Theodore McKalip has over 21 years of experience in food manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and janitorial industries. He currently serves as Chief Maintenance Engineer for Pillar Hotels and Resorts, where he oversees daily maintenance tasks, generates work orders, and ensures facilities meet brand standards. Previously, McKalip worked at Roskam Baking Company for over 11 years in sanitation management roles developing sanitation programs, training employees, and achieving high audit scores. He has extensive skills in production, maintenance, safety programs, auditing, and cost reduction initiatives. McKalip holds various licenses and seeks a position where he can continue developing skills through teamwork and continuous improvement.

1. Theodore Joseph McKalip
1004 Garfield Ave. N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504-4001 · mckalipt@hotmail.com · Tel: 616-780-1839
Personal Statement
I am a very highly motivated and dedicated professional with a passion to succeed in any environment. I have
extensive management and non-management skills/experience in the Food Manufacturing, ISO/QS
manufacturing, Retail and Hospitality Industries. With respect to sanitation / janitorial / building maintenance
programs, creation/implementation/continuous validation through a detailed master sanitation program and
standard operating procedures, in-depth mentoring/training/performance accountability daily verifying
completion of assigned tasks through a hands-on inspection process, identifying deficiencies and incorporating
corrective actions/follow-up to eliminate. In regard to hi-lo experience, I have 21 years’ experience and have a
current license. Experienced with propane, electric, diesel standard fork/extended fork/push-pull/squeeze
clamp-rotating. Also have extensive experience operating JIB articulation boom lifts, man lift scissor lifts,
Raymond vertical and horizontal extendable mast. In regard to production and process technician experience, I
was certified @ Cascade Engineering for Certified Mold Change, Chain and Crane. Mold pulls, sets, set-ups
and troubleshooting with 1000 ton, 3000 ton, 4500 ton and 9000 ton presses. Experience with Battenfeld,
TPM, Toshiba presses. Robot set-ups and troubleshooting. Blender set-ups, color changes and troubleshooting.
All related secondary equipment set-up and troubleshooting including: Drillers, Hot-Stampers, Pinners,
Horizontal and Vertical Stackers, components, all to Bill Of Material set-up specifications. Please refer to
resume for further detail. Through a focus on continuous improvement, I actively drive performance based
programs boosting efficiency and reducing waste. I contribute a positive and direct impact influencing an
attitude of change. I embrace challenging opportunities as they arise. I have strong human relations and team
building skills, while also efficiently working on my own. I am seeking a position where I can further develop
and continue to utilize my skills and demonstrate excellence through performance, attention to detail and
achieving the highest level of customer and employee satisfaction in an empowering environment promoting
team work and growth potential.
Work Experience
Chief Maintenance Engineer
(July 2014 – Present)
Pillar Hotels And Resorts, Hampton Inn North 500 Center Drive N.W.; Engineer Spring Hill
Suites North-Grand Rapids 450 North/Center Drive N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Meet and communicate with key management daily, identify and prioritize tasks to accomplish. Structure day
and manage time for completion with a sense of urgency, through teamwork and cooperation between
departments.
Very analytical and detail oriented. I have restored a quality structural condition to the Hampton property
which had been lacking previously for many years; improvement reflected in on-site quality audits and guest
service reviews exhibiting the high quality environment respective of the brand standard. I’ve promptly
completed property work orders as they arise and record, in detail, with a root cause of problem and solution
into Quore.
Daily pool and spa maintenance: inspect, test, document and calibrate system. Refill water and chemical level
accordingly, clean pool/spa inside and area surrounding. Change pump filters and backwash sand filters as
needed.
Inspect interior and exterior of property daily, including boiler checks. Generate work orders to address
structural opportunities observed during walk through of premises.
Schedule and accomplish daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly-structural property and guestroom, semi and

2. annual preventative maintenance tasks.
Identify and schedule special projects to be accomplished based on urgency and priority. Utilize on-hand
supplies creatively for special fabrications to reduce costs.
