Porter

Keffer Volkswagen; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local car dealership is seeking a Lot Porter to assist both the Sales and Service Departments by maintaining the vehicle lots and transporting cars as necessary. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include ensuring the lot's attractiveness to buyers and assisting staff with vehicle logistics. A valid Driver's License and professional appearance are also required. Competitive pay and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to follow instructions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining new and used car lots.
• Transport vehicles between departments as needed.
• Follow company policies for parking vehicles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to meet company's production and quality standards

Professional personal 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 to follow instructions and communicated 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 work 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.

Job-Specific Expectations

• Parks vehicles in accordance with policy and under 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
• Drives vehicles to other dealerships for 'dealer swaps' or to other vendors as requested.
• May pick-up or deliver customers as requested using dealership vehicles.