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.