Organize maintenance shop/storage areas and verify inventory; generate order list for necessary supplies and
equipment per approved budget. Suggest necessary capital improvements needed for property.
Coordinate vendor and contractor work on-site once approved. Verify successful completion of work.
Participate directly in QA inspection and follow-up process addressing issues and rectifying with proactive
solutions.
Skilled and experienced in: painting, plaster/drywall, wallpaper, caulking, plumbing repairs and
installs, electrical repairs and installs, fixture and furniture repairs, carpeting/tile/floor cleaning and
repairs, re-building door locks and programming/troubleshooting, HVAC / PTAC unit
cleaning/maintenance/troubleshooting, appliance cleaning/troubleshooting, safety,
computer/internet/Quore usage and troubleshooting, etc.
Project Specialist
(July 2014-September 2014) Seasonal
Patriot Roofing/ CJ Peterson Construction (Seasonal), 955 Northland Drive, Rockford,
Michigan
Research most recent storm related damage to communities, pertaining specifically to wind and hail
residential structural damage; assign areas to be canvased.
Door-to-door canvasing offering restoration services via insurance claim to repair/replace roofing, siding,
windows, doors, foundations and garages based upon inspection assessment of damage incurred.
Educate and assist customers’ through-out the recovery process.
Participate in group meetings, trainings, target area identification and structured follow-up through detailed
geographic mapping and communication.
Prompt follow-up of customer concerns pertaining to scope of work accomplished.
Sanitation Manager, Supervisor, Foreman
(Apr 2003 - Apr 2014)
Roskam Baking Company, Various Plants, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Meet with all Dept. Heads daily, and schedule all tasks accordingly. Follow-up on previous day activities
for all three shifts to verify completion of tasks. Identify performance deficiencies and resolve. Physical walk-
through plant audit daily to verify GMP compliance. Daily/weekly employee and clean-up labor scheduling.
Order/receive/unload sanitation supplies including shop supplies and controlled chemicals and return empties.
Writing and implementation of Master Sanitation Schedule(MSS) utilizing Excel format including
equipment/task descriptions and frequencies. This format I created has been used as the corporate and plant
level format since 2007.
Writing and implementation of Equipment Specific and Facility Structural Sanitation Standard Operating
Procedures(SSOP's). I have written hundreds of sop’s, which are the approved documents for plant level
practice, step by step, first to last, for every change. I utilized Excel originally until SQF standard
implementation. Then converted all SSOP’s to that standard using the approved Word template.
Clean-Up/Changeover management and documentation for all facility Zone 1,2,3,4 production line
equipment, individual dept.'s, entire interior/exterior structure to industry food safety standards. (CIP) clean in
place and (COP) clean out of place set-up/training/usage. I had direct involvement in the entire process
including establishing labor requirements for wet and dry changeovers, creating clean-up packets to structure
the clean identifying the proper people for each task and time allotted. Utilize KPI boards for every change to
monitor-evaluate start/finish times, type of change, mss tasks to be completed, and any issues arising that
would negatively delay the clean. Supervised from 11 – 25 sanitation personnel daily, and up to 100

3. production personnel during multiple cleans.
Supervise Integrated Pest Management Program. Daily inspection of facility to ensure no activity or
development of harborage points. Weekly walk through and communication with Ecolab.
Writing / implementation and training of janitorial programs with the emphasis on detail, promoting food
safety with approved methods, practices, chemicals, transition areas and GMP compliance.
Mentor/trainer to managers, supervisors, foremen, operators. Developed and helped promote staff, including
a current plant sanitation manager, a business unit sanitation manager, and a third shift sanitation supervisor.
Also trainer for hi-lo, man lift, jib articulation equipment including class room training, equipment training,
testing and licensing of qualified staff.
Identify new methods and equipment to continuously improve performance and reduce overall
operating costs.
