Kenneth Gunn
Gunn Funeral Homes
JACKSONVILLE
17
years of professional experience
Experienced foreman and trainer with a strong background in crew leadership, safety awareness, and forklift operation. Known for clear communication, attention to detail, and keeping warehouse and production work on schedule.
Work History
Foreman
4 Years 7 Months- Operated forklift equipment to move raw materials, finished goods, and supplies throughout warehouse and production areas.
- Inspected forklifts before use and reported maintenance issues to maintain safe, reliable operation.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers, ensuring stable pallet placement and careful handling of product.
- Verified product labels and shipment details to support accurate order fulfillment and inventory control.
- Directed daily crew activities to maintain safe, efficient jobsite operations.
- Trained new crew members on tools, methods, and quality expectations.
- Reviewed work progress and resolved workflow issues to maintain production standards.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring safe workflow execution and consistent production standards.
- Monitored machinery performance, identifying issues before they disrupted output.
- Enforced compliance with quality checks, safety protocols, and site procedures.
Funeral Director
16 Years 9 Months- Directed funeral arrangements, guiding families through service selections, documentation, and ceremonial details.
- Coordinated decedent transfers, care procedures, and preparations in compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Prepared and filed vital records, permits, and cremation paperwork with accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintained embalming, preparation room, and facility standards to ensure dignity and regulatory compliance.
- Mentored funeral staff on family care practices, service protocols, and operational consistency.
- Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
- Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
- Upheld legal compliance with local regulations regarding burials, cremations, and embalming practices.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
Trainer
2 Years 2 Months- Trained operators on standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
- Developed onboarding materials aligned with production and compliance expectations.
- Coached staff on equipment setup, line changeovers, and troubleshooting steps.
- Facilitated cross-functional training to support workforce flexibility and coverage.
Education
GED
Skills
Crew leadership
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Effective communication
Dedicated work ethic
Troubleshooting skills
Mechanical repair
Parts replacement
Equipment Repair
Industrial equipment
Lockout and tagout procedures
Forklift operation
Forklift operator certification
Loading and unloading
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse operations
Warehouse safety
Material handling
Safety awareness
Teamwork and collaboration
Order picking
Order picking and processing
Heavy equipment operations
Storage and organization
Lift equipment operation
Dock operations
Hazardous materials handling
Timeline
Foreman
Sage V Foods LLC
2022.03 - CurrentRead More
Trainer
Kimberly-Clark
2014.03 - 2016.05Read More
Funeral Director
Gunn Funeral Homes
2010.01 - CurrentRead More
Lonoke High School
GED
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