Jose Navarro
Summary
Proven Forklift Operator with a track record of enhancing production efficiency and safety standards at Breeders Choice Pet Food with a decade of expertise. Skilled in forklift operation and OSHA compliance, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in productivity and product quality through meticulous equipment maintenance and operational support.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Driver
West Coast Lumber and Plywood Inc.5
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused lumber to designated areas.
- helping on saw mill by pulling lumber by size
- Delivery driver
- forklift
- unloading and loading customer trucks
- loading flatbed
Lead Extruder Operator
Breeders Choice Pet Food
10.2012 - Current
- Enhanced production efficiency by troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions quickly.
- Led a team of operators in achieving daily goals, providing guidance and support when required.
- Managed shift schedules effectively, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts while maintaining productivity levels.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by refining extrusion parameters for maximum efficiency without compromising product integrity.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance on extrusion equipment and machinery.
- Improved product quality by closely monitoring extrusion process and making necessary adjustments.
- Increased safety standards by enforcing proper handling procedures and use of personal protective equipment.
- Assisted with training new operators, ensuring a strong foundation in both technical skills and safety protocols.
- Changed out screens, dies, and inserts to fit different production needs.
- Took apart machinery, cleaned parts, and replaced damaged or worn out components.
- Started up and ran extrusion lines producing wide range of products for Pet Food industry
- use of forklift
- Assisting maintenance in troubleshooting machinery, or taking machine apart for repairs
Maintenance Technician
Breeders Choice Pet Food
10.2012 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- All above is what i do when the extrusion Machine is done for the week. I help maintenance team.
Forklift Operator
Scott Lumber and Plywood Inc.
03.2008 - 09.2011
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Safely load and unload lumber well using a forklift
- Keep yard clean and organized
- Handling customers orders
- Storing lumber and plywood in the appropriate area
- Loading customers orders
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Education
High School Diploma -
Arroyo High School
El Monte, CA06.2002
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team Player
- Material Handling
- General laborer
- Order Picking
- Safe driver
- Equipment Maintenance/Maintenance helper
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Production Support
- Problem-Solving
- OSHA Compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Extrusion operator
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Extruder Operator
Breeders Choice Pet Food
10.2012 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Breeders Choice Pet Food
10.2012 - Current
Forklift Operator
Scott Lumber and Plywood Inc.
03.2008 - 09.2011
Forklift Operator/Driver
West Coast Lumber and Plywood Inc.5
High School Diploma -
Arroyo High School
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