Porter

The Republic of Tea • Nashville, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Republic of Tea is a progressive and socially conscious business recognized as a leading purveyor of nearly 400 all-natural premium teas, herbs and gifts. We enrich people’s lives through great-tasting teas, education and innovation while championing a “Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp” lifestyle. In keeping with our whimsical identity as an independent Republic, we refer to our employees as Ministers, sales representatives as Ambassadors, consumers as Citizens and our retail partners as Embassies. As a family-owned company, we are dedicated to sharing our prosperity through meaningful philanthropic partnerships and creating opportunities for learning and growth within our TEAm. Join us and become part of a collaborative, purpose-driven culture—where you can grow your career, expand your network, and help lead the tea revolution. POSITION SUMMARY: The Porter is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and facility environment in compliance with SQF standards, GMP requirements, and company sanitation procedures. This role supports overall plant operations by ensuring work areas remain orderly, sanitary, and compliant with food safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of janitorial, sanitation, or institutional housekeeping experience.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods during an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to safely operate equipment including a scissor lift, pallet jack, and cardboard baler in accordance with OSHA training requirements.
• Experience using general cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Familiarity with GMPs, food safety procedures, and regulatory standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience working within SQF or other food safety certification programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with food safety, quality assurance, GMP, and company sanitation policies and procedures.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub warehouse and facility floors.
• Dust and clean pallet storage locations.
• Remove dust and debris from elevated locations using a scissor lift.
• Collect and dispose of trash, garbage, and other waste inside and outside of the facility.
• Support facility organization by maintaining clean and orderly warehouse spaces.
• Set up, arrange, and remove tables and chairs for employee meetings, events, and activities.
• Follow the master sanitation schedule to ensure cleaning tasks are completed on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED