Daniel Morales

Sanitarian Lead with hands-on experience in warehouse maintenance, sanitation operations, and team supervision. Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain safety standards, and coordinate daily operations while leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

[Pet Food Experts]

Fontana CA

• Supervised and scheduled team of 3 janitors, assigning daily and weekly tasks to ensure cleanliness across warehouse floors, restrooms, and office areas
• Maintained overall warehouse cleanliness, ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards to support operational efficiency
• Perform facility maintenance including drywall repair, rack beam replacement, and installation of safety railings using proper tools
• Repair warehouse equipment and structures, including ramp doors using scissor lifts and overhead chain systems
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load/unload pallets and manage pallet movement throughout the warehouse
• Oversaw plastic, cardboard, and waste disposal processes, coordinating vendor pickups for full trash bins to minimize overflow and maintain sanitation
• Coordinated with external service providers to schedule waste and recycling pickups.
• Perform bi-weekly maintenance on approximately 70 industrial batteries (forklifts, cherry pickers, reach trucks, pallet jacks), including watering and inspection
• Maintain daily sanitation schedule alongside leadership and maintenance responsibilities
• Respond quickly to facility issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational flow

Skills • Team Leadership & Scheduling

• Warehouse Sanitation & Maintenance
• Forklift Operation (Sit-down, Stand-up, Reach, Cherry Picker , Pallet jacks, Scissors Lifts, Floor scrubber , M025 Jacks)
• Equipment Maintenance & Reporting
• Safety Compliance & 5S Systems
• Facility Repairs (Drywall, Racking, Doors)
• Waste Management & Vendor Coordination
• Time Management & Multitasking

Cleaned and sanitized all machinery in the sanitation processing department using high-pressure hot water at 180 degrees Fahrenheit before chip production.

Ensured cleanliness of production areas, contributing to food safety compliance.

• Adhered to safety protocols for handling cleaning chemicals and equipment, promoting a safe work environment.
• Operated sit-down forklift, boom lift, and scissor lift, enhancing workplace efficiency and safety.

• Hung and cut drywall for diverse residential and commercial projects, ensuring precise fitting and finish
• Installed recessed can lighting fixtures, enhancing lighting quality and aesthetics in spaces
• Removed popcorn ceilings and prepared surfaces for refinishing
• Performed wall and ceiling restoration work, revitalizing surfaces for improved visual appeal and durability
• Safely drove company van and trailer to job sites throughout the Inland Empire, Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County
• Loaded, transported, and organized materials and tools for daily job assignments
• Worked efficiently with team members to complete projects on schedule
• Installed drywall panels in residential and commercial buildings.
• Measured and cut drywall accurately according to project specifications.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.

• Advanced to independently installing floor tile, wall tile, and backsplashes
• Installed tile using proper spacing, leveling, and grout application techniques
• Measured and cut tile accurately for proper fit and finish
• Ensured precise measurements for accurate tile placement and alignment.
• Utilized tile cutters, wet saws, and grout floats effectively, ensuring high-quality installations
• Acquired tile installation techniques through hands-on experience, enhancing overall craftsmanship
• Ensured clean and safe work areas, which contributed to timely project completion
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment throughout projects.
• Started as a tile helper assisting with material preparation, demolition, mixing mortar, and job site cleanup
• Used power tools and machinery properly to avoid job site accidents.