Porter

New Century Honda; Glendale (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Lot Porter to assist in maintaining its vehicle lot and ensuring an efficient operation. The role requires a high school diploma and a driver's license, with responsibilities including the transport of vehicles and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Driver's License necessary.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist both Sales and Service Departments in vehicle maintenance.
• Park vehicles to keep the lot attractive.
• Drive vehicles as needed for swaps or vendor deliveries.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Lot Porter assists both the Sales and Service Departments in maintaining the new and used car lots, and in transporting vehicles to appropriate departments for service and inventory control.

The Porter Position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include a base hourly compensation of between $16.50 and $18.00.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Licenses

Driver's License

Other

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.

Physical Requirements and Surroundings

• Move throughout the company facility for most of the shift.
• Spend time outdoors in the weather and elements.
• Spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas.
• Sitting on a regular basis.
• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Walking for prolonged periods.
• Bending, twisting, and/or stooping for prolonged periods.
• Kneeling and/or squatting for prolonged periods.
• Lifting over 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Reaching and/or lifting overhead on a regular basis.
• Climbing stairs.
• Repetitive hand/finger movements for prolonged periods.
• Grasping/grabbing with hands for prolonged periods.
• Pushing and pulling for prolonged periods.

Expectations

General Expectations

• Must be able to follow instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to improve efficiency.
• Understand business terminology and stay updated on technology changes.
• Know and understand federal, state, and local regulations governing the business.
• Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
• Understand and adhere to work rules and procedures.
• Work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
• Interact positively with others and contribute to employee morale.
• Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies.

Job-Specific Expectations

• Parks vehicles in accordance with policy and under the direction of Sales/Marketing to keep the lot attractive.
• Assist Sales and Service Staff in moving vehicles to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain key tags and window stickers on all lot vehicles.
• Drive vehicles to other dealerships for swaps or to vendors as requested.
• Pick up or deliver customers using dealership vehicles as needed.