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Work History
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INVOLVEMENT
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Charlie Kleist

Chippewa Falls,WI

Summary

Offering solid foundation in engineering principles and keen interest in packaging design, eager to learn and grow in this dynamic field. Brings solid grasp of material properties and CAD software, ready to apply and expand these skills. Ready to use and develop design and problem-solving skills in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Worker

Great Northern Corporation
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Operated machinery following safety protocols to ensure efficient production flow.
  • Assisted in maintaining clean and organized workstations to promote efficiency.
  • Learned production processes and procedures through hands-on training and observation.

Forklift Operator

Menards Distribution Center
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain organization of inventory and supplies.
  • Followed established safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and accidents.
  • Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory movement and location.

Loading Dock Worker

Weathershield Windows
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring accurate placement of goods for distribution.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve loading efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Packaging

University of Wisconsin – Stout
Menomonie, WI

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Northcentral Technical College
Medford, WI

Skills

  • Solidworks
  • Machine operation
  • Quality assurance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Artios Cad

INVOLVEMENT

  • Stout Packaging Association, Member September 2023 - May 2024
  • Institution of Packaging Professionals, Community Member November 2023 - April 2024
  • UW-Stout Football, Player August 2023- Current
  • FPA, 2025 Student Design Challenge, Participant February 2025

RELEVANT COURSES

  • PKG250 Consumer Packaging Systems
  • PKG210 Packaging Materials: Paper, Wood, Adhesives, and Metal
  • PKG220 Packaging Materials: Polymers and Glass
  • ETECH251 Plastic Materials & Processing
  • PKG260 Distribution Packaging
  • Chemistry135
  • MATH153 Calculus I
  • GCOM141 Graphic Communications
  • ETECH201Communication of Engineering Design I
  • PKG335 Packaging Machinery
  • ETECH342 Thermoform & Blowmolding Technology

Timeline

Production Worker

Great Northern Corporation
06.2025 - 08.2025

Forklift Operator

Menards Distribution Center
05.2024 - 04.2025

Loading Dock Worker

Weathershield Windows
05.2023 - 08.2023

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Northcentral Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Packaging

University of Wisconsin – Stout
Charlie Kleist