Porter

Location

Santa Fe Springs, CA | United States

Job description

Gelson’s Markets is recognized as one of the nations’ premiere supermarket chains, founded in 1951 as an
extraordinary grocery shopping experience for discerning consumers. Each location is singularly recognized as the
area’s best market for superior products and exceptional service. Exceptional customer service skills are important
to ensure our ability to fulfill our mission statement: “To make shopping anywhere else unacceptable for consumers who value quality products, cleanliness, convenience, and personal service.” Gelson’s is always looking for friendly, outgoing individuals who enjoy serving the public in a retail setting.
Gelson’s Markets is well known for the cleanliness of our stores. As a Gelson’s Markets Porter you will be
responsible for performing maintenance and janitorial duties throughout the store to ensure that the store premises and fixtures are kept clean and sanitary. Regular maintenance and cleaning in all restrooms, sweeping, maintaining sweeping sheets, stripping, waxing and buffing the floors in all sales areas is required. The Porter must ensure that the store and surrounding areas are presentable and offer a positive working environment for employees and an excellent shopping experience for customers.
As a Gelson’s Markets Porter, you will come in direct contact with our customers. Excellent customer service,
attentive listening and resourceful assistance are crucial. The ability to interact and communicate effectively with
customers and all levels of staff within Gelson’s Markets is mandatory. The Gelson’s Porter must possess
strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
All grocery department positions start at part time. Pay rate will be dependent on experience.
Physical requirements:

• Continuous hand manipulation including, grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
• Reaching above and at shoulder level frequently
• Walking, standing, bending and twisting up to 6 hours per day
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Driving moving equipment (Pallet lifter)
• Working near hazardous machinery (Baler, power scrubber, buffer, pallet lifter)
• Walking on uneven surface
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes and cleaning solvents
• Exposure to noise (Equipment)
• Exposure to extremes in temperature (Coolers, freezers, outside temps)
• Working at heights (Ladders)
• Working with bio-hazards such as blood borne pathogens and sewage (Restrooms)

The pay rate for this position is $17.65 - $19.93

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