Facility Corporate Safety Chair. Direct facility safety program, conduct internal meetings and list/prioritize
opportunities, follow-up on all accidents and ensure corrective action completion.
Actively involved w/internal auditing and third-party audits: (AIB) American Institute for Baking,
Silliker, (AFE) Audit For Excellence, (SQF) Safe Quality Food, and State/Federal Regulatory Audits.
Consistently scored 900 or better on AIB during the last ten years.
Skilled in Computer usage in: Windows 7, Vista, Professional, 2000, 98, 95 operating systems including
Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Applications.
Drastically reduced supply ordering and inventory through a detailed approach to min/max levels,
competitive supplier pricing and service.
Implemented cost-effective recycling programs/go-green/resource conservation which significantly
reduced landfill waste between 50% – 75% consistently during the last seven years.
Identify and follow-up of structural Building Maintenance tasks. Painting, caulking, plumbing,
drywall and cinder block, wallpaper, flooring, roofing repairs. Preventative maintenance
inspection/cleaning of roof-top intake and exhaust fans/housing/louvers, ventilation stacks and screens,
coil cleaning of HVAC units, filter changes. Contractor Point Person scheduling and verifying work, as
well as GMP compliance and deadline adherence.
Assisted with the overall coordination of the structural and equipment set-up of new facilities,
including the flagship 660,000 square-foot plant and lines to established sanitation industry standards
for food safety within the company. I effectively managed multiple set-ups at the same time, and
achieved completion by deadlines.
Initially Production Foreman and machine operator: plan and assign tasks, train dumpers, slurry, machine
operators, cutter/guillotine, quality checks and calibrations, set-up for all change overs, hi-lo, etc. Count
inventory. Also off-line re-pack production. Consistently supervised 8 – 50 people.
Acting Front-Line Leader, Asst. F.L.L., Level-D
(Aug 1999 - Feb 2003)
Cascade Engineering Container Group, 37th
. St. S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Supervise entire plant operation for 12hr. plastic injection molding operation, driving individual and team
performance through proper planning and real-time results daily. Consistently supervised 15 – 20 people.
Daily meet with key people, coordinate and assign production and technical/TPM tasks to be accomplished
including set-ups/change overs, pre and post shift reporting including QAD data entry and inventory
verification.
I received my Level-D status in the minimum time possible for each level (6 months each), and was the only
one on the production floor. Authorized/skilled/certified in all production and technician functions
including: LEAN,7 Habits, Team Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, DISC, Effective
Leadership, Effective Communication, (FIFO) First In First Out, Value Stream Mapping, Visual
Factory Concept, 5 S,5 W,4 M,(CMC)Certified Mold Change-pulls and sets, STAR Chain and Crane
certified.
Demonstrated experience of work cell set-up/tear-down for all robotics, press molds and injection
machines, preventative maintenance schedule tasks, change overs, hi-lo and Raymond, Material

4. Handling and Bulk Unloading including all material set-ups and change overs/troubleshooting, Hot
Stamp set-ups and change overs/troubleshooting, QS auditing, Shipping/Receiving in-bound deliveries
and out-bound live-loads, drop trailer loading, generate bill of materials pick-lists and loaded trailer
packing lists, pick-up necessary items on-the-spot from suppliers to ensure presses keep running by
eliminating un-planned down-time, etc.
Level A-D Pay-For-Contribution Matrix Trainer and validation of required skills for level advancement by
equipping the team for success and continued improvement through knowledge and experience acquired.
Many operators were promoted as a result of the on-the-job, administrative and technical skills which I taught
them.
Safety Member, Continuous Improvement Team including Kai Zen and Brainstorming events. Total
Productive Maintenance (TPM) machine and set-up audits to ensure safety and efficiency.
Skilled in Microsoft Professional, 2000, 98, 95 applications and trainer in Word, Excel, Power Point,
Outlook. Use/troubleshooting of Factory link DOS operating SPC system.
