Porter (Temporary)

About the role

The Porter / Yard Attendant works full time at the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company in Basseterre. The person carries out instructions given by the Supervisor and assists in loading and offloading materials from trucks. They also receive, store, inventory, issue and transfer items to and from the warehouse.

Key responsibilities

• Assist drivers in packing items on trucks and help load and offload materials.
• Receive, store, inventory, issue and transfer items to and from the warehouse.
• Identify and differentiate between types of lumber, exotic timber and other yard materials.
• Help prepare stock counts and assist the Yard Supervisor in receiving flat racks, offloading materials and securing stock.
• Unpack deliveries and sort items by department or section.
• Ensure returned goods are placed in the correct location and that materials received are packed correctly in the stalls.
• Strap down and secure loose materials in the yard and keep yard boundaries clean; assist in yard maintenance.
• Assist customers in the lumber yard and help stock shelves in the store.
• Can be called on to assist anywhere in the department, including working overtime for cement shipments.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physically able to stand for long periods, reach shelves of varying heights, and frequently stoop, bend and kneel.

Required skills

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to learn where store products are located so they can give customers accurate information.