PT Porter at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace in North Babylon, New York

Job Description:

We are seeking a PT Porter for our North Babylon Store! Bring your great, customer serving attitude and teamwork ethics to Uncle Giuseppe's and join the team! This position requires the employee to occasionally work outside in the parking lot, in all weather conditions. Additionally helping to keep the store clean on the inside too!

Porters are primarily responsible for cleaning, sweeping trash, mopping, or vacuuming floors, scrubbing walls and windows, and removing garbage. Individual may also do minor repairs and take on quick tasks, from transporting items to restocking supplies. Ideally, individual will maintain the cleanliness and safety of the building, looking out for rule violations and possible threats. Physical stamina is essential, as porters remain standing throughout their entire shift. They may work on evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities
Maintain Cleanliness
Cart Porters at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace spend much of their time maintaining the cleanliness of the parking lot, collecting carts and in other areas assigned to them, which may include lobbies, staircases, bathrooms, and other building areas, as well as the surrounding space outside. This entails using various cleaning techniques such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting.
Monitor Inventory
Since they handle cleaning equipment, porters at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace are responsible for monitoring the inventory, taking note of missing cleaning supplies and notifying management if additional stock is necessary. This extends to items such as tissue rolls in bathrooms or blankets in hotel rooms, which they oversee and replenish regularly.
Assist Customers
Cart Porters at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace have a professional, respectful attitude towards customers, greeting them and making them feel welcome within the establishment. They do their best to assist customers by giving thorough information in response to inquiries, fulfilling small requests, or directing them to appropriate staff members.
Provide Support
Its common for cart porters at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace to provide support to the administrative or operations team and take on miscellaneous tasks. They may book facility reservations for customers, receive and distribute packages, replace office supplies, or transport furniture and heavy objects.
Report Issues
Because they stay in various areas of the building and interact with customers, porters at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace are in a good position to look out for customer complaints, safety hazards, or non-compliance issues. They must report these promptly to management, who may ask them to coordinate with other staff members for resolution.
Cart Porter Skills and Qualifications
Cart Porters at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace are dependable individuals who are committed to keeping the parking lot and building areas and facilities pleasant and free from clutter. They are thorough with their cleaning while remaining observant of their surroundings. Employers look for cart porters with the following skills and qualifications:
Cleaning expertise porters are responsible for cleaning different areas of the building efficiently, so they should know how to handle common problems such as stains, dirty floors, and smudged windowsPhysical stamina aside from being on their feet for several hours, porters also perform high-energy, physical tasks, from carrying heavy objects to mopping the floor of an entire roomAttention to detail being meticulous and detail-oriented is crucial, as porters must ensure that the areas assigned to them, along with all fixtures and furniture inside, are orderly and presentableTime management porters typically clean multiple areas on a daily basis, especially those frequented by customers. To accomplish all of their tasks and accommodate extra requests, they must manage their time wellInterpersonal skills although porters arent the main employees to handle customer service, they may still talk occasionally to customers, and its important for them to act in a friendly, courteous mannerOther duties and functions as assigned
Requirements
A friendly, customer service driven attitudeSelf starter who takes initiative within positionMultitasking ability within a fast paced environment

We offer a great salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), life insurance, 50% off lunch, 25% off store shopping and more!

Working Conditions
Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.May require lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents, sharp objects/industrial equipment necessary to perform job duties and functions.