Automotive Parts Puller

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.; Hartford (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑/

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Parts Handler to support daily yard/warehouse operations. You will safely maneuver the area, locate and prepare parts, and manage paperwork and labeling to ensure accurate deliveries.

Essential duties include using hand/power tools, operating a forklift, and coordinating with Sales/Dispatch. Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic math skills, with knowledge of automotive parts preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of automotive parts preferred.
• Basic math and numerical reasoning required.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver around yard or warehouse.
• Find and retrieve parts.
• Package parts for delivery or prep paperwork.
• Pull work orders.
• Use hand and power tools to remove parts from cars.
• Operate forklift or order picker.
• Pull and prep sheet metal and other orders.
• Tag parts for destination.
• Communicate with Sales and Dispatch.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive parts knowledge

Math proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Record keeping

Procedural compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Starting Pay $18 The Parts Handler is responsible for performing day-to-day activities of the Production Yard or Warehouse in accordance with current federal, state/provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing this facility. This position may be directed by the Production/Yard Leader to assure that the parts are handled in a safe, efficient, and proper manner.

Essential Job Duties

• Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse.
• Find/Retrieve parts.
• Package parts for delivery/or prepping Any paperwork involved with the parts.
• Pull work orders.
• Use hand tools and power tools to remove parts from cars.
• Operate a powered industrial truck (forklift) or order picker.
• Pull and prep all sheet metal and other orders.
• Tag all parts properly for the destination.
• Communicate with Sales and Dispatch.
• Must display a positive and friendly attitude as well as appropriate behavior during work hours.
• Cleanliness must be maintained in the work area.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED.

Preferred Requirements

• A working knowledge of automotive parts.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
• Basic messages communicated orally.
• May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
• Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities; works closely with supervisor/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Prioritize assigned and routine tasks. Handle appropriately.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. On occasions, an employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels. Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• PNC Daily Pay Option

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