Porter

The Republic of Tea • Nashville, IL

49d

About The Position

The Porter maintains a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and facility environment in compliance with SQF standards, GMP requirements, and company sanitation procedures. The role supports plant operations by keeping work areas orderly and sanitary and ensuring compliance 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 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.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to follow a written master sanitation schedule.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary workplace.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform duties 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 the facility.
• Maintain clean and orderly warehouse spaces.
• Set up, arrange, and remove tables and chairs for employee meetings, events, and activities.
• Follow the master sanitation schedule and complete cleaning tasks on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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