Warehouse Porter

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Walton, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Porter cleans and sanitizes warehouse and facility areas, including floors, aisles, docks, workstations, offices, break rooms, restrooms, and common areas. The role uses approved cleaning agents and equipment, and may operate powered equipment such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, and pressure washers after training. The porter maintains temperature-controlled areas in accordance with NABP and internal quality standards; removes and disposes of waste and debris; and assists with moving, staging, receiving, stocking, and distributing materials and supplies.

The position includes monitoring cleaning and safety supply inventory, keeping records, inspecting areas, performing basic maintenance tasks, maintaining cleaning logs, and reporting low stock, discrepancies, hazards, spills, or damaged equipment to leadership. The porter follows safety, chemical-handling, MSDS, and PPE requirements and assists with deep cleaning, inspection preparation, continuous improvement, and facility organization projects. The job requires regular on-site presence at the assigned work location and may include other duties as assigned.

The work requires regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds by hand. The porter may need to push and pull loaded equipment and carts and work in varying temperatures and around equipment traffic. A high school diploma or GED and relevant experience are preferred. Chemical-handling or OSHA safety certification is preferred but not required; other professional certifications may be required in some areas, as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and follow written cleaning procedures, safety instructions, and work orders.
• Ability to identify and safely use cleaning agents, disinfectants, and related chemicals.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead and at floor level for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds by hand.
• Ability to push and pull equipment and carts loaded with supplies.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including temperature-controlled areas, and around equipment traffic.
• Ability to communicate issues and concerns to leadership and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Consistent, punctual attendance and regular on-site presence.
• Final candidate must successfully pass an E-Verify Check.
• Pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior warehouse, porter, janitorial, sanitation, facilities, or material handling experience.
• Basic inventory and recordkeeping skills.
• Chemical-handling or OSHA safety certification; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize warehouse floors, aisles, dock areas, workstations, offices, break rooms, restrooms, and common areas using approved cleaning agents and equipment.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, sweepers, and pressure washers, after successful training.
• Clean and maintain temperature-controlled areas in compliance with NABP and internal quality standards.
• Remove trash, recyclables, cardboard, pallets, and debris and transport them to designated disposal locations.
• Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and staging materials and organizing storage and staging areas.
• Monitor and count inventory of cleaning supplies, safety equipment, and consumables; maintain accurate records and report low stock, discrepancies, or damaged items to leadership.
• Receive, stock, and distribute facility and operational supplies, including replenishing janitorial supplies in designated locations.
• Conduct routine inspections, perform basic maintenance tasks, and promptly report safety hazards, spills, or damaged equipment to the supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning logs and required documentation thoroughly and on time.
• Follow safety procedures, chemical-handling guidelines, MSDS requirements, and PPE standards.
• Assist with deep cleaning, inspection preparation, continuous improvement, and facility organization projects.
• Maintain punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan.
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off (17 days) for sick time or personal use.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for education related to the job.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Employee recognition and rewards program.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellness incentives of up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates. Company benefits are contingent upon eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

What This Job Offers

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