Kennith Centers, Jr.
North Vernon
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level teller position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator/Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Decatur Plastic Products
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
Customer Service Representative
Circle K
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
- Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Valeo
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Shipping Dock Associate
Lowes Distribution Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices for efficient dock operations.
- Demonstrated agility in adapting to changing priorities on the dock which resulted in smooth workflow transitions.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks carefully following proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries among team members.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols during dock operations which contributed to an accident-free working environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting efficiency and reducing accidents on the dock.
Truck Driver
Crum Trucking
03.2012 - 03.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
Staff Sargent
Indiana Army National Guard
02.1987 - 03.2007
- Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edinburgh Community High School
Edinburgh, IN05-1988
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Production monitoring
- Press troubleshooting
- Cash counting
- Professionalism and ethics
- Security procedures
- Customer service
- Cash handling and management
Timeline
Press Operator/Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Decatur Plastic Products
09.2023 - 01.2025
Customer Service Representative
Circle K
09.2021 - 01.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Valeo
09.2019 - 08.2023
Shipping Dock Associate
Lowes Distribution Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
Truck Driver
Crum Trucking
03.2012 - 03.2018
Staff Sargent
Indiana Army National Guard
02.1987 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Edinburgh Community High School
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