Miguel Cardenas
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buena Park, CA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
Order Picker Operator
Le Chef Bakery
Santa Fe Springs, CA
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Followed safety rules and regulations at all times while operating machinery in the warehouse environment.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
Machine Operator
Contiental
Santa Fe Springs, California
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
Forklift Operator
Stir Food
Buena Park, California
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
Education
High School Diploma -
NOCCC
Anaheim, CASkills
- Food handling
- Recipe-based cooking
- Dish preparation
- Recipe modification
- Food safety oversight
- Food presentation
- Cooking
- Surface cleaning
- Contamination prevention
- Palletizing
- Stock allocation
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory staging
- Documentation
- Incident logging
- Equipment maintenance
- Barcode scanning
- Dock work
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment inspections
- Shipping documentation
- Safe driver
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Workplace cleanliness
Timeline
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2023 - 12.2024
Order Picker Operator
Le Chef Bakery
07.2022 - 08.2023
Machine Operator
Contiental
01.2022 - 08.2022
Forklift Operator
Stir Food
07.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
NOCCC