Manuel Cruz Almanzar
Hazleton
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Lineage Logistics, excelling in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Skilled in optimizing systems and ensuring safety compliance, contributing to seamless cold-storage operations and improved workflow management. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Lineage Logistics - Cold
Hazleton, PA
02.2026 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on refrigeration, conveyors, dock equipment, and facility systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical faults to restore cold-storage operations quickly.
- Repaired motors, switches, sensors, and wiring using hand and power tools.
- Inspected warehouse equipment for safety issues and documented corrective actions.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Team Leader
Lineage Logistics - Cold
Hazleton, PA
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised cold storage workflows to maintain accurate receiving, storage, and shipping operations.
- Coordinated team assignments to meet order accuracy and productivity targets.
- Trained associates on warehouse procedures, safety practices, and equipment use.
- Monitored inventory movements to prevent discrepancies and support cycle count accuracy.
- Reviewed daily performance and communication logs to improve shift consistency and teamwork.
Forklit Driver
Tyson Foods
Pottsville, PA
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Operated forklift to move pallets, raw materials, and finished product throughout warehouse and production areas.
- Inspected equipment before use, reporting mechanical issues and maintaining safe operating conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers while following shipping, receiving, and dock procedures.
- Staged inventory accurately for production schedules, reducing material delays and line interruptions.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound trailer movements to keep dock flow organized and efficient.
- Verified shipment paperwork, bills of lading, and load assignments for accurate routing.
- Monitored yard traffic and prioritized trailer placement to support timely loading and unloading.
- Inspected trailer status and dock readiness to reduce delays and congestion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union City High School
Union City, NJ06-2015
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- People management
- Fluent bilingualism
- Operations management
- System optimization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Lineage Logistics - Cold
02.2026 - Current
Team Leader
Lineage Logistics - Cold
06.2025 - Current
Forklit Driver
Tyson Foods
05.2022 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Union City High School