Porter

Dnata; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Catering is seeking a Porter to maintain cleanliness across the facility, including dish room, coolers, and restrooms. You will sweep, mop, dust, and keep areas neat to support safe operations.

You will follow HACCP and sanitation SOPs, assist with waste disposal, and work with the team to uphold high cleanliness standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning/ housekeeping, janitorial or custodial roles.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong self-organization.
• Able to handle heavy workloads and flexible shifts.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow established facility rules for entry and work areas, attired and compliant with HACCP hygiene.
• Comply with sanitation SOPs including HACCP plan and GMP for USDA compliance.
• Clean and sanitize all interior areas and external property.
• Dispose of waste and ensure proper bins for removal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years cleaning/ housekeeping experience

Job description

As a Porter at dnata Catering, your primary focus will be on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and organizing the dish room, coolers, utility area, restrooms, and transportation areas. You will be responsible for tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and ensuring that all areas are kept tidy and presentable. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will contribute to creating a safe and sanitary environment for both employees and customers. Additionally, you will collaborate with the team to ensure efficient operations and uphold dnata's high standards of cleanliness and professionalism.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow established rules of the facility for entry to building and work areas, properly attired and in compliance with HACCP guidelines for personal hygiene and observe security precautions as mandated by facility management.
• Comply with company implemented sanitation Standard Operating Procedures including the company’s HACCP Plan and Good Manufacturing Practices which maintain the company’s compliance with USDA regulations.
• Clean and sanitize all interior areas within the facility and external property.
• Handle the disposal of all waste products. International trash and garbage to be disposed of according to regulations.
• Ensure that spills are promptly mopped up, and floors are kept dry and decreased to minimize slips and falls due to wet floors.
• Use proper detergents and degreasing solvents to maintain a safe working environment for all production areas and maintain use and proper storage of sanitation chemicals and equipment.
• Sanitize all restrooms and areas of common personnel traffic, including walls and floors.
• Empty and clean refuse containers and dispose of refuse in proper bins for later removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by unit Supervisors.

• This position is responsible for ensuring that all Sanitation Team Members possess and demonstrate the knowledge to follow all applicable chemical safety and food safety procedures.
• This position is responsible for developing a sanitation schedule to meet the Sanitation SOP frequency.

• Other duties as assigned by unit Supervisors.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED preferred with 2+ years’ experience in cleaning/ housekeeping, janitorial, or custodial experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• cleaning/ housekeeping, janitorial, or custodial experience Excellent attention to detail and self-organized
• Ability to deal with heavy workloads.
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).
• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards, including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move 30+ pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment:

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud.