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Porter

xai

USonsitePosted May 28, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • mission-driven AI startup
  • flat organizational structure
  • hands‑on operational role
  • direct impact on company success
  • collaborative environment

Heads up

  • heavy lifting up to 25 lbs
  • shift availability required
  • overtime and weekend work expected

Why this role might suit you

The position provides hands‑on experience within a mission‑driven AI startup, offering exposure to varied operational duties and the opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s success in a collaborative, flat‑structured environment.

Skills

food-safetyinventory-managementfirst-in-first-outheavy-lifting

About the role

ABOUT xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a porter at xAI, you will be interacting with our guests (employees), fellow staff members, and management staff in our private restaurant as well as throughout the campus, politely and courteously. You will also help with restocking supplies, staging for takeaway options, and other duties assigned by kitchen management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate sanitation and food safety practices consistently

Help evaluate receiving spaces to ensure a safe and secure environment

Complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks in a timely and accurate manner

Follow company safety standards and look out for the safety of other team members and guests

Coordinate job duties around other team members to help ensure efficient preparation for the opening of service

Put food orders away accurately and rotate stock in the cooler, freezer, and dry storage area using the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method while monitoring shelf life and code dates

Maintain a basic working knowledge of the operation of all the equipment in the restaurant

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ year of either restaurant experience, warehouse experience, and/or customer service experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Restaurant experience

Porter experience

Inventory experience

Current and valid WA food handler’s card or equivalent

Ability to work well with others and be self-driven

Complete other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the manager on duty

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work the following shift

1st Shift: Monday - Friday: 7AM – 4PM

Ability to carry large, heavy items unassisted such as large packages, dishes in tubs, or trays (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)

Ability to stand for long periods of time – up to 8-10 hours a day

Willingness to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed

Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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