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CURT WILTSE

Zeeland,MI

Summary

Motivated Process Operator with 26 years of expert and safety experience recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues, and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organized with excellent leadership and team building record.

Articulate Operator driven to succeed. Strategic planning and client relationship management expert.

Talented Process operator with a strong background in EHS Safety. Portfolio available at MIOSHA.

Demonstrated ability to complete tasks accurately despite interruptions and competing demands.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Challenge Manufacturing
Holland, MI
10.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
  • Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
  • Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.

Sanitation Lead Person

The Kraft Heinz
Holland, MI
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Followed sanitation schedule and documented cleaning activities.
  • Sanitized floors and walls to protect workers.
  • Utilized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly.
  • Cleaned ALL areas effectively and efficiently.
  • Complied with company policies regarding safe storage of chemicals.
  • Took out garbage and recycling daily.
  • Used brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners to remove dirt and debris from floors.
  • Applied industrial chemicals safely to clean surfaces in WET environment.
  • Kept debris picked up from work areas and sanitized surfaces to promote cleanliness.
  • Adhered to company standards and OSHA requirements when handling and disposing of biological and chemical hazards.
  • Used safe operating practices when working with crushers, incinerators and sorters.
  • Followed OSHA regulations to maintain proper storage of chemicals.
  • Set up ALL equipment for next day's operations.
  • Sampled PRODUCT and performed tests such as SWABBING, ALLERGENS and effective cleaning of surfaces and machines.
  • Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
  • Managed and guided team of 5 sanitation employees.
  • Delegated work to personnel and checked performance against company guidelines.
  • Drove front end loader on regular basis to move materials.

Shipping Associate

The Stow Company
Holland, MI
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Staged final products for shipment.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Assembled product containers and crates.
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
  • Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
  • Reviewed accuracy of invoices and bills of lading.
  • Prepared parcels for mailing using packaging quality standards.
  • Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
  • Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
  • Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
  • Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

OMT-VEHYL
Holland, MI
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Implemented leads change to improve systems of production control and standard operating procedures.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
  • Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
  • Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
  • Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
  • Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
  • Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
  • Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
  • Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
  • Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
  • Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
  • Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
  • Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
  • Maintained work areas and kept organized.
  • Operated forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.
  • Unloaded and received incoming shipments, inspected packages for damage and routed packages to next destination according to documentation.
  • Put merchandise in assigned area, added tags and secured larger pieces as required.
  • Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Documented damaged, inaccurate or missing products and reported to management.
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Developed positive professional relationships with shipping personnel to facilitate optimum service and enhance company's image.
  • Researched lost or missing shipments and initiated tracing process to locate shipments and meet customer needs.

Manufacturing Associate

Gentex
Holland, MI
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Stopped workflow to eliminate repeated manufacture of defective products.
  • Donned safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes to reduce injuries and accidents.
  • Adhered to current good manufacturing practices to support proper design, monitoring and control of manufacturing processes and facilities.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and calibrations to drive accurate measurements and production of quality products.
  • Delivered manufacturing requirements and attained production schedule to properly plan, forecast and meet demand.
  • Completed and reviewed GMP documentation, driving traceability of development, manufacturing and testing activities.
  • Maintained production facilities at high standard of cleanliness and organization to improve quality of products.
  • Operated machines and performed production tasks to manufacture company products.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformance with customer requirements.
  • Escalated manufacturing issues to management and quality assurance to identify solutions.
  • Communicated with co-workers to improve unit production.
  • Performed inspections during production to detect quality problems.
  • Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.

Manufacturing Production Associate

Herman Miller
Holland, MI
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Practiced safe and hazard-free work environments in line with company standards.
  • Supported production quality standards by regularly testing and verifying production processes.
  • Met daily production goals by working efficiently and collaboratively to handle 48 builds per hour.
  • Lifted heavy loads regularly to efficiently move raw materials, assemblies and completed products.

