MIGUEL RUIZ
Tulare,CA
Summary
Successful at identifying issues quickly and recommending effective solutions. Offering great decision making, communication and time management skills. Hardworking applicator with dedicated work ethic, keen attention to detail and thriving in self-motivated settings. Managing multiple, concurrent projects to completion with attention to quality and timeliness. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Spraying Applicator
Ag and Industrial
Earlimart, CA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Applied pesticides and other chemicals to prevent growth of weeds and eliminate bugs and other pests.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls requiring immediate attention due to pest infestations.
- Provided driving instructions to truck drivers to support complete coverage of designated areas using hand and horn signals.
- Filled sprayer tanks with measured chemicals for application, according to manufacturer formula specifications.
- Applied insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other related products in a safe manner according to established regulations.
- Assisted with mixing chemicals for applications according to label directions.
- Maneuvered equipment around and through tight spaces, avoiding over spraying and damaging or contaminating surrounding areas.
- Practiced good safety habits and maintained clean and safe work environment.
- Cleaned and serviced machinery to verify operating efficiency using appropriate fluids and tools.
Palletizer Operator
Nichols farms
Hanford, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Sorted, graded and weighed products, verifying and adjusting products to meet specifications.
- Attached labels to packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Wrapped protective material around each product and packed items into cartons.
- Maintained a clean work area throughout the shift by disposing of waste properly.
- Identified and removed defective products from the production line.
- Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets according to customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Performed daily maintenance on palletizer equipment, such as lubricating parts.
- Worked closely with other operators to coordinate efficient movement of product through the line.
Sanitation Worker
Sun Pacific Shippers
Tulare, CA
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Disassembled equipment for cleaning and reassembled to restore performance.
- Reduced cleaning time significantly while maintaining company quality standards.
- Swept, mopped and scrubbed floors in production areas.
- Applied cleaning chemicals to machinery using centralized or portable foaming systems.
- Provided assistance to other departments upon request.
- Used brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners to remove dirt and debris from floors.
- Sanitized food processing areas according to safety protocols.
- Picked up items around carts by shoveling, lifting and loading loose garbage, debris and bulk refuse.
- Operated power scrubber, pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, steam cleaner and other cleaning equipment.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Accelerated Charter High School
Tulare, CA06-2017
Skills
- Weather Monitoring
- Troubleshooting Abilities
- Pesticide Application
- Safety Precautions
- Chemical Handling
- GPS Navigation
- Materials Application
- Fertilizer Application
- Heavy Lifting
- Pest Identification
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Chemical Mixing
Affiliations
- Soccer
- Spend time with family and friends
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Spraying Applicator
Ag and Industrial
04.2023 - 11.2023
Palletizer Operator
Nichols farms
08.2022 - 01.2023
Sanitation Worker
Sun Pacific Shippers
10.2019 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Accelerated Charter High School
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