Stocker
(Apr 1999 - July1999)
Family Fare Foods, Ivanrest S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Order and stock grocery items on 3rd
. Shift team. Assist customers during operating hours.
Unload grocery loads from trailer. Stage and stock to aisles. Train and develop new stockers. Work Back
Stock, reduce and control inventory.
Face shelved items in aisles, do price and Mylar changes, clean and maintain shelving, aisle and back stock
areas.
Sales Manager Trainee and Associate
(Dec 1998 - March 1999)
Energy America, Lansing/Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oversee, develop, and recruit door-to-door sales associate team. Assign work tasks, areas and times. Sign-up
new customers for natural gas distribution service and discount.
Assist with in-depth customer sign-ups requiring in-depth detail of program prior approval. Travel
extensively through-out Michigan, neighboring states and south to Atlanta, Georgia
Temporary Level 3 Manager, Level 1 Associate
(Jun 1998 - Dec 1998)
Target, 28th
. St. S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Supervise zoning/facing in all hardline and soft line areas of store. Train crew and follow-up on work tasks.
Order and stock hardline and soft line items on 3rd
. Shift team.
Receive/unload soft line and hardline loads from trailer and return empties. Assign sort crew for unload.
Stage and stock to aisles. Train and develop new stockers. Assist customers during operating hours.
Work Back Stock utilizing (LRT) Laser Radio Terminal, reduce and control inventory. Order shelf and back
stock after updated inventory.
Bale cardboard and remove trash. Do price and Mylar changes, clean and maintain shelving, aisle and back
stock areas.
Sales Associate and Route Driver/Delivery

5. (Oct 1997 - Apr 1998)
JK Distributors, Chicago Dr. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Order, stock, face ethnic food items. Pick orders from warehouse and load/unload delivery truck. Deliver to
customers. Meet with customer contacts directly when on-site.
Set-up warehouse storage @ two facilities and organize/maintain areas. Extensive travelling in-town and out-
of-town. Clean and organize warehouse.
Dairy/Frozen Manager, Lead Dairy/Frozen, Stocker
(Nov 1996 - Oct 1997)
Plumbs/ Piggly Wiggly, Breton S.E.(PL) later closed, Bridge N.W.(PW) sold, Buchanan
S.E.(PW) closed, Apple Ave.(Muskegon-PL), 28th
. St. S.W.(PW) later sold, Grand Rapids,
Michigan
After Breton sale complete, went to Bridge as Lead Dairy/Frozen. Order/stock/face/rotate all. Receive/unload
deliveries, vendor contact, and customer service. Work back stock and drastically reduce inventory, store then
sold.
Promoted to Dairy/Frozen Manager @ Buchanan. Order/stock/face/rotate all.
Receive/unload deliveries and return empties, vendor contact, and customer service. Work back stock and
drastically reduce inventory, store then closed.
Then went to Apple and night stocked. Unload grocery loads from trailer. Stage and stock to aisles and
storage areas. Train and develop new stockers. Face shelved items in aisles, do price and Mylar changes,
clean and maintain shelving, aisle and back stock areas. Then went to 28th
. St. and night stocked.
Senior Meat Wrapper, Part-Time Meat Cutter, Lead Dairy/Frozen
(Jul 1996 - Nov 1996)
Family Fare Foods, Breton Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan (Worked here until store was
bought by Plumbs, then hired by Plumbs.)
Wrap and price all meats that were cut. Rotate and stock meats, work back stock. Cut meats, grind meats.
Receive/unload and stock all lunchmeats. Work back stock and order all lunchmeats.
Clean all cutting and wrapping equipment. 100% wash and sanitize entire area. After store sale, stocked all
dairy/frozen and drastically reduced total inventory.
Senior Maintenance Clerk, Lead Dairy/Frozen, Stocker
(Jun 1995 - Jul 1996)
D & W Foods, 28th
. St. S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oversee building maintenance and janitorial opportunities. Repair/replace faulty equipment including
plumbing, floor scrubber, facilities, caulking, etc. Order/purchase supplies.
