Juan Nanez
Visalia,CA
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in team leadership, conflict resolution, and operational oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure smooth operations and workplace harmony. Committed to fostering positive work environments and achieving goals through effective supervision and staff engagement. Reliable forklift operator with experience in high-volume production environments. Strengths include compliance with safety regulations, efficient loading and unloading of goods, and proficient operation of various types of forklifts. Previous work has resulted in improved warehouse efficiency, streamlined inventory management, and a strong track record of zero incident rates.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Spherion/ post consumer brands
Visalia, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move materials efficiently across warehouse.
- Moved thousands of pounds of raw ingredients each day.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks while following safety procedures.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods from various transport vehicles using a forklift. from trucks, containers, and railcars using a forklift.
- Conducted daily equipment checks for operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Completed daily maintenance checks on forklifts for optimal performance.
- Kept forklift training and certification current per company policy.
- Followed safety procedures during forklift operation.
- Helped train new operators on safe forklift operation techniques.
- Maneuvered forklift around loaded pallets, boxes, and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock, and other materials between storage, production, and loading dock areas.
- Supplied ingredients across batching areas to keep the facility operating.
- Kept inventory accurate through regular counts and updates.
- Applied best practices for material handling to lower workplace hazards.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient order retrieval.
- Used RF scanner technology while moving stock to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance warehouse operations and streamline workflows.
- Coordinated work with a supervisor and warehouse staff.
- Communicated equipment issues and needs to supervisors.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Inspected loads before lifting to check weight distribution and stability.
- Verified incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto a truck and a trailer for shipment.
- Followed standard work instructions when picking, sorting, staging, and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled, and tagged goods before transfer.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians and equipment.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Ensured accurate placement of materials to optimize workflow. and recorded inventory changes.
- Recorded daily activity, including the number of items moved or handled, with 2-hour updates.
- Verified incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto a truck and a trailer for shipment.
Field Supervisor
Janitorial Inc @ Geil enterprises
Fresno, CA
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Supervised cleaning staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and maintain client satisfaction.
- Supervised, scheduled, and coordinated field team activities.
- Helped build daily schedules for janitorial teams across multiple sites.
- Created work schedules that aligned personnel skills with project requirements to optimize team performance.
- Built work schedules and assigned tasks based on skill sets and project needs.
- Completed site inspections to support cleanliness and safety standards.
- Completed regular site inspections to support quality control.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance service satisfaction and strengthen client relationships.
- Trained new employees on cleaning methods and safety protocols.
- Trained workers on equipment use, safety procedures, and company policy.
- Led training sessions for new hires and supported continuous learning.
- Addressed operational issues that arose during field operations. that came up during field operations.
- Delegated work assignments to ensure efficient operations; field employees based on material needs and job requirements.
- Assessed worker performance and provided constructive feedback. and production issues and recommended process improvements and motivation plans.
- Completed performance reviews and applied discipline when needed.
- Monitored timelines, organized work order flow, and managed field schedules.
- Kept accurate records of timecards and leave requests.
- Managed cleaning supply and equipment inventory for smooth operations.
- Procured necessary supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
- Investigated workplace accidents and incidents and documented findings.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored safety policies for field staff.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety. in place, reducing workplace accidents by a significant percentage.
- Set and enforced work standards to support team performance and safety.
- Worked with HR to address personnel issues and support a positive workplace environment.
- Prepare worksites to support smooth job completion.
- Oversaw project development to align with schedule and budget goals. against timelines and budgets.
- Prepared and submitted progress reports to senior management.
- Reviewed specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Reviewed team performance and provided feedback and improvement recommendations.
- Applied local, state, and federal compliance requirements across projects.
- Used best practices for waste disposal and recycling programs.
- Managed equipment and materials inventory, ensuring availability and optimal use.
- Led training sessions for new hires and supported continuous learning.
- Worked with HR to address personnel issues and support a positive workplace environment.
- Built work schedules and assigned tasks based on skill sets and project needs.
- Created work schedules that aligned personnel skills with project requirements to optimize team performance.
- Managed equipment and materials inventory, ensuring availability and optimal use.
Cook Lead
Tulare County Probation Dept
Visalia, CA
07.2017 - 05.2023
- Prepared three daily meals for the juvenile inmate population.
Adjusted menus to follow the School Nutrition Program and Title 15 requirements.
Prepared diet-specific meals for diabetic, vegetarian, and religious dietary needs. - Prepared balanced meals for residents in a correctional facility.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff, enhancing service quality and maintaining high performance standards.
- Assisted in menu planning to meet dietary needs and preferences.
- Trained new staff on food safety and kitchen procedure.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
- Monitored food supplies and reported shortages to ensure availability.
- Monitored food stock levels and coordinated timely orders to ensure consistent availability of essential supplies.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Prepared dishes in a fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Sanitized the workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of food.
