Manuel Garza
Palmdale,US
Summary
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Hard-working Facility Professional with 6 years of experience in heavy manual labor, equipment operation, and full-scale property upkeep. A proven jack-of-all-trades who spent three years balancing a high-traffic commercial maintenance job alongside on-call ranch landscaping, property maintenance, and event supervision. Brings the physical stamina, grit, and multitasking skills needed to keep a fast-paced warehouse moving safely.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Trader Bo’s Inc
Lancaster, CA
09.2026 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded inbound freight trucks and delivery vans by hand, moving bulk merchandise packages up to 50 pounds.
- Operated electric walkie stackers and motorized pallet jacks to move, lift, and stage wholesale pallets across warehouse floor.
- Maintained high pace during 8-to-10 hour shifts, handling repetitive lifting, bending, and cross-dock sorting.
- Kept warehouse clean, organized, and safe by breaking down bulk boxes and clearing trash from work zones.
Event Supervisor / Manual Labor
Hacienda Reyes Ranch
Palmdale, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Supported vendor placement on site, directing equipment setup while protecting estate from damage.
- Assisted with full event-space setup, teardown, and final cleanup to reset venue after events.
- Maintained venue cleanliness and sanitation by monitoring trash levels, clearing debris, and hauling waste to dumpsters during high-volume events.
- Greeted and guided hundreds of attendees at weddings, milestone birthdays, and memorials, answering questions and resolving on-site requests.
Facility Maintenance Specialist
Pilot Travel Center
Palmdale, CA
03.2023 - 05.2026
- Equipment Repair: Maintained and repaired commercial gas and diesel pumps, replacing worn or damaged nozzles, hoses, and breakaway parts.
- Operated utility golf cart across large travel center property to quickly check fuel lanes, haul heavy repair tools, and monitor perimeter.
- Emergency Response: Handled drive off incidents immediately by isolating affected pumps to prevent fuel leaks, safety hazards, or station downtime.
- Maintained waste & indoor sanitation to support continuous driver operations by ensuring high-traffic restrooms and travel shower amenities remained fully sanitized and stocked with supplies.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Antelope Valley Adult Education
Palmdale, CASkills
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Heavy lifting
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Pallet jack handling
- Hand and power tool use
- Multitasking Abilities
- Pressure washing
- Event setup and breakdown
- Logistics management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Garden maintenance
Certification
- Utility Vehicle Operation Certificate
(Valid through May 9, 2028)
- Safety Awareness Basics Certificate
(Valid through May 5, 2027)
- Forklift certification
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Trader Bo’s Inc
09.2026 - Current
Facility Maintenance Specialist
Pilot Travel Center
03.2023 - 05.2026
Event Supervisor / Manual Labor
Hacienda Reyes Ranch
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Antelope Valley Adult Education