Michael Castaneda
CA
Summary
Responsible, efficient, and flexible. Able and willing to assist co-worker's, supervisor's, and clients in a cooperative manner. Highly reliable self-starter; can be counted on to complete assignment’s. Worked very well both as a crew member and independently.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker
Individual
10.2025 - Current
- Clearing debris, digging trenches, leveling earth, and setting up braces or scaffolding.
- Loading, unloading, and moving materials like lumber, steel, and concrete around the site.
- Using hand/power tools (drills, saws) and, with training, operating equipment like forklifts or cement mixers.
- Tearing down old structures and removing hazardous materials.
- Strength to lift heavy materials and work in varied weather conditions.
- Following instructions from managers and coordinating with other team members.
- Operated heavy machinery to execute construction tasks efficiently.
Sorter
Pacific Auto Center
Lancaster, CA
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Sorting out metal items from plastic, prepping all recycle items for shipment and logging in items in to computer system for shipment pick up. Also cleaning work area and working with hazardous chemicals
Warehouse Laborer
Armorcast Production Company
North Hollywood, CA
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expedited shipping processes with accurate order picking, packing, and labeling procedures.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Experience with materials like fiberglass is mentioned in some roles.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Skills in lifting, grinding, burning and fabricating materials.
- Supported successful team performance with effective communication and collaboration during high-volume periods.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds and over.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely loading and unloading of shipments.
Crew Member
V.I.P Carwash
Lancaster, CA
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Cleaned front and rear of vehicle, using brush and detergent
- Received payments from customers and issued change for coin-operated equipment.
- Vacuumed interior of automobiles
- Activated wash mechanism and observed operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
- Washing vehicle's, vehicle detailing, and vehicle drop offs
McDonald's
Crew Member/ Maintenance
Lancaster, CA
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Operating cash registers, processing payments, managing cash, and balancing the till.
- Stocking supplies and tracking inventory.
- Greeting customers, taking orders, handling complaints, and providing a positive experience.
- Cooking, garnishing, assembling orders, and following recipes accurately.
- Adhering to safety regulations, maintaining a clean work environment, and following health codes.
Education
High School - General Education
AV Adult Education
Lancaster, CA03-2026
Skills
- Loading/ Unloading
- Shipping
- Sorting/Picking
- Warehouse
- Heavy lifting
- Construction
- Cutting techniques, quality control
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Merchandise packaging
- Reliability and punctuality
- Speed and accuracy
- Packaging
- Package loading
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork skills
Certification
Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Construction Worker
Individual
10.2025 - Current
Sorter
Pacific Auto Center
05.2021 - 08.2025
Warehouse Laborer
Armorcast Production Company
08.2015 - 05.2016
Crew Member
V.I.P Carwash
12.2014 - 06.2015
McDonald's
Crew Member/ Maintenance
04.2012 - 10.2014
High School - General Education
AV Adult Education