Sanitation Technician

Hudsonville Ice Cream
Holland, MI
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Mixed chemical solutions using proper protocols for cleaning production equipment.
  • Removed build-up of impurities from surfaces by operating industrial cleaning equipment such as foaming hoses.
  • Kept mechanical parts in ideal condition by cleaning, adjusting and lubricating using grease guns and hand tools.
  • Took out garbage and recycling daily.
  • Informed supervisor and maintenance immediately about machine malfunctions to resolve quickly.
  • Eliminated dirt, grease and scale from metal components with alkaline bath or acid pickling chemical cleaning processes.
  • Sanitized floors and walls to protect workers.
  • Stocked supplies in restroom and other stations throughout office building.
  • Monitored inventory of cleaning products and re-ordered as needed.
  • Followed sanitation schedule and documented cleaning activities.
  • Cleaned production areas effectively and efficiently.
  • Applied industrial chemicals safely to clean surfaces in food environment.
  • Complied with company policies regarding safe storage of chemicals.
  • Utilized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly.
  • Used brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners to remove dirt and debris from floors.
  • Set up process equipment for next day's operations.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material usage while adhering to regulatory standards and building codes.
  • Provided top product quality control and inspection, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Optimized operational productivity, collaborating with staff to share and implement process improvements.

LIQUIDSIDE OPERATOR

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co
Zeeland, MI
11.1995 - 05.2019
  • Maintained an inspection-ready facility by monitoring operations and performing housekeeping functions
  • Followed company safety protocols and procedures, which helped reduce workplace injuries by 85%
  • Interacted with other personnel, including the Plant Manager, supervisor and EHS Safety Director to discuss technical details
  • Kept facility in compliance with established HSE requirements
  • Performed standard work processes as directed by the Manager and Supervisor
  • Optimized EHS Safety procedures to maximize safety and performance
  • Maintained the equipment used in the department and contacted the Supervisor when it needed to be serviced
  • Operated all equipment in accordance to company directions
  • Identified and set aside equipment in need of maintenance or repair
  • Inspected pipelines, tightened connections and lubricated valves
  • Cleaned interiors of processing units every batch by circulating chemicals and solvents
  • Completed inspections and quality checks on parts every hour
  • Performed basic maintenance and repairs to maintain optimal well performance
  • Documented results of each inspection and reported non-conforming parts
  • Collected product samples to conduct Quality and Conformity tests
  • Maintained team safety with through diligent observation and timely action on concerns
  • Monitored process indicators, instruments, gauges and meters to identify problems and reported findings to Supervisor and Maintenance
  • Removed oil spills and performed general cleaning duties to keep units tidy and safe
  • Communicated with other workers by telephone and radio to coordinate pump operations
  • Loaded, unloaded and transported parts with Hilo and other heavy equipment
  • Utilized and calibrated gauges to maintain accuracy of assessments
  • Operated automated measuring machines to check part specifications
  • Completed daily well checks, including measuring tanks, checking flow lines and recording pressures
  • Updated daily logs with Instruments and Computer data to meet internal standards and regulatory demands

Education

High School Diploma -

Alpena High School
Alpena, MI
1987

Skills

  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Operator manuals
  • OSHA-Certified EHS Operator
  • Current forklift operator certificate
  • Certified Lift operator
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Supervised 11 machine operators
  • Skilled forklift operator

Accomplishments

  • Process Improvement
    Created new departmental procedures manual. Assessed organizational training needs
  • Protective Services
    Applied safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual
  • Documentation
    Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures

Websites

Hobbies

I have many hobbies which include fishing ,hunting , musically gifted and a passion for safety in the workplace.

I also am very gifted in cooking and creative dishes.

Biking ,running ,and enjoying the great outdoors.

I spend a lot of time with my family teaching ,learning and enjoying all my hobbies.

Timeline

Team Leader

Challenge Manufacturing
10.2023 - Current

Sanitation Lead Person

The Kraft Heinz
06.2022 - 05.2024

Shipping Associate

The Stow Company
03.2022 - 06.2022

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

OMT-VEHYL
07.2021 - 03.2022

Manufacturing Associate

Gentex
04.2021 - 06.2021

Manufacturing Production Associate

Herman Miller
12.2020 - 04.2021

Sanitation Technician

Hudsonville Ice Cream
07.2019 - 09.2020

LIQUIDSIDE OPERATOR

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co
11.1995 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Alpena High School

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