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Lot Porter

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
growth opportunities
Paid training
employee vehicle purchase plans
Flexible work schedule
Saturday Lunches
discounts on products and services

Job Description

Summit Toyota is a family owned and operated automotive dealership located in Akron, Ohio. Known for its commitment to exceptional customer service and long-term job stability, Summit Toyota has earned a reputation for delivering award-winning service and value to the local community. As a dealership deeply rooted in its community, Summit Toyota focuses on creating a welcoming environment not only for its customers but also for its employees, which it believes is the cornerstone of its ongoing success. Employees at Summit Toyota enjoy a supportive work culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. By prioritizing employee satisfaction and offering comprehensive benefits, Summit Toyota ensures that its workforce is motivated, well-trained, and prepared to meet the diverse needs of customers consistently.

The role of Lot Porter at Summit Toyota is an essential part of the dealership's operations. Lot Porters are responsible for managing and maintaining the vehicle inventory on the lot, ensuring that all vehicles are clean, presentable, and ready for customer viewing at all times. This position requires a hardworking and reliable individual who is comfortable working both inside and outside in a fast-paced environment. A Lot Porter at Summit Toyota interacts daily with service advisors, service managers, sales associates, sales managers, support staff, and customers, making communication and professionalism crucial skills for success in this role.

The core responsibilities involve moving vehicles, inspecting them for cleanliness and damage, cleaning interiors and exteriors, and facilitating smooth vehicle turnover to customers. Additionally, Lot Porters assist with tagging vehicles for service, transporting customers and staff when needed, delivering vehicles, and maintaining the overall appearance and organization of the vehicle lot. The position demands attention to detail, physical stamina, and good time management to keep the dealership running efficiently.

Summit Toyota values employees who are motivated, dependable, and eager to grow with the company. They offer competitive salaries, paid training, and multiple opportunities for advancement. Beyond the day-to-day duties, the company offers a variety of benefits such as medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan, paid time off, and employee vehicle purchase programs, fostering a positive work-life balance. Summit Toyota promotes a family-friendly workplace with flexible schedules and additional perks like Saturday lunches and discounts on products and services, aiming to create a rewarding and enjoyable working experience.

Joining Summit Toyota as a Lot Porter means becoming a vital part of a team that strives to make every customer a customer for life. This role is ideal for individuals who are physically active, have a clean driving record, and possess basic computer skills. The dealership also requires candidates to pass a background check and drug screening, underscoring their commitment to maintaining a safe and professional workplace. In this dynamic role, employees contribute directly to the customer experience and help uphold the dealership’s high standards, ensuring that each vehicle and interaction meets Summit Toyota’s excellence.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Physical stamina to move and clean vehicles
  • Basic knowledge of vehicle safety and maintenance protocols
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work as part of a team
  • Willingness to undergo background check and drug screening

Job Qualifications

  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Basic computer skills
  • Clean driving record
  • Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Job Duties

  • Assist with service write-ups and tagging of customer cars and trucks
  • Remove vehicle protective coverings and ID tags prior to returning completed vehicle to customer
  • Inspect vehicles for stains, debris and damages before returning the vehicle to the customer, and report any damage immediately
  • Transport customers and dealership personnel as needed
  • Perform deliveries as required
  • Clean interior and exterior of new and used vehicles
  • Keep vehicle lot neat and orderly, moving units as directed and in accordance with dealership display standards
  • Return vehicle keys to the appropriate service consultant
  • Pick up vehicles from and deliver vehicles to storage
  • Pick up parts from the Parts Department
  • Test batteries of customer vehicles in service drive
  • Maintain building and ground as needed
  • Assist with shop clean-up and deliveries when needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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