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Paul Wosmek

Bemidji,MN

Summary

Dedicated professional with hands-on experience at Lueken's Village Foods, excelling in meat processing and quality assurance. Proficient in operating various tools and equipment, while ensuring a clean and organized workspace. Strong collaborator, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high safety standards, fostering a productive team environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Packer

Lueken's Village Foods
Bemidji, MN
08.2017 - 02.2025
  • Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
  • Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
  • Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
  • Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
  • Packed meat in Styrofoam, plastic and paper packaging and weighed on scale for pricing.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation by diligently cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces throughout each shift.
  • Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.
  • Streamlined packaging process with meticulous attention to detail in weighing, labeling, and sealing packages.
  • Supported team members in their tasks when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized efficient operations.
  • Ensured meat quality by properly storing and rotating products according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained strict compliance with food safety regulations during all aspects of meat handling, cutting, and packaging processes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement process improvements that led to increased output without compromising quality.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict adherence to safety protocols during the use of knives, saws, and other equipment.
  • Assisted management in inventory control efforts, monitoring stock levels and promptly reporting any discrepancies or shortages.
  • Counted stock and recorded for inventory recordkeeping.
  • Cut meat products with slicing equipment according to size specifications.
  • Performed equipment maintenance by cleaning, lubricating and maintaining proper alignment.
  • Optimized product shelf-life with careful monitoring of expiration dates and prompt removal of expired items from display cases.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by consistently maintaining a clean and organized work area.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction through prompt attention to special requests or concerns regarding meat products on display or in orders placed.
  • Operated grinders, mincers and other equipment to process meat, poultry and fish.

Assistant

Todd Wosmek Construction
Bemidji, MN
04.2007 - 01.2016

Worked off & on as an assistant to a licensed contractor doing various construction & general handyman jobs. We did anything from framing buildings, roofing, some plumbing, light electrical, & landscaping.

Education

Bemidji High School
Bemidji, MN

Skills

    I have general workshop experience & safety knowledge operating various handtools, power tools, & some large equipment

    I own & have some minor experience using both a hobby lathe, manual milling machine, & 3d FDM printer

    I have some experience fabricating with metal & basic woodworking knowledge

    I’m good at organizing, cleaning & maintaining tools & equipment; even some repair work

Timeline

Meat Packer

Lueken's Village Foods
08.2017 - 02.2025

Assistant

Todd Wosmek Construction
04.2007 - 01.2016

Bemidji High School
Paul Wosmek