Nicholas Koeser
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Associate
Masters Gallery Foods
Plymouth, WI
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw supply of cheese to production lines for processing and packaging operations.
- Executed diverse roles at Masters Gallery Foods, including Cheese Production Specialist and Operator Support.
- Assisted in organizing project tasks to meet deadlines. Supported team members in achieving project goals. Contributed to maintaining project documentation for clarity.
- Thrived in high-pressure, fast-paced environments to ensure efficient operations.
- Executed continuous lifting of forty or more pounds to support operational efficiency.
Operator
Great Lakes Cheese
Plymouth, WI
09.2007 - 12.2023
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff understanding of equipment operation and safety standards.
- Led daily production meetings to align team objectives and address workflow challenges promptly.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes for improved workflow.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Education
Associate Degree - Graphic Design
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WISkills
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Production Procedures
- Warehouse Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Materials Handling
- Production Work
- Loading and Unloading
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Staff Management
- Machine Operation
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Associate
Masters Gallery Foods
12.2023 - Current
Operator
Great Lakes Cheese
09.2007 - 12.2023
Associate Degree - Graphic Design
Lakeshore Technical College