Manuel Diaz
Gonzales,CA
Summary
Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/ Machine Operator
Agrothrive Inc
Gonzales, CA
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently across warehouse floors.
- Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Cut Fish , Clean, Sanitation,
- Operate Sissor lift , Bobcat
- Transfer Material, Package
- Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge of equipment operation and safety practices.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and workflow efficiency.
General Labor
R.M.P PRATT
Salinas, CA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Produce packaging boxes for various companies
- Install ink and print plates on machines
- Manually set machine per customer order and specifications
- Repair occasional machine jams
- Palletize completed boxes
- Keep work area clean and organized
- Assist other production lines as needed
Trimmer / Helper
Monterey Botonicals
Salinas, CA
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated trimming equipment to ensure precise cuts and quality control.
- Monitored workflow efficiency and identified areas for process improvement.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance
- Refill trays for trimmers
Stacker
MURPHY TOMATOES
Soledad, CA
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Dump and sort tomatoes on production line
- Remove boxes from conveyor and/or packaging area
- Ensure boxes meet code and printing requirement
- Stack boxes on pallet platforms according to stacking pattern
Tote Washer/General Labor
Pure Pacific Organic
Gonzales, CA
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Manually clean and sanitize totes
- Stack clean totes on pallets
- Mix ingredients used for production
- Prep and stack boxes on production line
- Secure boxes of finished product on pallets with stretch wrap
- Accountable for cleaning warehouse floors
Mixer Operator/Sanitation
Dole Food Company
Soledad, CA
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Mix ingredients used for production
- Operate and tend to production line
- Maintain cleanliness of warehouse and other areas
- Properly clean, sanitize, and maintain company equipment
- Perform various cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, wiping, and garbage disposal
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Gonzales High School
Gonzales, CA06.2011
Youth Build Construction
C.E.T
Soledad, CA08.2021
Skills
- Warehouse Experience
- Assembly line
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliable
- Forklift operator
- Machine operator
- Great work ethic
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Fast learner
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Multitasking
- Heavy lifting
- Shipping & receiving
- Stocking
- Solar Pannel
- Construction
- Power Tools
Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Additional Information
8+ years cannabis experience and knowledge
Timeline
Forklift Operator/ Machine Operator
Agrothrive Inc
09.2024 - 11.2025
General Labor
R.M.P PRATT
01.2022 - 12.2023
Trimmer / Helper
Monterey Botonicals
06.2021 - 11.2021
Stacker
MURPHY TOMATOES
04.2019 - 10.2021
Tote Washer/General Labor
Pure Pacific Organic
11.2016 - 12.2018
Mixer Operator/Sanitation
Dole Food Company
04.2014 - 08.2016
High school diploma - undefined
Gonzales High School
Youth Build Construction
C.E.T