong focus on safety and quality requirements. Reliable execution of cleaning and operational procedures to support efficient throughput.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
The Pictsweet Company
Santa Maria, California
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported frozen vegetable production lines with steady general labor duties.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain sanitation requirements.
- Moved materials, cases, and pallets across plant floors.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Loaded finished goods for shipping and warehouse storage.
- Sorted, trimmed, and packed produce following food processing standards.
- Inspected product quality during packing and line changeovers.
- Assisted operators with setup, supply replenishment, and line monitoring.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Followed safety rules and protective equipment procedures throughout shifts.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Performed diverse physical labor tasks to support production operations.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
General Laborer
Titan Frozen Fruit
Santa Maria, CA
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Executed general labor tasks, including heavy lifting, to assist team operations effectively.
- Assembled and packaged frozen fruit products on production line to support efficient output.
- Loaded finished goods into storage areas to maximize warehouse efficiency.
- Stacked pallets efficiently to facilitate easier access for shipping operations.
- Cleaned barrels thoroughly to maintain high food safety standards.
- Followed sanitation requirements and safety guidelines to stay compliant with health standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
Santa Maria, CA06-2019
Skills
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Material handling
- Shipping operations
- Warehouse logistics
- Inventory management
- Food handling
- Food safety practices
- Sanitation protocols
- Production quality control
- Product quality assurance
- Production line assistance
- Safety training
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
General Laborer
The Pictsweet Company
02.2022 - 08.2023
General Laborer
Titan Frozen Fruit
03.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Delta High School