Lead Porter
About The Position
Rydell Auto Center is seeking a full-time Lead Porter to support multiple dealership operations. This role coordinates the porter team and vehicle movement throughout the reconditioning process, helping ensure vehicles and assigned tasks move through the workflow accurately and efficiently. It offers an opportunity to gain experience with a wide variety of vehicles and grow a career in the automotive industry. The Lead Porter serves as the primary dispatcher for vehicle movement and a point of contact for porter-related assignments and workflow concerns, working alongside the Reconditioning Manager. The role requires a valid driver's license, safe vehicle maneuvering, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather. Physical duties include frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, repeatedly entering and exiting vehicles, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability and willingness to operate vehicles of all makes, models, and sizes.
- Ability to safely maneuver vehicles in tight spaces.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn photo uploading software.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of the porter team to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Act as the primary dispatcher for vehicle movement and maintain a consistent flow of vehicles to their next locations throughout the reconditioning process.
- Monitor vehicle locations and ensure vehicles are moved to designated locations in a timely manner.
- Communicate vehicle movement delays, scheduling conflicts, missing vehicles, and other workflow issues to the Reconditioning Manager.
- Monitor completion of assigned porter duties and follow up on outstanding tasks.
- Serve alongside the Reconditioning Manager as a point of contact for porter-related questions, assignments, and workflow concerns.
- Identify inefficiencies in vehicle movement and communicate improvement opportunities to the Reconditioning Manager.
- Assist with daily workload planning and adjust porter assignments as priorities change.
Benefits
- Competitive wages starting at $21 per hour
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee vehicle purchase program
- Discounts on products and services
- Paid training and growth opportunities
- Paid volunteer time
- Family-owned and operated company with long-term career opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
