Pacey Lewis
Athens
Summary
Detail-oriented Industrial Manufacturing and Logistics Professional with extensive hands-on experience in steel processing, CNC operation, and material handling. Skilled in training employees, supporting production workflows, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications. Demonstrates strong leadership in high-volume environments while effectively managing shipping demands across multiple production areas.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Handler / Production Support
Metals USA
Oakwood
06.2022 - Current
- Operate forklifts ranging from 5,000-10,000 lb capacities while handling oversized steel materials safely and efficiently
- Coordinate steel plate loading, staging, and shipment preparation in a high-volume steel processing environment
- Coordinated mixed-material trailer loads for 53-foot trailers, optimizing weight distribution, shipment sequencing, customer unloading capabilities, and material protection
- Interpret production tickets and customer-specific requirements including maximum lift limits, bundle configurations, piece counts, and offloading considerations
- Prioritize difficult production pulls while assisting newer team members and balancing workload across multiple production bays
- Supported production flow by identifying bottlenecks and assisting overloaded departments, ensuring consistent shipping output during staffing shortages and high-volume periods
- Operated and maintained Tanaka FMRIII equipment including setup, nozzle changes, machine restarts, troubleshooting, plate alignment, consumable management, and cut-quality support
Countertop Fabrication & Installation
HL SIMS
Athens
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Fabricated laminate countertops from raw particle board materials through final finishing stages to ensure high-quality customer-ready products
- Applied laminate materials using heat-forming processes and precision finishing techniques to produce customer-ready countertops
- Performed precision cutting, adhesive application, laminate forming, routing, sanding, edge finishing, and surface preparation operations
- Operated routers, industrial heating equipment, sanding tools, and fabrication equipment while maintaining finish-quality standards
- Worked with laminate, solid surface, granite, marble, and Formica countertop materials in both fabrication and installation settings
- Supported tear-outs, remodeling projects, and new-build countertop installations, contributing to timely project completion and customer satisfaction
- Ensured safe and smooth edge tolerances during finishing operations, upholding customer safety and adhering to quality standards
- Worked independently and within team environments to maintain production timelines and installation schedules
- Provided part-time assistance to meet project timelines and customer needs
Athletics Operations Associate
University of Georgia Athletics
Athens
- Coordinated athletic facility operations and event preparations in high-traffic sports environments to ensure seamless experiences for participants and spectators
- Facilitated rapid court conversions between basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics events during compressed schedules to maximize facility usage and event efficiency
- Assisted with event turnover operations during high-demand scheduling periods including COVID-era athletic scheduling adjustments
- Executed event turnover operations during high-demand scheduling periods, adapting to COVID-era adjustments to maintain operational effectiveness
- Performed pressure washing, sanitation, and large-scale facility cleaning operations throughout athletic venues including Sanford Stadium
- Worked part-time in athletic facility operations
Cart Associate
Walmart
Athens
- Coordinated front-end operations and managed outdoor cart organization in high-volume retail environment
- Ensured customer-facing exterior organization and facilitated smooth store operational flow
- Worked part-time in retail environment
Warehouse Associate
McLane Company
- Supported warehouse operations and order handling in fast-paced logistics environment, ensuring timely and accurate distribution
- Part-Time
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Organized products in storage areas for easy access and retrieval.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clarke Central High School
Athens, GA 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
- Industrial Material Handling
- Forklift Operation (5,000-10,000 lb)
- Steel Plate & Structural Material Handling
- Steel Processing & Shipping
- Trailer Loading & Shipment Staging
- Production Workflow Coordination
- Mixed-Material Load Planning
- CNC Plasma/Oxy-Fuel Machine Operation
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Manufacturing Safety Procedures
- Employee Training & Onboarding
- Production Prioritization & Bottleneck Support
- Problem Solving in Fast-Paced Environments
- Industrial Fabrication & Installation
- Customer Specification Compliance
Leadership Strengths
- Experienced training and mentoring new employees in industrial production environments
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to quickly learn technical systems and workflows
- Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and willingness to support high-demand production areas
- Experienced balancing production efficiency with customer-specific shipping and handling requirements
- Comfortable working in fast-paced industrial environments requiring teamwork, safety awareness, and operational flexibility
Timeline
Material Handler / Production Support
Metals USA
06.2022 - Current
Countertop Fabrication & Installation
HL SIMS
05.2017 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Clarke Central High School
08.2016 - 05.2020
Athletics Operations Associate
University of Georgia Athletics
Cart Associate
Walmart
Warehouse Associate
McLane Company