Porter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform continuous hand manipulation, including grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Ability to reach frequently above and at shoulder level.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for up to 8 hours per day and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to drive moving equipment, including a pallet lifter.
• Ability to work near hazardous equipment, including a baler, power scrubber, buffer, and trash compactor.
• Ability to work with exposure to dust, gas, and fumes from cleaning solvents and the receiving dock; temperature extremes in coolers and freezers; and biohazards such as blood-borne pathogens and sewage in restrooms.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a grocery retail setting.
• Knowledge of grocery products, merchandising techniques, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist shoppers with product inquiries, locating items, and resolving customer concerns.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms and plumbing fixtures, and replenish paper and soap supplies in restrooms.
• Empty trash containers and dispose of rubbish according to company policy.
• Clean, sweep, scrub, strip, wash, and buff floors in sales and other areas as required.
• Clean and maintain employee breakroom and lunch areas.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy.
• Use the company HAZCOM program when necessary.
• Use proper safeguards to alert customers and employees about potential hazards, including wet or slippery floors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Be a flexible team player, embrace new challenges, and take on responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive union wages.
• Employee discounts.
• Generous union benefits and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.