Automotive Parts Puller

LKQ Corp; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay

Job summary

LKQ Corp in California is seeking a Parts Handler to perform day-to-day tasks in the production yard or warehouse, ensuring safe, efficient handling of auto parts in accordance with regulations. The role involves using tools, retrieving parts, packaging, and coordinating with Sales and Dispatch.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic math, and familiarity with automotive parts. Previous yard or warehouse experience is a plus, with opportunities for growth and competitive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of automotive parts preferred.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Familiarity with Outlook, Word, and Excel is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse.
• Find and retrieve parts.
• Package parts for delivery or prepping.
• Handle 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.
• Maintain a positive attitude and workplace cleanliness.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematics

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

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.

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.

Pay Rate: $16.90hr + piecework

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

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 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

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.