Porter

San Juan Capistrano; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Lot Porter to assist with both Sales and Service Departments in maintaining vehicle lots and ensuring an efficient operation. This role includes transporting vehicles, managing lot presentation, and fulfilling customer requests. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a driver’s license.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and information.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining new and used car lots.
• Transport vehicles for service and inventory control.
• Drive vehicles for dealer swaps or customer delivery.

Skills

Communication

Ability to follow instructions

Professional appearance

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.

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

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 movement

For prolonged periods.

Grasping/grabbing with hands

For prolonged periods.

Pushing and Pulling

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 determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.

Know and understand the federal, state, and local requirements which govern the company’s business.

Follow lawful directions from supervisors.

Understand and follow work rules and procedures.

Work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.

Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.

Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.

Work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.

Job-Specific Expectations

Parks vehicles in accordance with policy and under the direction of Sales/Marketing to ensure that the lot is attractive to potential buyers.

Assist Sales and Service Staff in moving vehicles to ensure efficient dealership operations.

Responsible for adding and maintaining key tags and window stickers on all lot vehicles.

Drive vehicles to other dealerships for 'dealer swaps' or to other vendors as requested.

May pick-up or deliver customers as requested using dealership vehicles.