Automotive Lot Porter - Highland, Michigan, United States

About the Role

Join a growing business committed to family, employee development, environmental protection, and community involvement. The Lot Porter maintains a clean and well-organized new and used vehicle area.

Responsibilities

• Keep the new and used vehicle lots neat and orderly, moving cars as directed by management and in accordance with facility display standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of inventory vehicles as directed by management.
• Clean interior and exterior of vehicles, including trunks and glove compartments.
• Police grounds of the dealership.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Wear company-approved uniform.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current, valid driver’s license with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• No retail experience necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and handle tools.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds of material.
• Work environment is usually loud, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, exhaust fumes, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous materials (e.g., battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning agents).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee discounts on sales and service.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employer-paid life/AD&D insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Pet insurance.
• Voluntary benefits:
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Supplemental life/AD&D insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Critical illness and accident insurance.
  • Legal and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Holiday Savings Program with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Holiday pay.

About the Company

Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the award-winning and nationally recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers, and 34 Michigan retail locations, employing nearly 2,500 individuals. The group represents brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen.

The company’s mission is to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. Core values include accountability, responsibility, respect, communication, teamwork, and passion.