Automotive Porter - Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
About the Role
Join a growing business committed to family, employee growth, 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.
- Keep inventory vehicles clean 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; satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
- Ability to complete tasks independently and as part of a team.
- Good work ethic, organized, and positive attitude.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and handle tools.
- Requires the ability to lift 40 pounds of material.
- Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
- Potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials, or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle repair facility.
- Frequently exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee referral program.
- Employee discounts on sales and service.
- Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life/AD&D, employee assistance program, and pet insurance.
- Voluntary benefits such as flexible spending account, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Holiday savings program with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- 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’s mission is to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities.
LaFontaine 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.