Receive/unload grocery, dairy/frozen, and kehe loads from trailer and return empties. Stage and stock to
aisles and storage areas. Train and develop new stockers. Work Back Stock, reduce and control inventory.
Face shelved items in aisles, do price and Mylar changes, clean and maintain shelving, aisle and back stock
areas. Stock/face kehe items.
Bag groceries, assist customers, gather shopping carts. Sort bottles and cans. Vendor contact person.
Stocker
(Mar 1994 - Apr 1995)
Great Day Foods, Lake Michigan Dr. N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan

6. Receive/unload grocery loads from trailer. Stage and stock to aisles and storage areas. Train and develop
new stockers. Work Back Stock, reduce and control inventory. Order grocery items.
Assist customers during operating hours. Face shelved items in aisles, do price and Mylar changes, clean and
maintain shelving, aisle and back stock areas.
Stocker, Facer, Deli Clerk
(Dec 1990 - Feb 1994)
Fulton Heights Foods, Fulton S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Receive/unload grocery, dairy/frozen, and deli loads from trailer and return empties. Stage and stock to
aisles and storage areas. Train and develop new stockers and deli clerks.
Work Back Stock, reduce and control inventory. Stock general merchandise and health/beauty care items.
Work Deli counter, assisting customers and preparing food for sale. Replenish produce items when needed.
Face shelved items in aisles, do price and Mylar changes, clean and maintain shelving, aisle and back stock
areas.
Bag groceries, assist customers, gather shopping carts. Sort bottles and cans. Vendor contact person.
Stocker
(Jun 1991 - Feb 1992)
Stapleton Foods, Fuller N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Receive/unload grocery, dairy/frozen loads from trailer and return empties. Stage and stock to aisles and
storage areas. Train and develop new stockers.
Work Back Stock, reduce and control inventory. Order grocery items. Assist customers during operating
hours.
Face shelved items in aisles, do price and Mylar changes, clean and maintain shelving, aisle and back stock
areas.
Lead Dairy/Frozen, Stocker/Facer
(July 1990 - Nov 1990)
Friendly Owl Foods, Leonard N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Order, stock, face Dairy and frozen deliveries. Receive/unload deliveries and return empties. Track and fill
back stock inventory.
Assist customers for enjoyable shopping experience during operating hours.
Receive/unload grocery/dairy/frozen load deliveries. Sort/stage load. Stock/Face aisles. Work back stock and
clean storage areas. Replenish produce and meat items when needed.
Bag groceries, clean and re-fill bag stations. Collect shopping carts from lot and return to store. Pick-up trash
and sweep lot. Sort bottles and cans. Vendor contact person.
Facer, Stocker, Bagger
(Aug 1988 - April 1990)
Jewel Foods, 3570 N. Elston, Chicago, Illinois
Face all grocery aisles. Train facers and stockers. Stock grocery aisles when facing complete. Bale cardboard
and remove trash. Work back stock and consolidate inventory.
Bag groceries, clean and re-fill bag stations. Help deliver groceries to customer’s residence. Sort returned
item carts and put back where they belong. Train baggers. Sweep/mop floors in store.
Collect shopping carts from lot and return to store. Help retrieve stolen carts from various locations and return
to store. Pick-up trash and sweep lot.

7. Assist customers for enjoyable shopping experience during operating hours.
Education
I.C.S. Correspondence School
(June 1992 - Oct 1992)
Northview Community Education
(Aug 1991 - Jun1992)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Luther High School North, Chicago, Illinois
(Aug1987 - Jun-1988)
Received 2 scholarships to Luther North high school: academic, essay.
Continued H.S. educ. @North View Comm. Education, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Aug '91 to Jun '92;
maintained a 4.0 GPA while there. Also ICS Correspondence School, Scranton P.A., Jun'92 to Oct '92.