Auto Parts Inventory Specialist

NAPA Auto Parts; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Plain City, OH—NAPA Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Stock Associate for part-time work. The role emphasizes accurate inventory, efficient product flow, and organized store operations, including receiving freight, cycle counts, shelving, and prep for deliveries.

The position requires basic computer skills, part-number recognition, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds while supporting customers and drivers as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year previous experience stocking, loading, or pulling.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent experience, required.
• Must be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper identification of parts for placement in the facility, including identifying sequence of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Must have basic understanding and be capable of operating a computer terminal and, perform associated duties as assigned by management.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving parts of up to 60 pounds and push/pull 300 pounds using hitch-and-go dolly.
• Must be able to move engine blocks and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand trucks, dollies, motorized carts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Must be able to repeatedly bend or stoop to ground level shelves and be able to reach upper shelves (8 feet) with the use of stool or ladder when necessary.
• Must be able to work on their feet (stand or walk) for their assigned work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Pulls all orders to be delivered by our drivers to wholesale customers. Also pulls for the demands of the main counter retail/wholesale customers and will-call as accurately and completely as possible, routing products as appropriate, and meeting the prescribed time frame set by management.
• Receive, post, stock, and organize incoming merchandise; maintain accurate shelving and product placement.
• Conduct cycle counts and support ongoing inventory accuracy and record maintenance.
• Perform general housekeeping, facility cleaning, packing material/pallet disposal, and area-specific organization while adhering to all safety rules (including hazardous materials handling).
• Proficiently use inventory systems for coordination, dispatching support, and fulfillment efficiency.
• Periodically assist customers via phone or in-person (foot traffic) as store volume requires; provide basic support or elevate appropriately.
• Utilize delivery management systems to coordinate and dispatch deliveries, pull and prepare orders for customers and drivers, and support efficient logistics and fulfillment operations.
• Contribute to various store operations and team support tasks as needed to optimize store performance, merchandising, and overall efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to store processes and operational standards.

Skills

Stocking

Order pulling

Computer literacy

Lifting 60 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems

Computer terminal

Job description

Plain City, OH—NAPA Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Stock Associate for part-time work. The role emphasizes accurate inventory, efficient product flow, and organized store operations, including receiving freight, cycle counts, shelving, and prep for deliveries.

The position requires basic computer skills, part-number recognition, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds while supporting customers and drivers as needed.