Porter

Keffer Automotive Group; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Keffer Automotive Group is seeking a Lot Porter to assist the Sales and Service Departments by maintaining the new and used car lots, as well as transporting vehicles as needed. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a driver's license.

The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively. Physical requirements include lifting over 50 lbs, prolonged standing, and the ability to work outdoors.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Must maintain a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the car lots and transporting vehicles.
• Parks vehicles to ensure an attractive lot.
• Drives vehicles to other dealerships and may pick up or deliver customers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Professional personal appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's License.
• 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

• 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 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 determine how to better utilize time and plan more effectively.
• Understand terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
• Know and understand federal, state, and local requirements governing 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.

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.