Robert Carleton
Paxton
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in operating heavy equipment and ensuring workplace safety. Committed to maintaining high operational standards and fostering a positive work environment through effective team supervision. Results-driven supervisor with extensive experience in water and sewer operations. Expertise in managing teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and communication.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Salesman
Essence Chemicals
Saint Peters
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and encourage repeat visits.
- Assisted customers in selecting products and answering inquiries.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Advised customers on the latest product features and benefits.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
- Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email, and over phone to maximize customer service.
Supervisor of water and sewer department
City of Paxton, Illinois
Paxton
02.2014 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily operations of city services and maintenance teams.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage across city departments.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain compliance with city regulations.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline workflows and address concerns.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to promote a positive work environment.
- Monitored inventory levels for supplies needed in city operations and maintenance activities.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
Warehouse Order Selector
SUPERVALU Distribution Center
Urbana
02.1994 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill order requests in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse environment daily.
- Assisted in training new employees on selection procedures and safety standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move large items safely within the warehouse.
- Operated material handling equipment such as reach truck, order picker. safely and efficiently.
- Lifted up to 50 lbs on a regular basis without assistance from other personnel.
- Picked orders quickly and accurately according to customer specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded containers from trucks using a forklift or pallet jack.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues or discrepancies encountered while selecting orders.
- Labeled packages with customer information before loading onto trucks.
- Inspected products for quality assurance prior to shipment.
- Stacked pallets in an organized fashion for easy access and retrieval.
- Participated in monthly meetings with management team to discuss job performance, goals, objectives.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to product type, size, and quantity.
- Verified incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper safety protocols for operating machinery.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about any issues encountered during shift.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Auto Body Apprentice
Ivey autobody
Champaign
06.1992 - 02.2014
- Assisted in repairing and restoring vehicle body parts.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for bodywork tasks.
- Collaborated with technicians to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment daily.
- Observed skilled workers to gain hands-on experience in techniques.
- Sealed newly painted surfaces with protective clear coat finishes.
- Cleaned vehicle exteriors with solvents before applying primer or paint coats.
- Assisted in the installation of new body parts, bumpers, doors, windows, fenders and other components.
- Filled dents with putty and sanded repaired areas for a smooth finish.
- Performed repairs on vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
- Grinded down welds after panel replacements for a seamless look.
- Utilized air compressors to tighten bolts during assembly process.
- Installed interior trim such as carpets, door panels, headliners and upholstery.
- Mixed paints according to specific color codes and sprayed them onto vehicles bodies.
- Removed damaged parts from vehicles using cutting torches or grinders.
- Replaced faulty mechanical parts such as brakes, steering systems and transmissions.
- Aligned headlights, taillights and side mirrors with precision tools.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
Education
General
Paxton High School
Paxton, IL06-1987
Skills
- Knowledge of operations in a class C water plant
- Managerial experience as supervisor of water and sewer plant
- Experience operating heavy equipment,ie, forklifts, skid steers, mini excavators, vac trucks, snow plows
- Class B CDL license
- Class C Water Operator License
- Vehicle inspection
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- DOT regulations compliance
- Air brake proficiency
- Safe driving practices
Certification
Illinois class C water Operator license
Timeline
Salesman
Essence Chemicals
09.2025 - 11.2025
Supervisor of water and sewer department
City of Paxton, Illinois
02.2014 - 08.2025
Warehouse Order Selector
SUPERVALU Distribution Center
02.1994 - 02.2014
Auto Body Apprentice
Ivey autobody
06.1992 - 02.2014
General
Paxton High School