Lot Porter/Detailer

Lum's Auto Center•Warrenton, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lum’s Auto Center, Inc. is seeking a motivated Lot Porter/Detailer to join our team. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that is very family-friendly. Our Lot Porters/ Detailers help out by ensuring our dealership keeps up the pristine image we like to uphold and by also helping us provide detailing services to our clients. The ideal candidate is going to be someone with prior detailing experience who can work efficiently. At Lum's Auto Center we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Lum's Auto Center is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that is very family friendly. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years. We make the buying and ownership experience as easy and as enjoyable as possible. Our team is committed to providing our customers with the best vehicle ownership experience from purchase to maintenance and repair. Lum's is committed to giving back to the local community with sponsorships to the Clatsop County Fair, Astoria Regatta, Clatsop Community College, Astoria, Seaside, and Warrenton High School Scholarships, to name a few. To be successful as a Lot Porter/ Detailer, top candidates will be fun, loyal, empathetic, professional and personable individuals, with a passion for great customer service.

Requirements

High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Driver's License with acceptable driving record
Must be 17 years of age or older
Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen (we do not test for THC)

Nice To Haves

Prior detailing experience

Responsibilities

Compares serial numbers of incoming cars against invoice.
Inspects vehicles to detect damage and to verify the presence of accessories listed on the invoice.
Records the description of damages and lists missing items on the delivery receipt.
Parks new vehicles in assigned areas.
Catalogs and stores keys.
Assigns stock control numbers to cars.
Moves sold vehicles to maximize use of space and keep the lot in order.
Delivers sold vehicles to the new-vehicle preparation department.
Services vehicles in storage to protect tires, battery and finish against deterioration.
Maintains new- and used-vehicle inventory appearance and performance by cleaning interior and exterior of vehicles, replenishing all vehicle fluids as needed.
Places buyer guides and stock tags in vehicles.
Keeps new- and used-vehicle lots neat and orderly, moving cars as directed by the general manager and in accordance with dealership display standards.
Sweeps, shovels or vacuums loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and removes containers from work areas.
Inspects parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
Drives vehicles to and from service lane, service stalls, and parking lot as needed.
Makes key tags for vehicles.
Ensures proper stickers are displayed in the vehicle's window.
Removes all window stickers on sold vehicles.
Washes vehicle exterior, cleans interior and exterior windows and wipes down doorjambs.
Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface.
Vacuums interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.
Cleans upholstery, rugs and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
Applies revitalizers and preservation agents to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot- and stain-resistant chemicals.
Cleans engine and engine compartment with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
Applies special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following product manufacturer's recommendations.
Inspects vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery and poor mechanical operation.
Notes on repair order Inspects vehicle for aftermarket equipment for damage
Restores appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery and painted surfaces.
Uses touch-up paint, dyes and other appropriate materials.
Uses proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection.
Applies dressing on tires and tire wells.
Replaces missing or defective small parts.
Perform inventory for detail supplies and request form when needed.
Apply exterior paint protection sealant, fabric/leather protection, undercoating on vehicles when product is sold
Keeps work area neat and clean.
Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

No Cost, No Debt College Degree®
Health insurance (Employer currently pays 90% of premium for employee base plan; family coverage available)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k (after one year of employment)
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off/Holidays
Holiday Savings Plan
Employee Demo Program
Employer Donation Matching
Employee Referral Program
Paid Training Opportunities
Fun Work Environment