Janitorial Clerk Porter

 

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.