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David Lewis

Blending Operator
Holland,MI

Summary

Background includes operating in high-volume settings to prepare, operate and maintain blending machines. Familiar with producing products such as dyes, chemicals and explosive ingredients. Adept at inspecting and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and achieve production targets.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Blending Operator

Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Zeeland, MI
03.2023 - Current
  • Used machinery and hand-filling methods to prepare orders.
  • Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
  • Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
  • Use SAP to transfer materials in inventory
  • Use Delta V vision systems to monitor the entire blending process from the silos to the blenders

Granulation Operator

Perrigo Inc.
Holland, MI
08.2020 - Current
  • Studied material specifications to accurately mix and prepare product.
  • Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
  • Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
  • Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
  • Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
  • Determined project specifications and task prioritization by carefully reviewing work orders and related documents.
  • Adhere to FDA regulations when batching various blends
  • Set up, run, and change over various machines
  • Tear down machines in between changeovers and major clean them

Mixing Operator

Sherwin Williams
Holland, MI
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Checked products carefully with screens and bagged large batches and smaller quality according to order specifications.
  • Performed efficient changeovers, washed down equipment and cleaned totes.
  • Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
  • Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
  • Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Operated machining equipment safely and efficiently with team of operators.

Manufacturing Associate

Herman Miller
Zeeland
08.2016 - 02.2018

In this position I put fabric on screens that are pre built, the work is fast paced and has a bit of a learning curve. My job is to also maintain a high quality of parts created to meet the customers needs

  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.

Packer/Machine Operator

Graham Packaging
Holland
06.2016 - 08.2016

At Graham Packing I was responsible for packaging the bottle s that came in on a conveyor belt. This was a fast pace and detail oriented position the required a ton of multi-tasking. Through my time working there I Impressed my supervisors and was given the opportunity to have more responsibility and work as a Machine Operator. The Machine Operator position  included setting the machine up, running grommets, and a lot of trial and error to ensure the product sent down the conveyor met customer demand

Sorter

Stratosphere Quality
Holland
02.2016 - 05.2016
At this position I was required to commute to different factories and sort their parts. It was a sit down job and required nothing more than good eyes to identify if a part was bad or not

CSR( Customer Service Rep)

Dialog Direct
Holland
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Managed high call volume with tact and professionalism
  • Managed customer calls effectively and efficiently in a complex, fast-paced and challenging call center environment.
  • Analyzed call volume and average call time to monitor Customer Service Representative performance and productivity.

Material Handler/ Packaging

Tennant Co
Holland
05.2015 - 11.2015

This job started off as only being a temp job while I was in school but I enjoyed myself there so I decided to prolong my stay with the company. My job as a material handler was to deliver parts to the lines as needed, I was trained to driver a tug cart around the plant to help me do so.

As a packer I was required to use tools and package cleaning machines of all types

Utility/ Grocery Clerk

Meijer
Holland
09.2013 - 05.2015
    At this job I was in charge of doing an array of things I Stocked and cleaned grocery shelves, bulk bins and freezer and dairy cases. Another thing I was in charge of cleaning and managing the bottle room and maintaining a high customer service level at the same time

Education

Student - Welding/Business

GRCC

Skills

Basic math skills
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Timeline

Blending Operator

Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Granulation Operator

Perrigo Inc.
08.2020 - Current

Mixing Operator

Sherwin Williams
02.2018 - 08.2020

Manufacturing Associate

Herman Miller
08.2016 - 02.2018

Packer/Machine Operator

Graham Packaging
06.2016 - 08.2016

Sorter

Stratosphere Quality
02.2016 - 05.2016

CSR( Customer Service Rep)

Dialog Direct
11.2015 - 02.2016

Material Handler/ Packaging

Tennant Co
05.2015 - 11.2015

Utility/ Grocery Clerk

Meijer
09.2013 - 05.2015

Student - Welding/Business

GRCC
David LewisBlending Operator