- Implemented proper sanitation practices during food preparation and serving.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Verified completed orders for accuracy in quantity and quality. for correct quantity and quality.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Adjusted the seasonings of dishes during the cooking process to enhance flavors.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from workstations, the stove, and the refrigerator.
- Oversaw portion control to ensure accurate serving sizes. using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items that meet needs and preferences.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, and ordering supplies.
- Ordered supplies to maintain kitchen inventory.
- Monitored temperature of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items that meet needs and preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Student Externship
Lunchbox Cafe
Tulare, CA
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Season and prep food according to recipes. Temperature control on every piece of equipment (ovens, stoves, fryers, ETC.) Deep cleaning on said equipment. Portioning out products to specific weights. Cook, expeditor, and general kitchen maintenance.
- Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and address product and service-related issues.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and project outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
General Warehouse Associate
Fleetpride
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Managed inventory levels through accurate scanning and tracking in the warehouse system to maintain stock integrity.
- Operated order picking equipment to locate and retrieve products efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment and accuracy.
- Coordinated outbound shipments to ensure timely dispatch of goods, enhancing delivery reliability.
- Processed incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
- Maintained organized inventory system for efficient access and tracking. for efficient storage and retrieval.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely.
- Inspected incoming products for quality assurance before acceptance.
- Updated inventory management system with accurate stock levels regularly.
- Trained new staff on shipping procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined the most economical shipping methods.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Recorded all incoming and outgoing goods accurately to ensure inventory integrity. of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Packaged products for shipment according to company guidelines.
Education
completion certificate - Professional Culinary Arts Program
Tulare Adult School
06-2016
GED -
California Department of Education
Visalia, CA08-2002
Skills
- Decision making
- Healthcare sanitation management
- Material logistics planning
- Material handling
- Large team management
- Microsoft Office
- Delegation
- Public space sanitation management experience
- Leadership
- Warehouse floor maintenance
- Quality improvement
- Cleaning and sanitation supply management
- Floor buffing
- Procedure implementation
- Shift scheduling
- Corrective actions in cleaning and sanitation
- Forklift operation safety
- Quality assurance
- Cleaning
- Warehouse experience
- Industrial cleaning
- Healthcare facility sanitation management experience
- Industrial facility sanitation management experience
- Pallet Jack
- Staff training
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Janitorial experience
- Spanish
- Computer skills
- Cleaning staff scheduling
- Sweeping
- Team management
- Customer feedback analysis
- Unloading
- Training and development
- Performance management
- Material transport
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Preparation
- Driving
- Customer service
- Vacuuming
- Heavy lifting
- Chemical handling
- Floor scrubbing
- Staff supervision
- Rotation scheduling
- Sanitation checklists
- Flexible scheduling
- Process optimization
- Warehouse operations
- Microsoft Excel
- Math
- Basic math
- Quality control
- Industrial sanitation management
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning Experience
- Food Safety
- Service area expansion
- Box truck
- Porter experience
- Microsoft Word
- Commercial sanitation management
- Floor care
- Managerial problem-solving
- Commercial cleaning
- Safety regulations
- Profit & Loss
- Mopping
- Supervising Experience
- Precision measuring instruments
- Forklift
- Computer operation
- Leadership Training
- Inventory Control
- Meal Preparation
- Report preparation
- Management
- Food service
- Detailing
- Sanitation management
- Sanitation inspections
- Project scheduling
- Custodial experience
- Sanitation
- Sanitizing surfaces
- Project coordination
- Regular scheduling
- Floor dusting
- English
- Microsoft Outlook
- Material handling protocols
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
- Palletizing
- Weight distribution
- Pallet construction
- Order fulfillment
- Business ethics
- Warehouse support
- Lift equipment operation
- Equipment inspections
- Efficient data entry
- OSHA compliance
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Forklift maintenance
- Stock allocation
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Incident reporting
- General laborer
- Storage and organization
- Process management
- Warehouse best practices
- Mentoring and coaching
- Deadline driven
- Order processing
- Staff management
- Team coordination
- Dock operations
- Order picking
- Verbal and written communication
- Inventory reporting
- Safe driver
- Incident logging
- Materials handling
- Material staging
- CPR training
Certification
ServSafe, April 2016 to April 2021, ServSafe food protection manager certification., Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, PPE certification, Driver's License, Food Handler Certification
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Spherion/ post consumer brands
02.2026 - Current
Field Supervisor
Janitorial Inc @ Geil enterprises
05.2023 - 07.2025
Cook Lead
Tulare County Probation Dept
07.2017 - 05.2023
Student Externship
Lunchbox Cafe
08.2015 - 07.2016
General Warehouse Associate
Fleetpride
01.2010 - 08.2013
completion certificate - Professional Culinary Arts Program
Tulare Adult School
GED -
California Department of Education