A retail shop porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the store, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. This includes tasks like sweeping, mopping, dusting, and emptying trash, as well as assisting with deliveries, stock maintenance, and some customer service. Essentially, they ensure the store remains presentable and functional throughout the day. Here's a more detailed breakdown of the typical responsibilities: Cleaning and Maintenance:
- General Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming floors to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Restroom Maintenance: Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, replenishing supplies as needed.
- Trash Removal: Emptying trash cans and ensuring proper waste disposal.
- Surface Cleaning: Dusting and wiping down shelves, counters, and other surfaces.
- Exterior Maintenance: May include sweeping sidewalks, picking up litter, and ensuring the overall appearance of the store's exterior.
Stock and Deliveries:
- Assisting with Deliveries: Receiving, unloading, and organizing deliveries of merchandise.
- Stock Maintenance: Helping to unpack, organize, and display stock, sometimes assisting with inventory checks.
Other Duties:
- Setting up and breaking down: Assisting with setting up displays, promotional materials, and other store events.
- Customer Service: May assist customers with general inquiries, directions, or locating items, especially in larger stores.
- Security: May be involved in minor security tasks, such as ensuring doors are locked or monitoring for unusual activity.
- General Assistance: Responding to requests from staff and management, helping with various tasks as needed.
Key Skills and Qualities:
- Physical Stamina: The role requires physical activity, including lifting, carrying, and prolonged standing.
- Attention to Detail: Maintaining cleanliness and organization requires attention to detail.
- Customer Service Skills: Interacting with customers and providing assistance requires good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to Work Independently: Porters often work independently, so the ability to manage time and tasks is important.
- Reliability and Punctuality: Being on time and dependable is crucial for maintaining store operations.
- Valid drivers license
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From R5 614,05 per month
Work Location: In person