Automotive Porter

Summary of position: The Automotive Porter is responsible for moving, cleaning, organizing, and maintaining vehicles, while supporting sales and service teams by ensuring vehicles are staged, presentable, properly positioned, and ready for customers. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: Retrieve, move, park, and store vehicles as directed.

Stage vehicles for the sales team. Keep track of vehicle inventory, ensuring all cars are accounted for, properly parked and organized. Stock shelves and pull merchandise as directed. Greet customers and offer assistance with inquires. Keep lots organized and free of debris, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers and staff.

Assist with minor cleaning tasks around the store, including the interior of showroom spaces. Complete necessary paperwork related to vehicle movements, or observed damages. Report any vehicle issues, damage, or needed repairs to the appropriate staff member promptly. Make vehicle key tags. Must use dollies, jacks, hoists, lifts and various tools in accordance with proper use and safety guidelines.

Use proper ergonomics when lifting to avoid strains.

Required Skills

Ability to comprehend and follow through with instructions and tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations with the ability to perform weight measurement, volume and distance.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent, required. Strong customer service skills and effective communication. US work authorization. Required Licenses or Certifications: * Driver's License, unrestricted. Work Environment/Expectations: Work will occur in well-lit, well-ventilated repair shop locations. Exposure is grease, car exhaust and chemicals is expected.

Background noise from coworkers, vehicles and various tools is expected. Maintain regular, punctual attendance. Must wear required uniform. Physical Requirements : Bending, squatting and working under vehicles is expected. Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds routinely. Use of power tools and mechanic parts are used daily.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, talk, listen and speak clearly. Use of fine motor skills is expected. Must be able to raise arms above the head and shoulders for extended periods of time.