Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Zachary Krause

Self-employeed
Tigerton
25
years of professional experience

Skilled supervisor with experience leading sanitation teams, training staff, and maintaining food safety compliance. Strong background in operational efficiency, equipment inspection, and corrective action follow-up, with a proven ability to coordinate daily work, support deadlines, and keep teams aligned on quality and safety.

Work History

Online Sales

3 Years 8 Months
Self-employeed | 02.2023 - Current

Facilitated sales of motorcycle and boat parts to reach a wider audience.

  • Boosted online sales by implementing effective SEO strategies and optimizing product listings.
  • Analyzed online sales data and developed action plans to improve margin, revenue, and processes.

Sanitaion Supervisor

7 Years 4 Months
Nueskes Applewood Smoked Meats | 03.2014 - 07.2021
  • Supervised sanitation team during cleaning cycles, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
  • Coordinated equipment sanitation for processing areas, smokehouses, and packaging lines.
  • Trained staff on chemical handling, PPE use, and proper cleaning procedures.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness, documenting corrective actions and follow-up needs.

Sanitaion Team Lead

2 Years 1 Month
Nueskes Applewood Smoked Meats | 02.2012 - 03.2014

Coordinated with sanitation technicians to ensure facility hygiene and regulatory compliance.

  • Trained new team members on safety, quality, and equipment procedures.
  • Coordinated shift assignments to balance workload and support deadlines.

Sanitation Technician

1 Year 11 Months
Nueskes Applewood Smoked Meats | 03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Executed SSOP cleaning procedures for smokehouses, slicers, and packaging lines.
  • Sanitized production equipment and processing areas to maintain GMP and food safety compliance.
  • Inspected sanitation results and corrected missed residue before startup approval.
  • Mixed and applied cleaning chemicals according to safety and concentration requirements.
  • Documented sanitation activities and verified completion of required cleaning logs.

Grocery Stocker

2 Years 1 Month
Pick N Save | 09.2007 - 10.2009
  • Maintained stocked shelves with accurate product rotation and front-facing displays.
  • Organized backroom inventory to support efficient replenishment and aisle readiness.
  • Inspected merchandise for damaged, expired, or misplaced items during stocking.
  • Loaded and moved pallets safely to support timely freight distribution.
  • Communicated with department staff to resolve out-of-stock conditions and prioritize displays.

Frozen and Dairy Associate

5 Years 8 Months
Pick N Save | 01.2002 - 09.2007
  • Stocked frozen and dairy cases, maintaining organized, full displays throughout shift.
  • Rotated product using FIFO standards to ensure freshness and reduce shrink.
  • Monitored cooler and freezer temperatures, correcting issues to protect inventory quality.
  • Replenished backroom stock and prepared merchandise for efficient shelf movement.
  • Assisted customers with product location, selection, and special requests.

Education

GED

North Central Technical College | Wittenberg, WI

Skills

Online sales
Work assignment delegation
Equipment inspection
Chemical safety
Safety assessment
Collaborative teamwork
Cross-functional collaboration
Organizational management
Effective communication
Dependability
Safety protocols
Operational optimization
Staff training
Organizational skills
Team coaching
Staff oversight

Timeline

Online Sales

Self-employeed
02.2023 - CurrentRead More

Sanitaion Supervisor

Nueskes Applewood Smoked Meats
03.2014 - 07.2021Read More

Sanitaion Team Lead

Nueskes Applewood Smoked Meats
02.2012 - 03.2014Read More

Sanitation Technician

Nueskes Applewood Smoked Meats
03.2010 - 02.2012Read More

Grocery Stocker

Pick N Save
09.2007 - 10.2009Read More

Frozen and Dairy Associate

Pick N Save
01.2002 - 09.2007Read More

North Central Technical College

GED
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Zachary Krause