Kenneth Carpenter, Jr.
Salem,IL
Summary
Experienced delivery driver with a strong focus on safety, effective communication, and attention to detail. Successfully assisted in loading and unloading items while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining accurate delivery records. Prepared to drive improvements in logistics operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Salem Building Centers
Salem, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted with loading and unloading delivery items as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service during interactions with recipients.
- Followed safety protocols during all driving activities.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups.
- Operated forklifts to move lumber and materials throughout the yard.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area and storage spaces.
- Assisted customers in selecting lumber and provided product information.
Dockworker
XPO Logistics
Salem, IL
06.2009 - 10.2023
- Loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage and retrieval of goods.
- Inspected shipments for damage and verified product counts.
- Assisted in training new dockworkers on procedures and equipment use.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the work area.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping schedules.
Cemetery Caretaker
City of Salem
Salem, IL
08.1988 - 10.2008
- Maintained cemetery grounds by mowing, trimming, and landscaping regularly.
- Operated specialized equipment for grave digging and site preparation.
- Assisted families with burial arrangements and provided compassionate support.
- Managed record-keeping for interments, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinated with local authorities for compliance with regulations and permits.
- Conducted routine inspections of burial sites to ensure safety and maintenance standards.
- Trained new staff on cemetery policies, procedures, and equipment usage.
- Assisted funeral directors during funerals held at the cemetery.
- Operated heavy machinery such as backhoes to dig gravesites.
- Inspected gravesites regularly to ensure they are free from debris and maintained properly.
- Assisted visitors in finding desired grave sites or monuments within the cemetery.
- Maintained cemetery grounds, including mowing grass and trimming shrubs.
- Repaired broken headstones or markers when necessary.
- Provided information to families about available grave sites or monuments.
- Marked grave sites according to customer specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salem Community High School
Salem05-1984
Skills
- Delivery documentation
- Route optimization
- Safety protocols
- Forklift operation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Clean MVR
- Valid Driver's license
- Heavy hauling
- Freight expertise
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- HAZMAT endorsement
- Positive attitude
- Loading and unloading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Salem Building Centers
03.2025 - Current
Dockworker
XPO Logistics
06.2009 - 10.2023
Cemetery Caretaker
City of Salem
08.1988 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Salem Community High School