Steven J. Steinhaus II
Port Huron,MI
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Team Leader
Meijer
Fort Gratiot, Michigan
01.2025 - 09.2026
- Led grocery team operations using Meijer merchandising and stocking standards.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
- Monitored product replenishment, backroom flow, and shelf conditions.
- Directed team members on zoning, facing, and rotation procedures.
- Scheduled daily tasks and assigned work across grocery departments.
- Trained associates on customer service and safe grocery handling practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding delivery schedules or order cancellations.
- Monitored stock levels throughout the day to identify shortages or overages in supply chain needs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies in the store.
- Assessed grocery store for cleanliness and checked proper stocking of shelves, refrigerated section and freezers.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
- Coordinated order receiving, unloading, and storage with Meijer inventory systems.
Kitchen Staff Member
Council On Aging
Port Huron, Michigan
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Prepared hot and cold meals for Council On Aging senior nutrition programs.
- Followed kitchen sanitation standards to maintain safe food service areas.
- Stored ingredients and supplies according to Council On Aging kitchen procedures.
- Assisted with meal portioning for senior meal service distributions.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking and holding processes.
- Supported dietary request handling for older adult meal orders.
- Organized pantry items and replenished supplies for Council On Aging kitchen staff.
- Followed health and safety guidelines for food preparation and service.
- Performed essential cleaning duties including sweeping floors and washing dishes. basic cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes .
- Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.
- Adhered fully to kitchen standards involving required portion sizes, individual recipe instructions and safe food handling procedures.
- Consistently maintained high standards of personal hygiene during shifts.
- Cooked meals or specialty items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Mixer Helper/Mill/Converting
Intertape Polymer Group
Marysville, MI
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Mixed raw materials for Intertape Polymer Group packaging adhesive batches.
- Weighed ingredients using batch sheets and production formulas.
- Operated mixing tanks, pumps, and blending equipment.
- Monitored temperature, viscosity, and material consistency during production.
- Loaded chemicals into vessels following safety procedures.
- Recorded batch information and material usage in production logs.
- Completed batch production documentation for submission to supervisor.
- Maintained work areas by removing trash and debris and sweeping up and materials.
- Organized all necessary components required for successful completion of projects.
- Adhered to strict safety and QA standards.
Plant Supervisor
Smith Meat Packing, Inc.
Port Huron, MI
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Fire safety & quality control person of 3 meat smoke houses for large meat smoking company.
- Maintain, document & report food temperatures to FDA (on site), throughout shift.
- Safely, physically transport hundreds of pounds of product throughout shift to follow quality protocol.
- Equipment maintenance, general building repairs & detail of smokehouses & refrigeration units.
- Clean & reset processing machines/floor to FDA sanitation standards for following day's production.
- Managed shipping and receiving of product using semi-trucks.
- Secured facility daily, ensuring compliance with safety and security standards while working independently or with part-time assistant.
- Cleaned production floors using approved sanitation methods to meet safety standards. in meat packing areas using approved sanitation chemicals.
- Scraped residue from floors near cutting and packaging equipment.
- Sanitized drains, conveyors, and work zones following plant cleaning procedures.
- Monitored floor conditions for spills, grease, and contamination hazards.
- Replaced cleaning supplies and prepared sanitation tools for shift use.
- Coordinated with plant supervisors during scheduled cleanup in Smith Meat Packing facilities.
- Followed food safety rules while servicing high-traffic processing areas.
- Monitored work areas to ensure that no debris was left behind after cleaning.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed when operating power tools and equipment.
- Identified any potential safety hazards around the worksite area.
- Inspected product quality and labeling for accuracy and freshness prior to sealing packages, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated packing equipment and maintained clean work areas.
- Followed food safety rules and sanitation procedures throughout shifts.
- Sorted meat products by type, size, and packaging requirements.
- Monitored and adjusted freezer and cooler conditions to ensure optimal product handling and safety.
- Assisted team members with loading, wrapping, and pallet preparation.
- Reported equipment issues and supply needs to production supervisors.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas including floors, walls, equipment and tools.
- Stacked boxes of packaged goods onto pallets for transport or storage purposes.
- Weighed, wrapped and labeled meat products.
- Ensured accurate labeling of packages with weight, price, and expiration date.
- Worked effectively in damp and cold conditions to safely process meat.
- Weighed, portioned, and packaged meat for individual sale or bulk orders.
- Identified product defects by visually inspecting each piece before packaging it.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating machinery such as grinders and slicers.
- Operated packaging machines to wrap products for shipment or storage.
- Reported any discrepancies in product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Placed prepared, marinated, processed and cut or cubed meat into Styrofoam or plastic packs.
- Monitored employee use of machinery mincers, slicers and sausage fillers.
- Verified accuracy of labels against customer specifications prior to packing.
- Utilized hand tools such as knives, saws, bandsaws, for cutting meat into smaller portions.
- Trained in processing line positions to back up team members in case packing, smokehouse and delivery.
- Received and stored incoming meat products in refrigerated rooms.
- Monitored temperature gauges to ensure proper cooling of meats throughout the process.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Supervised meat packing operations at Smith Meat Packing processing plant.
Level II Grounds Supervisor
Professional Grounds Service
Roseville, MI
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Crew leader & trainer for a large commercial grounds care services company, including snow & ice removal.
- Upheld company quality & safety standards, enhancing workload productivity through team collaboration.
- Promoted and developed new business opportunities through effective customer service and communication.
- Maintained administrative functions efficiently, ensuring timely completion of paperwork for expedited accounts pay/receivable.
Internet Sales Manager
PartyStore.com
Hamtramck, MI
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Oversaw operations of independent internet sales company, specializing in vintage merchandise, to enhance online presence and customer engagement.
- Prepared all inventory for internet sale by cleaning, researching & assessing value, photography & posting item details accurately.
- Administered inventory controls and maintained accurate records, supporting effective stock management and sales tracking. 1999-2000 Stockroom Manager Victoria's Secret/Limited, Inc. Troy, MI
- Executed accounts payable/receivable processes accurately and promptly, ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency.
- Maintained proper company inventory levels /controls & created weekly reports to reflect results.
- Trained & supervised all stock personnel to company guidelines.
- Processed new deliveries by organizing and maintaining stock levels in the inventory system.
- Provided prompt ,courteous, friendly, knowledgeable customer service.
Education
Master Gardener Training Program -
Michigan State University Extension Service
01-2001
Management related course work & liberal arts
St. Clair County Community College
01-1992
Skills
- Grocery merchandising
- Inventory systems
- Order receiving
- Shelf zoning
- Food safety
- Team supervision
- Stock replenishment
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Grocery Team Leader
Meijer
01.2025 - 09.2026
Kitchen Staff Member
Council On Aging
01.2025 - 04.2025
Mixer Helper/Mill/Converting
Intertape Polymer Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
Plant Supervisor
Smith Meat Packing, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2022
Level II Grounds Supervisor
Professional Grounds Service
01.2001 - 01.2003
Internet Sales Manager
PartyStore.com
01.2000 - 01.2001
Master Gardener Training Program -
Michigan State University Extension Service
Management related course work & liberal arts
St. Clair County Community College