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Lawrence Lewis

St. Anne,IL

Summary

Adept at extrusion processes and pallet jack operation, I enhanced workplace safety and efficiency at Gilster-maryLee Chocolates. My strong communication skills facilitated team collaboration, leading to significant process improvements. With a focus on achievements, I consistently met production goals and maintained high-quality standards, contributing to a results-driven environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plastic Worker

Pactiv Evergreen
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Trained associates in machine functioning, processing and tooling.
  • Set up machines for daily operations.
  • Established and stabilized machine processes.
  • Picked up glassware and waste in MGF and R&D labs.
  • Filled out daily log sheets quickly and correctly.
  • Safely operated small hand tools such as routers, sanders, drills and large equipment such as bandsaws and presses.
  • Documented and reported substandard production.

Deboner

Johnsville Sausage
09.2023 - 02.2024


  • Implemented proper food safety protocols at all times, reducing potential contamination risks during meat processing stages.
  • Achieved exceptional speed and precision while deboning meats, resulting in reduced processing times.
  • Exhibited strong attention to detail when inspecting meats for defects or abnormalities before initiating the deboning procedure.
  • Cut product into correct sizes and arranged in trays for packaging.
  • Operated grinding machines to prepare special items like sausages.
  • Completed daily production goals consistently by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reduced safety incidents with consistent compliance to company guidelines for handling sharp tools and equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, allowing for increased productivity in the deboning process.
  • Ensured consistent product quality by following standardized cutting patterns and specifications provided by management.

Batch Mixer

Gilster-maryLee Chocolates
04.2013 - 12.2015
  • Increased workplace safety, conducting regular inspections of equipment and adhering to safety protocols.
  • Conducted quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to established standards before shipment or storage.
  • Maintained detailed records of batch production data, supporting ongoing analysis and process improvement initiatives.
  • Kept workspaces clean and organized, complying with sanitation requirements and promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
  • Utilized various tools and machinery for efficient mixing processes, maintaining proper operation through routine maintenance tasks.
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
  • Checked newly mixed products for safety, accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Contractor's Assistant

Vision Complete
08.2000 - 09.2010
  • Assisted in renovations by removing refuse, performing light demolition and painting and installing sheetrock.
  • Worked alongside contractor to establish timelines for constructions projects and provided quality and cost control on various projects.
  • Smoothed and sanded surfaces to remove ridges, caulking and glue, using [Type] and [Type] tools.
  • Ordered and purchased building materials for site construction.
  • Ensured project sites remained safe and within compliance by diligently inspecting and maintaining equipment.
  • Improved team efficiency with effective coordination of daily tasks and schedules.

Pallet Builder

Momence Lumber
02.2003 - 04.2006
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
  • Manufactured wood pallets and crates with nail guns, table saws and chop saws.
  • Operated pallet jack to pull orders out of storage areas.
  • Utilized air hammers, drills and power tools to build pallets and crates.
  • Informed supervisor of equipment malfunction quickly to minimize downtime.
  • Transferred loaded pallets onto delivery or storage areas.
  • Inspected materials for quality before loading.
  • Used nail claws to remove nails from incorrectly nailed pallets.
  • Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles via forklift and pallet jack.
  • Cut lumber to various sizes, using hand and dovetail saws.
  • Read blueprints and used tape measure to measure wooden pieces.

Education

GED -

St. Anne High
St. Anne, Illinois
06.1988

Skills

  • Extrusion process knowledge
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Raw material handling
  • Pallet Jack Operation

Certification

certifications earned - Building and Maintenance

Horticulture

Laundry Dry Cleaning


  • Licensed - Barber - 1991

Timeline

Plastic Worker

Pactiv Evergreen
03.2024 - 07.2024

Deboner

Johnsville Sausage
09.2023 - 02.2024

Batch Mixer

Gilster-maryLee Chocolates
04.2013 - 12.2015

Pallet Builder

Momence Lumber
02.2003 - 04.2006

Contractor's Assistant

Vision Complete
08.2000 - 09.2010

GED -

St. Anne High
Lawrence Lewis