DAVID LEWIS
BROOKLYN,Michigan
Summary
Proficient furnace operator specializing in precise temperature control, effective management of furnace operations, and safe handling of raw materials.
Proficient driver in the uniform industry specializing in communication with customers, maintain a neat and tidy work truck, delivering uniforms and goods on a timely manner
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Furnace Operator
LeFere Forge
Jackson, MI
07.2000 - 12.2019
- Operated forge furnaces to ensure precise steel heating and maintain optimal temperature control.
- Monitored furnace temperatures and adjusted controls for proper heat levels
- Operated furnaces for LeFere Forge metal heating and forging work
- Loaded raw stock into furnace chambers using safe handling methods
Driver/Operator
Unifirst Uniform Company
Jackson, MI
01.2000 - 10.2026
- Delivered uniforms and linens along assigned routes for UniFirst customers.
- Collected soiled garments and routed items to processing areas.
- Loaded and unloaded truck cargo using safe lifting practices.
- Checked vehicle condition before and after daily route runs.
- Communicated with customers about pickups, deliveries, and service needs.
- Maintained clean, organized truck cargo areas and route supplies.
- Verified delivery paperwork, stops, and customer account instructions.
- Inspected vehicle condition before and after daily route runs.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to reduce hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia Central
Brooklyn, MI05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Jackson College
Jackson, MISome College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Temperature control
- Furnace management
- Thermal processing
- Combustion control
- Heat treatment
- Equipment maintenance
- Raw material handling
Timeline
Furnace Operator
LeFere Forge
07.2000 - 12.2019
Driver/Operator
Unifirst Uniform Company
01.2000 - 10.2026
High School Diploma -
Columbia Central
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Jackson College
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College