Charles Smelser Jr
Salem,OR
Summary
Adaptable and fast-learning professional transitioning into general sales and service. Combines strong teamwork, physical fitness, and problem-solving abilities to support any team environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodial Worker
Deer Ridge
Madras, Oregon
09.2023 - 03.2026
- Maintained clean and safe floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming in various areas.
- Sanitized fixtures, emptied trash and recyclables, and replaced liners to promote hygiene.
- Monitored supply inventory, restocked cleaning materials, and ensured adherence to chemical safety standards.
Housing Assistant
Snake River Correctional Institution
Ontario, Oregon
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Delivered personal care, assisted with household tasks, and managed medication to ensure well-being and comfort.
- Encouraged participation in daily health activities to promote overall wellness and engagement.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering a trusting environment through patience and respectful interactions.
Food Service Worker
Snake River Correctional Institution
Ontario, Oregon
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Operated food service equipment for cooking, portioning, and tray assembly to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Followed sanitation standards in kitchen, serving, and storage areas.
- Inspected food supply for freshness, quality, stock levels, and refrigeration conditions to maintain food safety standards.
- Washed and sanitized utensils, work surfaces, and dining areas after meal service to uphold sanitation standards.
- Assisted in inventory control, receiving food shipments, rotating shelf stock.
Bus Driver
Mid Columbia Bus
Stayton, Oregon
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Operated Mid Columbia Bus routes following traffic laws and safety procedures.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on company buses before daily departures.
- Loaded and unloaded students using safe boarding and exit practices.
- Monitored passenger behavior and enforced bus safety rules during routes.
- Provided assistance to riders with special needs and provided calm, respectful support.
- Completed daily logs and reported vehicle issues to Mid Columbia Bus management.
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Walmart
Woodburn, Oregon
04.2007 - 04.2014
- Verified incoming shipments against Walmart packing lists and receiving documents.
- Unloaded Walmart freight from trailers using pallet jack and hand trucks.
- Maintained backroom organization and staged freight for overnight work.
- Sorted merchandise for stockroom, aisles, and overnight replenishment.
- Stocked shelves with Walmart products according to planograms and labels.
- Zoned aisles and faced products for clean Walmart sales floors.
- Rotated inventory to support fresh merchandise and proper stock flow.
- Stocked shelves and rotated product according to code dates.
- Followed Walmart safety procedures while handling heavy merchandise and equipment.
Truck Driver
Oregon Army National Guard
Portland, Oregon
12.1987 - 01.2008
- Transported military supplies across Oregon Army National Guard facilities and training sites.
- Inspected trucks for safety, readiness, and roadworthiness before each mission.
- Secured cargo using straps, chains, and load restraint equipment.
- Followed military driving rules and state traffic laws during transport operations.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Completed vehicle logs, trip reports, and delivery records for unit accountability.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham, OR06-1986
Skills
- Floor care
- Sanitation procedures
- Facility cleaning
- Chemical safety
- OSHA compliance
- Safety regulations
- Cleaning supply tracking
- Inventory tracking
- Cleaning equipment operation
- Floor scrubber operation
- Waste disposal methods
- Equipment maintenance
- Facility maintenance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Custodial Worker
Deer Ridge
09.2023 - 03.2026
Housing Assistant
Snake River Correctional Institution
09.2016 - 09.2023
Food Service Worker
Snake River Correctional Institution
09.2016 - 09.2023
Bus Driver
Mid Columbia Bus
10.2015 - 03.2016
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Walmart
04.2007 - 04.2014
Truck Driver
Oregon Army National Guard
12.1987 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Sam Barlow High School