Tyler Kupsch
Sheboygan
Summary
I am A hardworking person with over 10 years in the food manufacturing business, over a year of warehouse experience and have some clerical/front office experience . I have leadership experience and am trained/certified in HAACP, LOTO, and pallet jack operations. I also have training in computer programs such as word, excel and powerpoint. I consider my best skills to be problem solving, leadership and time management. Overall, I can be a great asset for any company in almost any role and im excited to share that with my next employer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Old Wisconsin
Sheboygan, WI
01.2026 - Current
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues for timely intervention and maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained to run both a dual and single mixer.
- Oversaw an operating line and addressed any problems that occurred while on the line.
- Strong leadership skills used when needing to express changes and information to all working on the line.
Meat Handler
Old Wisconsin
Sheboygan, WI
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated meat processing equipment to ensure product quality and safety standards.
- Worked with different grinders in order to process meat at various different stages.
- Many team building skills used while working in order to maintain a productive and safe work environment.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Used and understood craft sheets in order to make sure product was made correctly.
- Measurement and detail management used while working with various spices.
Smoker 1
Old Wisconsin
Sheboygan, WI
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Duties for this job included the loading and unloading of alkar ovens
- I became HAACP trained in order to record temperatures and PH’s on the product
- Learned cleaning procedures for both alkar ovens and smoke generators
- Also received training for lock out tag out and for operation of riding pallet jacks
- Other tasks included calibration and preventative maintenance of alkar ovens.
Front Desk/Vending Clerk
Canteen Vending
Sheboygan, WI
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with programs like excel, powerpoint and word documents in order to complete reports for my managers.
- Took customer phone calls for any service issues and worked with other departments to solve these issues.
- Took truck order calls from drivers and worked with warehouse to ensure driver got what they needed.
- Learned how to work in a counting room using all the technology in order to balance our money everyday.
- Placed customer orders that were either called in or emailed. Worked hard to develop good relations with any customer that reached out.
- Have experience using programs such as Seed and Ivend in order to change machine planograms, fix inventories and enter any sales the drivers had.
Cooler Lead
Watson’s Vending/Canteen
Sheboygan, WI
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths.
- Coordinated with management to prioritize assignments based on current issues and business needs.
- Worked with other departments in order to problem solve any issues and make sure our department ran smoothly.
- Followed all FDA, OSHA and USDA guidelines when packing food orders and made sure my crew also followed all guidelines to ensure a safe work environment that was producing safe products for our customers.
- Was responsible for the management of 2-3 crew workers including setting their schedule and relaying all information they needed to perform their job to the best of their abilities.
Smoker 2
OLD WISCONSIN SAUSAGE COMPANY
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Job duties included those of A smoker 1 but also included team leader responsibilities
- Coordinated the loading and unloading of alkar ovens
- Also managed the cleaning schedule of alkar ovens and smoke generators
- Problem Resolution Time Management
- Leadership Experience People Person
- Computer Skills Manufacturing Experience
- Food Production Experience track and oversaw any HAACP documents and other paperwork to make sure they were filled out correctly
- Managed break times and worked with other smokers in problem solving efforts
- Worked with other departments when having to move product either raw or ready to eat to keep the flow of racks moving
- Also worked with maintenance when issues would come arise with any part of the smoking department.
Smoker 1
OLD WISCONSIN SAUSAGE COMPANY
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Duties for this job included the loading and unloading of alkar ovens
- I became HAACP trained in order to record temperatures and PH’s on the product
- Learned cleaning procedures for both alkar ovens and smoke generators
- Also received training for lock out tag out and for operation of riding pallet jacks
- Other tasks included calibration and preventative maintenance of alkar ovens.
Pack Off Staff
Onsite Solutions
Old Wisconsin, US, Wisconsin
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Pack off staff
- Sheboygan , Worked on high pace packing machine lines
- These duties included palletizing, sorting, inspecting and placing product into machine
- Also ran and operated mags used for cutting the product
- Learned how to change over a mag and perform preventative Maintenance on a mag
- Handled paperwork duties as such as recording weights, cut size and racks completed.
Order Picker/Packer
Piggly Wiggly Midwest
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Operated A two pallet riding pallet jack
- Picked items to complete orders under a time limit
- Bending, lifting and reaching were all required in this job.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Sheboygan South High School
Sheboygan, WI06.2013
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- File Management
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint experience
- Quality Standards
- Ability to Be a Leader
- Continuous Improvements
- Production Efficiency
- Can be an asset/have experience in any area a company needs
Timeline
Operator
Old Wisconsin
01.2026 - Current
Meat Handler
Old Wisconsin
12.2023 - 01.2026
Smoker 1
Old Wisconsin
07.2023 - 12.2023
Front Desk/Vending Clerk
Canteen Vending
11.2022 - 06.2023
Cooler Lead
Watson’s Vending/Canteen
08.2021 - 11.2022
Smoker 2
OLD WISCONSIN SAUSAGE COMPANY
06.2020 - 07.2021
Smoker 1
OLD WISCONSIN SAUSAGE COMPANY
06.2015 - 06.2020
Pack Off Staff
Onsite Solutions
05.2014 - 06.2015
Order Picker/Packer
Piggly Wiggly Midwest
02.2014 - 05.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Sheboygan South High School