Nicholas Selk
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
Dedicated material handler with a strong focus on safety compliance and workflow optimization. Proven ability to maintain high-quality standards while minimizing delays.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Natural Ovens
Manitowoc, WI
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce material handling delays.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, adhering to safety standards.
- Monitored quality control during material processing, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Packager
Smithfield
Cudahy, WI
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize packaging workflows.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout packaging operations.
- Followed packing processes to increase speed and accuracy.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace, adhering to company guidelines for hygiene and safety standards in the packaging area.
- Maintained high-quality standards for packaged products, conducting regular quality checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily productivity targets through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Assembled packages according to meet specific customer requirements.
- Collaborated with production teams to synchronize packaging operations, maximizing overall output.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to resolve any product or operational issues that arose during the packaging process.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity with regular feedback and encouragement.
- Improved packaging speed without sacrificing accuracy, balancing quality with efficiency.
640 Opener
Sargento
Kiel WI
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product flow and minimize downtime.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that increased overall efficiency in production lines.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with supply chain for timely replenishment of materials.
- Removed materials and products from machines and equipment to place materials and products in boxes, trucks or conveyors.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Fox Valley Technical College
Oshkosh, WI01-2014
High School Diploma -
Fox Valley Technical College
Oshkosh, WI06-2003
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Heavy lifting
- Package handling
- Attention to detail
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- OSHA compliance
- PPE policy adherence
- Willing to learn
Timeline
Material Handler
Natural Ovens
04.2022 - 11.2025
Packager
Smithfield
07.2019 - 03.2021
640 Opener
Sargento
08.2017 - 02.2019
No Degree - Accounting
Fox Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Fox Valley Technical College