Laborer
- Washington, DC, United States
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Porter Job Description What Does a Porter Do? Porters are responsible for performing basic maintenance tasks at the company's market sites. The common tasks of a porter include picking up and disposing of trash, setting up and taking down tents, tables, chairs and signage. They also assist vendors when needed for loading and unloading items as well as assisting with traffic control, parking assignments, and helping other employees by running errands or carrying items. Porter Job Overview In the porter role, you will be providing assistance to market vendors and staff and making sure the market site is in order and presentable to the public. A key element in performing this role is to be reliable, on time, dressed properly, and communicate well with management and other staff. Success in this role will be demonstrated by following instructions for maintaining a clean and orderly market that's attractive to customers and successful for vendors. Porter Job Responsibilities and Duties - Maintains the market's cleanliness - Sets up and breaks down market equipment and signage - Places safety hazard signs and cones where applicable - Provides traffic control and assistance with vendor parking - Provides loading assistance for vendors as applicable - Makes frequent market area rounds as a safety and security monitor Porter Job Requirements - Prior experience in a similar role (preferred) - At least 21 years old - Able to work at night and on weekends - Must be physically fit - Reliable and dependable - Has a bank account enabling direct deposit of pay - Has cellphone and email account