AUTOMOTIVE PORTER / DETAILER

AUTOMOTIVE PORTER/DETAILER

Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you!

THE POSITION: LaFontaine Automotive Group is looking for a highly motivated Detailer / Porter and Inventory Coordinator to join our team at LaFontaine Ford Lansing.

We keep your satisfaction in mind also by BELIVING STRONGLY in promoting within. This position is responsible for assisting our sales department in a variety of ways. Detailing and helping organize our vehicle inventory are only a couple of the ways we do this. We are looking for a motivated person who is good working on tasks on their own, but also works well with a team when needed. Previous dealership experience if great, but not necessary. Organized, energetic and being a positive person are key attributes to this job. If you think this sounds like you- we'd love to meet you.

THE PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
• Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program)
• Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to complete tasks on your own as well with a team.
• Good work ethic, organized and positive attitude are a must.

Education and Experience:

• No retail experience is necessary.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting our sales department in a variety of ways.
• Detailing and helping organize our vehicle inventory.
• 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 the trunks and glove compartments.
• Police grounds of the dealership.
• Wear company approved uniform.
• Parking vehicles from service.
• Cleaning the service department drive, write up area and shop.
• Empty trash.
• Drive shuttle.
• Wash service customer vehicles.
• Wash vehicle, using cleaning solution, water, cloths and brushes.
• Clean engine to remove grease and other materials.
• Apply special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, following recommendations of the product’s manufacturer.
• Assist technicians with keeping service department clean and organized.
• Assist with property maintenance and appearance.
• Greet customers immediately in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Complete all training as directed by supervisor.
• Complete OSHA right-to-know training.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in Employee Handbook.
• Any other duties as assigned.

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.
• Is 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.

THE COMPANY:

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an award winning and nationally recognized automotive dealership of over 40 years with 51 retail franchises, 8 collision centers, 29 Michigan locations and 2,100 employees in southeast Michigan. We are proud to be named Michigan’s fastest growing automotive dealership group! LaFontaine Automotive Group is a place where our employees are truly family and where people come before the bottom line. It’s a welcoming place where you can build a career and will find the tools and support needed to take your career to new heights.

Our Mission: To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience.

Our Core Values: Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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