Parts Personnel (Afternoons)

Challenger Motor Freight; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American freight company seeks a Parts Personnel in Cambridge, Canada. Responsibilities include ordering parts, providing customer service to mechanics, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates have a Secondary School Diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Join a team dedicated to career growth and operational excellence.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package

Support for professional memberships and certifications

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Parts counter experience required.
• Parts Person Red Seal certification or working towards is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Order stock and non-inventory parts from vendors.
• Provide vehicle repair parts to Mechanics.
• Document parts ordered and delivered.

Skills

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples. By submitting your resume, you consent Challenger Motor Freight Inc. to share this information within its divisions in order to identify other employment opportunities that you may be suitable for.

Envision

Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Our success is directly attributed to our dedicated and talented team of professionals who work hard together with a common purpose – to keep us on the leading edge in safety, technology, and analysis.

It’s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.

We win as a team when we work as a team, and succeed when our employees succeed. We want people who are resilient, team-oriented, and driven because we are laser focused on meeting commitments to our People, Customer, and Profit. If you’re looking to work for a dynamic, fast-paced, progressive organization then apply with us.

We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team :

• A continuous learning environment that develops your individual career goals
• A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
• Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance but also allow autonomy
• Team atmosphere
• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including company paid group benefits and company sponsored retirement savings plan
• Support of professional memberships and certifications
• Hours : Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm

The Opportunity

The Parts Personnel is responsible for ordering stock and non-inventory parts from vendors as requested and providing prompt customer service to our mechanics. This role also monitors and corrects any discrepancies with the parts room inventory and organizes incoming stock from vendors.

Key Accountabilities

• Review parts requests and provide vehicle repair parts to Mechanics
• Locate required parts through in-house inventory or order through appropriate vendors
• Document parts ordered and delivered in the work order system
• Receive incoming parts and supplies from vendor and process vendor invoices
• Work with outgoing parts and supplies that require return to the vendor and complete the appropriate paperwork
• Maintain and organize the tool room
• Label, stock and organize parts and supplies in the Parts room
• Package and ship parts / supplies to various Challenger locations
• Maintain, clean and ensure that the Parts room is kept organized (maintain 5S program)
• Perform routine inventory cycle counting as required
• Monitor and maintain inventory integrity
• Test and clean vehicle satellite components and send defective or damaged equipment to Shaw for repair
• Performing other maintenance duties as required

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• Secondary School Diploma required
• 1-2 years of Parts counter experience required (Truck or Automotive)
• Parts Person Red Seal certification or working towards is an asset
• Truck and / or trailer parts knowledge is considered an asset
• Forklift certificate training is an asset (In house training available)
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction
• High attention to detail with an ability to count, check and confirm quantities
• Intermediate Microsoft Office, computer and telephone skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills, relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues
• Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member
• High level of personal energy and willingness to take the initiative in resolving issues
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Some heavy lifting may be required (single lift up to 50lbs, team lift up to 75lbs)

How To Apply

If you are looking to join a premier transportation company, and become an integral part of results oriented team who constantly challenge themselves to Go The Distance for our customers and for each other, the role of Parts Personnel may be right for you.

No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.