Associate - Porter

Role Overview

Are you committed to maintaining cleanliness, organization, and ensuring smooth operations? At Joseph's Classic Market, Porters and Dishwashers are vital contributors to every department's success. By upholding a clean and efficient environment, this position supports the safety and convenience of both customers and team members.

Learning & Career Growth

We prioritize internal growth at Joseph’s Classic Market. As a Porter/Dishwasher, you'll engage with multiple departments, gain hands-on experience emphasizing cleanliness and operational efficiency, and build valuable skills that can lead to advancement opportunities within store operations and beyond. Many current leaders began in entry-level positions, and we’re dedicated to fostering motivated employees’ professional development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean dishes, pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
• Clean display windows, shelves, and store fixtures.
• Maintain shopping carts and hand baskets cleanliness; regularly retrieve carts from the parking area.
• Dispose of trash across all departments.
• Operate dishwashers, pallet jacks, knives, and other cleaning or warehouse equipment safely.
• Communicate with management when assistance is needed in any department.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, collaborative, and possess a positive, service-minded attitude.
• Genuine enthusiasm for serving people.

Physical Requirements & Work Context

This role requires moving through multiple store areas including dishwashing and storefronts. It involves extended periods of walking and standing, lifting and transporting items up to 50 pounds, and thriving in a busy retail environment. Regular interaction with team members is essential.

Benefits

• Supportive and positive workplace environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and personal leave days.
• 20% discount for employees on store merchandise.

Additional Information

The interview process incorporates a video interviewing platform that allows candidates to complete interviews flexibly, helping hiring staff assess qualifications efficiently.

Joseph's Classic Market verifies employment eligibility through participation in E-Verify and confirmation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration as part of onboarding.