Safety-Focused Warehouse & Manufacturing Technician

CHARLES PAETZ

Turlock, CA • +1-209-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • Authorized to work in the US

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Safety-focused warehouse and manufacturing professional with experience in material handling, shipping and receiving support, powered industrial equipment, production operations, equipment troubleshooting, and high-volume work environments. Skilled at following and reinforcing standard operating procedures, maintaining organized work areas, supporting productivity goals, and identifying operational or equipment issues before they affect workflow. Brings hands-on experience from WorldPac, Tesla, Hyve Solutions, refrigeration service, and municipal maintenance, with a strong foundation for warehouse team leadership and supervisory responsibilities. CORE SKILLS

Warehouse Operations & Material Handling • Shipping & Receiving Support • Inventory Organization • Forklift / Powered Lift Truck Operation • Pallet Jack Operation • Picking, Staging & Loading • Safety Compliance & Incident Prevention • SOPs & Standard Work • 5S Workplace Organization • Quality Control & Productivity • Equipment Troubleshooting • Team Collaboration • Preventive Maintenance • Hand & Power Tools PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Technician 1 Hyve Solutions July 2024 – June 2026

• Performed complex mechanical assembly of high-density data servers and complete server-rack integration in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Followed technical blueprints, manufacturing instructions, and standardized work requirements to support quality and consistency.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet daily production, quality, and volume expectations.

• Maintained organized work areas and escalated process or equipment concerns when needed. Service Technician CoolRite Refrigeration Inc August 2022 – July 2024

• Diagnosed equipment issues and performed electrical maintenance and structural repairs on commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.

• Completed preventive maintenance routines to reduce unexpected equipment degradation and service interruptions.

• Worked safely with tools, equipment, and technical procedures while managing service-related priorities. Production Associate Tesla April 2021 – May 2022

• Operated production machinery and manufacturing equipment safely while meeting demanding daily production targets.

• Followed detailed SOPs and standard work instructions to reduce assembly variation and defects.

• Maintained an organized 5S workstation and followed environmental health and safety requirements.

• Escalated technical and process issues to shift supervisors and engineering support to help minimize downtime. Maintenance Worker 1 City of San Juan Bautista October 2018 – April 2021

• Assembled, repaired, and transported facility fixtures using mechanical hand and power tools.

• Maintained clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas while following safety protocols.

• Supported hands-on maintenance and operational tasks requiring physical stamina, organization, and attention to detail. General Warehouse Associate WorldPac Inc September 2013 – January 2014

• Handled materials and operated powered lift trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks to pick, stage, and load shipments.

• Worked efficiently under shift deadlines while labeling, mapping, and organizing components within inventory racks.

• Supported safe warehouse workflow and maintained a 0% incident rate in the documented role. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma — San Benito High School, Hollister, CA Forklift Certification (Valid through July 2027) • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) / Driver’s License

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