Porter

I. Halper Paper & Supplies, Inc.; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Bayonne is seeking a Porter for a part-time position to maintain cleanliness in the office and warehouse. Responsibilities include cleaning, garbage removal, and ensuring safety practices are followed. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a warehouse setting or as a Porter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean office space and bathrooms daily.
• Remove garbage from office and warehouse.
• Dust and maintain cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Dependability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Job description

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Job purpose

A Porter is a highly physical role. The purpose of the position is to clean the office and warehouse. In addition, a Porter may perform other tasks related to maintaining clean and safe work areas.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Clean the office space following daily, weekly and monthly schedule of tasks.
2. Clean Bathrooms daily following sanitation log, 7 total bathrooms.
3. Remove all garbage from the office, kitchens and warehouse.
4. Walk the aisles in all three warehouses and pick up garbage.
5. Dust the eyewash stations and the hand sanitizer dispensers located throughout the warehouse.
6. Pick up all broken pallets and wood and properly dispose of them.
7. When working in an aisle, dust the aisle as well as cases.
8. Run the floor scrubber 5 days a week; turn the building over every two weeks.
9. Pick up and empty the garbage receptacles outside of the building.
10. Clean the warehouse break room.
11. Work with Manny to clean up the re-coup area when needed.
12. Take initiative to accomplish open tasks; be proactive and seek additional work when available.

Safety

• Complete safety training session and pass safety training test at time of hire and annually.
• Act in compliance with safety practices and procedures throughout the warehouse.
• Report any safety concerns to VP of Operations.
• Observe rules regarding no cell phone use in the warehouse.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat; sweep, dust, and mop as needed.
• Maintain positive work relations; support teamwork and help coworkers to accomplish team goals.
• Listen and communicate respectfully with employees at all levels and outside vendors.

Attendance

• Maintain regular attendance and follow call out and time off procedures as outlined in the handbook.
• Comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

The position includes all other responsibilities necessary to fulfill the duties of a Porter or as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Good communication and listening skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Time management; ability to handle multiple demands and meet deadlines.
• Dependability; exhibit a reliable and consistent work ethic.
• Punctuality; arrive on time and return on time from breaks.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a warehouse setting or as a Porter.

Working conditions

The Company will explore and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please speak with the HR Director for accommodations or questions.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse and office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position; days are Monday through Friday, with hours typically from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., totaling 30 or more hours per week. Longer hours may be required occasionally.

Physical requirements

The physical demands include frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching. The role requires lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds frequently, and occasionally over 50 pounds, with appropriate safety precautions.

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