ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: • This position reports to: Store Director, Assistant Store Director • Position(s)that report directly to this position: Full time clerks may supervise, train, and develop part time clerks when assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Work in a safe and courteous manner in a fast paced multi functional environment alone or with other people overnight. • Reading and completing an assignment sheet upon which the clerk records the amount of work done each shift. • Sweep and mop floors using various brooms and mops. This requires significant repetitive motion. • Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, and office areas. • Empty trash containers weighing up to 70 lbs. • Dispense and work with various cleaning chemicals. • Work in an environment with strong chemical odor. • Load and unload product weighing up to 60 lbs. from pallets stacked to a height of 6 feet. • Read hazard communication information and other documents when necessary. • Work in a moderate/cool/cold environment. • Visually identify areas that need to be cleaned. • Interact and communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner including greeting and thanking customers. • Must work quickly and carefully at a reasonable expectancy (R/E). JOB DESCRIPTION ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Sweep and mop backroom areas. • Sweep and mop cooler floors. • Move and relocate displays as needed. • Lift and load product weighing up to 70 lbs. • Clean display cases, shelving and fill supplies when needed. • Pull pallets weighing several hundred pounds from trailers into backroom areas and/or onto sales floor. • Deal with some potentially difficult situations (such as dissatisfied customers). • Other duties as assigned. ASSIGNMENT, REVIEW, AND APPROVAL OF WORK: • The Store Director or Asst. Store Director generally assigns the work. • Porter clerk should review and get approval from his/her supervisor prior to performing any work that was not previously assigned. • The Store Director generally prepares work schedules on a weekly basis. • Time off requests should be made directly to the Store Director within the appropriate time constraints as dictated by the individual manager’s preference. RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: • Porter clerk is responsible to respond to customer requests and provide good customer service. • Porter clerks should have a good knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used within the department. • Porter clerks are not to leave their assignment without notifying the supervisor on duty. • Porter clerks are responsible for knowing and understanding all janitorial specific policies and procedures. • Responsible for performing their work in a safe and ergonomically correct manner. • Any unsafe working conditions must be reported to the supervisor on duty immediately. RELATIONS WITH OTHERS: • Must be able to relate to the following in a courteous and professional manner: o Customers o Supervisors o Co-workers o Store Management o Vendors o Other people with whom they have contact while on duty KNOWLEDGE AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED: • Must be at least 18 years old. • On the job training is provided. JOB DESCRIPTION KNOWLEDGE AND BACKGROUND DESIRED: • Prior janitorial experience. • Ability to work quickly and accurately. • Ability to plan and organize daily responsibilities. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Stores are usually open 7 days a week. • Part time associates usually work between 8 and 36 hours a week. • Full time associates usually work 40 hours a week. • Requires the performance of repetitive tasks. • Requires working with various cleaning chemicals. • Requires some lifting and carrying of product. • Retail store conditions are generally dry with moderate temperature. • Back room conditions are generally moderate. • Cooler conditions may be wet or dry, and usually cold. • Freezer conditions are usually very cold. GENERAL: • This may be a part time or full time position. • This is considered an entry-level position. • Food safety awareness is not required in this position. • Chemical awareness is required in this position. MISCELLANEOUS: • It is important to understand that all Porter clerks must have the ability to work with various cleaning agents/equipment to perform this position in a satisfactory manner.