Porter - Cannoli Plus

Wholesale Food Production Company

Position Title: Porter
Department: Operations / Production
Reports To: Director of Operations / Production Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:
The Porter is responsible for supporting daily operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment across the facility. This role includes janitorial duties, handling inventory, stocking coolers and freezers, transporting goods, and assisting with general operational tasks. The Porter works in multiple environments, including production kitchens, walk-in coolers/freezers, cold rooms, outdoor loading areas, and storage spaces. Frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing are essential functions of this role.

Key Responsibilities
Janitorial & Facility Maintenance

• Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors in all production and storage areas.
• Clean restrooms, break rooms, hand-washing stations, and trash areas.
• Empty garbage and recycling bins throughout the day.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment exteriors, walls, drains, and loading areas.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning checklists.

Inventory & Stocking

• Receive incoming deliveries and verify counts and quality.
• Break down boxes and place products in designated storage locations.
• Stock coolers, freezers, shelves, dry storage, and packaging areas.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out).
• Label, organize, and track inventory as directed.
  Transporting Goods
• Move finished goods, raw materials, and supplies from the production facility to vehicles, storage rooms, and distribution areas.
• Assist with loading/unloading vehicles.
• Safely transport delicate or temperature-sensitive items.
  Operational Support
• Assist production staff by replenishing ingredients, packaging, and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of walk-in coolers, freezers, and cold rooms.
• Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or shortages to management.
• Follow all food safety, OSHA, and company safety procedures.
  Physical Requirements
• Frequent lifting of 25–50 lbs; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• Standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to work in cold environments (32°F–40°F) and freezers (0°F to –10°F).
• Ability to work in outdoor loading/unloading areas in varying weather.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in janitorial, porter, warehouse, or food-production roles preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must adhere to all company safety and sanitation standards.

Job Description Disclaimer
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.