Shop Porter

Shop Porter

The Shop Porter at Carolina International Trucks plays a key role in supporting our Service Department by ensuring the shop, equipment, and dealership grounds remain clean, organized, and fully operational. This position helps maintain a safe workplace and contributes to a smooth workflow for technicians by assisting with shop upkeep, equipment care, and general support tasks throughout the facility.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment by routinely sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors; cleaning shelves, workbenches, and other shop surfaces.

• Keep dealership grounds and exterior shop areas free of debris, ensuring daily cleanliness in accordance with Rechtien Group standards.

• Follow a scheduled checklist for routine maintenance and shop hygiene tasks.

• Sort recyclables, scrap metal, and general refuse; arrange proper disposal with approved vendors when needed.

• Monitor levels of waste fluids and metal containers, coordinating safe and compliant disposal.

• Clean and maintain large shop equipment—such as forklifts, sandblasters, flywheel machines, wheel lifts, and alignment machinery—to ensure readiness and longevity.

• Assist technicians and service staff with tasks that support safe, efficient completion of repairs and shop workflow.

• Deliver parts and materials to shop bays when requested to help minimize downtime.

• Uphold 5S/Elite Support signage, labeling, and organizational standards throughout the shop.

• Respond promptly and professionally to internal needs within the service team, ensuring strong communication and follow-through.

• Collaborate with colleagues and support overall shop operations by building strong working relationships across the department.

• Complete additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

• High school diploma or GED required; additional job-related training is a plus.

• Valid driver's license with insurability strongly preferred.

• Forklift certification or experience operating heavy equipment is a plus.

• Mechanical aptitude with comfort handling tools and general shop equipment.

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow basic shop safety policies.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions, including mixing cleaning solutions.

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while supporting a fast-paced shop environment.

About Carolina International Trucks

Founded in 1992, Carolina International Trucks is the largest commercial truck dealer in South Carolina. We sell, service and support medium, heavy and severe service International Trucks, IC Buses, Hino Trucks, and Mitsubishi Fuso medium duty commercial work trucks. We move our customers forward with innovative products backed by quality service. The dealership has more than 270 employees, a state-of-the-art paint booth and body shop in Columbia, more than 130 service bays and over $7 million in stocked parts to support vehicle uptime. Carolina International Trucks Idealease provides trucks for lease and rental supported by mobile maintenance services. With locations in Columbia, Charleston, Conway, Florence, Greenville, and Greer, South Carolina International Trucks, we have a presence covering the entire state to help keep your business moving.

We have prided ourselves on being one of the region's premiere dealers for more than 30 years. A reputation built through the hard work of each employee at our company, and through customers that continually challenge us to find new transportation solutions. We look forward to providing the same great service to you.

Carolina International Trucks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

This is not necessarily a list of all the duties, responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. While the accountabilities noted herein are intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties as circumstances dictate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.