What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Porter position at Rydell Chevrolet GMC Cadillac?
Rydell Auto Center is seeking a full-time Lead Porter to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in the automotive industry and gain experience with a wide variety of vehicles while supporting multiple dealership operations.
At Rydell Auto Center, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Rydell is critical to our success. Our promise is to continue delivering the award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.
Our Company Vision
To Be So Effective That We Are Able To Be Helpful To Others
Our Promises to Our Guests
- One low price, plain and simple, always
- Relaxed shopping experience
- Financial solutions for today and your future
- Real cash value for your trade
- The right vehicle at the right time
- You can't buy the wrong vehicle
- Dependable service to meet your needs
Our Promises to Our Employees
- Unconditional dedication to excellence
- Honesty and integrity in all decisions
- Respecting the uniqueness of every individual
- Encouraging you to make a difference
- Championing your lifelong learning
- Supporting you and your family
- Giving back to your community
Benefits
- Competitive wages starting at $21 per hour
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee vehicle purchase program
- Discounts on products and services
- Paid training and growth opportunities
- Paid volunteer time
- Family-owned and operated company with long-term career opportunities
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of the porter team to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Act as the primary dispatcher for vehicle movement, ensuring a consistent flow of vehicles being moved to their next locations throughout the reconditioning process.
- Monitor vehicle locations to ensure vehicles are moved to their next designated location in a timely manner.
- Communicate directly with the Reconditioning Manager regarding vehicle movement delays, scheduling conflicts, missing vehicles, or other issues affecting workflow.
- Monitor the completion of assigned porter duties and follow up on outstanding tasks.
- Serve as a point of contact for porter related questions , assignments, and workflow concerns alongside Reconditioning Manager.
- Identify inefficiencies in vehicle movement and communicate opportunities for improvement to the Reconditioning Manager.
- Assist with daily workload planning and adjust porter assignments as priorities change.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability and willingness to operate vehicles of all makes, models, and sizes.
- Ability to safely maneuver vehicles in tight spaces.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn photo uploading software.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to enter and exit vehicles repeatedly throughout the day.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test.
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