FreshDirect Express, Brooklyn- Porter

FreshDirect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Employee discounts at FreshDirect site

Shuttle service between Bronx HQ and 


Employee events

Job summary

FreshDirect is seeking a Porter to maintain cleanliness across the facility and report unfinished tasks at the end of each shift. You will deep-clean floors, sanitize equipment, and keep cleaning supplies organized.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, and working overnight or early morning shifts in a cold warehouse environment. Work involves operating in a warehouse/production setting, adhering to safety and PPE guidelines, and collaborating with the team to

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Comfortable in warehouse/production environment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40lbs intermittently
• Ability to work 8–12 hour shifts
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to start overnight or early morning hours

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the facility and report incomplete tasks
• Deep clean floors and sanitize mop buckets and machines
• Organize cleaning supplies and janitorial closet
• Perform scheduled deep cleanings and respond to issues with machinery
• Wear oil- and slip-resistant shoes and work in cold environments

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Brief Description

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the facility and reporting any tasks that have not been completed at the end of every shift. The porter is also responsible for ensuring that all mop buckets and floor machines are cleaned out and sanitized properly at the end of each shift.

Must maintain organization of the cleaning supplies and janitorial closet, deep scrub floors with side by side machine or Auto scrubber 4x times a week; sweep, spot mop, and spot scrub any stains that are visible with the medium bristled deck brush, maintain tidiness of facility bathrooms, and handle any additional specific deep cleaning tasks during each shift.

Responsibilities and Working Conditions

• Maintenance of all floors and departments
• Maintaining the cleaning supplies/chemicals organized in designated areas
• General upkeep of facility cleanliness
• Scheduled deep cleanings
• Report any issues with machinery and issues throughout the building
• If running low on supplies, immediately inform a manager/supervisor
• Maintain a team player mentality by assisting others when the need arises
• In a work day: standing/walking 6-10 hours or more
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Constant exposure to temperatures: <-10 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators)
• Required to wear oil and slip resistant shoes

Education and Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Must be able to work holidays
• Must be able to start overnight or early morning hours (start times vary by department)
• Must be comfortable in warehouse/production environment
• Ability to meet production and accuracy standards in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to stand and walk for long period of times
• Ability to push, pull, squat, twist, kneel, reach, turn and bend
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40lbs intermittently during a typical work shift
• Comfortable and able to work a 8-12hr shift (hours per day are based on business need)
• Must be able to stand for majority of your shift
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
• Ability to work in climate from 32 to 38 degrees
• Required to wear oil and slip resistant shoes
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills
• Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture

Note: The pay rate for this role is $17.00 per hour.

Who is FreshDirect

In 2023, FreshDirect officially become a part of the Getir family! This strategic partnership combines FreshDirect's diverse product portfolio and expansive customer base with Getir's renowned expertise in ultrafast grocery delivery and cutting-edge technology.

Getir, well-known for its lightning-fast grocery delivery services, is set to enhance FreshDirect's infrastructure with its technological prowess. By leveraging Getir's rapid delivery approach, FreshDirect aims to redefine the future of grocery delivery in the United States.

Why choose FreshDirect

We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.

Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

• A flexible and generous paid time off plan
• 20% off at freshdirect.com and significant markdowns at our employee market
• 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
• Regular events and barbecues for employees

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.