AeroCareers Job Posting: Porter - $20.65/Hr - Great Opportunity! at Gategroup. This is a Full-Time role in Des Plaines, IL, USA, IL. Salary: $21 - $21.

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Porter - $20.65/Hr - Great Opportunity!

Posted on October 24, 2025

Des Plaines, IL, USA, IL Full-Time $21 - $21
gategroup is a global leader in providing airline catering and related services, committed to enhancing every traveler's journey through quality food and service excellence. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation, gategroup operates across multiple continents, serving numerous airlines and airports around the world. Recognized as a trusted partner in the airline industry, the company is dedicated to delivering culinary experiences that make a positive impact on passengers’ travel memories. The organization values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where employees can thrive in a respectful, collaborative, and accountable environment. The Porter role at gategroup is a vital position responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of various operational areas including dish rooms, coolers, utility areas, locker rooms, restrooms, office spaces, and transportation zones both inside and outside the facility. This role demands individuals who are motivated and engaged, willing to contribute to making travel experiences better through meticulous cleaning and maintenance. As a unionized position, there is a union initiation fee of $75.00 and monthly dues of $76.80, which support employee representation and benefits. Porters perform sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and trash emptying to ensure all workspaces adhere to sanitation standards and corporate requirements. Candidates must be able to follow directions precisely, work effectively as part of a team, and occasionally undertake additional duties as assigned by management. This employment opportunity offers a dynamic working environment that involves handling products like pork, poultry, meat, and fish under varying temperature and noise conditions. The job requires physical endurance including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, and standing or bending regularly over shifts exceeding eight hours. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old and preferably hold a high school diploma or GED. Up to one year of prior cleaning or related experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Effective communication skills are essential for reading and completing necessary forms and interacting with supervisors and coworkers. Candidates must be reliable, punctual, and flexible to work assigned schedules that could include weekends, holidays, and overtime. The company is committed to workplace safety and compliance with all company policies. At gategroup, core values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability are not only guiding principles but are expected to be demonstrated daily. Employees are encouraged to treat each other with respect, communicate openly, solve problems collaboratively, show passion for their work, take responsibility for their actions, and contribute positively to the team culture. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a team that takes pride in making travel and culinary memories better for countless passengers worldwide. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications continuously for this important position.
  • Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays
  • Works overtime when required
  • Arrives to work on-time
  • Must comply with company policies
  • Completes paperwork and related administrative duties
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies up to 50 pounds frequently
  • Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8 or more hours
  • Comfortable working with pork, poultry, meat and fish products
  • Able to work in environments with extreme temperature changes, noise, and chemicals