James Skeslien
Fairview,OR
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Wash Attendant
Washman Car Wash
Portland, OR
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Disassembled and reassembled machines or equipment or removed and reattached vehicle parts or trim.
- Cleaned wheels, tires, hub caps, and wheel covers to protect wheels and wheel components from deterioration.
- Maintained vacuums, pressure washers and equipment for car wash and self-service areas.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds according to formulas.
- Managed transactions and handled cash and credit card payments.
- Rinsed objects and placed on drying racks or used cloths, squeegees or air compressors to dry surfaces.
- Maintained inventories of cleaning supplies.
- Greeted each customer and supplied service-level options and pricing, including promotional and membership information.
- Disposed of waste materials properly according to established regulations.
- Inspected parts, equipment and vehicles for cleanliness, damage and compliance with standards or regulations.
- Operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area.
- Organized supplies needed for each job including soap, water hoses, brushes, rags.
- Followed proper procedure when operating machinery used during the car wash process.
- Applied soap solution, scrubbed cars manually where necessary.
- Maintained supply inventory and monitored cleaning equipment and machinery for proper operation and maintenance.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a professional manner.
- Rinsed vehicles thoroughly to remove soap and debris.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stockroom and organized chemical racks by size, style and color for visual appeal.
- Inspected vehicles prior to selected service to identify broken, missing or defective external parts.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks on car wash equipment.
- Performed basic maintenance checks on equipment used in the car wash process.
- Assisted customers with selection of car wash packages and add-on services.
- Ordered and restocked supplies to keep workplace operating smoothly.
- Monitored operation of cleaning machines and stopped machines or notified supervisors when malfunctions occurred.
- Swept, shoveled or vacuumed debris or salvageable scrap into containers and removed from work areas.
- Transported materials, equipment or supplies to or from work areas.
- Connected hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures relating to customer service standards.
- Turned valves or disconnected hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions or vapors from machinery or tanks.
- Guided vehicles onto the conveyor belt accurately and safely.
- Used scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums and hoses to clean and protect interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Received payment from customers in exchange for services rendered.
- Provided information about additional services available at the car wash facility.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Car Wash Attendant
lava express
Albany, OR
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Cleaned wheels, tires, hub caps, and wheel covers to protect wheels and wheel components from deterioration.
- Maintained vacuums, pressure washers and equipment for car wash and self-service areas.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds according to formulas.
- Managed transactions and handled cash and credit card payments.
- Maintained inventories of cleaning supplies.
- Trained new employees on car wash operations and customer service standards.
- Kept a record of daily transactions and customer feedback.
- Rotated handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
- Disposed of waste materials properly according to established regulations.
- Greeted each customer and supplied service-level options and pricing, including promotional and membership information.
- Inspected vehicles for damage prior to washing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area.
- Operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Organized supplies needed for each job including soap, water hoses, brushes, rags.
- Followed proper procedure when operating machinery used during the car wash process.
- Pre-soaked or rinsed machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing in cleaning solutions or water.
- Maintained supply inventory and monitored cleaning equipment and machinery for proper operation and maintenance.
- Applied soap solution, scrubbed cars manually where necessary.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a professional manner.
- Rinsed vehicles thoroughly to remove soap and debris.
- Stocked shelves with cleaning materials and supplies needed for each job.
- Performed basic maintenance checks on equipment used in the car wash process.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks on car wash equipment.
- Assisted customers with selection of car wash packages and add-on services.
- Monitored operation of cleaning machines and stopped machines or notified supervisors when malfunctions occurred.
- Regulated pressure or flow of water, air, steam or abrasives from sprayer nozzles to activate cleaning equipment.
Forklift Operator
Palm Harbor Homes
Millersburg, OR
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Education
Baker Webb Acadamy
Springfield, ORTimeline
Car Wash Attendant
Washman Car Wash
06.2024 - 11.2024
Car Wash Attendant
lava express
12.2021 - 03.2023
Forklift Operator
Palm Harbor Homes
04.2020 - 02.2021
Baker Webb Acadamy
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