Automotive Quality Control

Lkq-Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our warehouse team in Houston. The role focuses on cleaning, inspecting, and preparing LKQ parts for shipment, with emphasis on safe handling and accurate descriptions aligned to inventory records.

Responsibilities include loading trailers, communicating discrepancies to sales, and performing duties under supervision. Prior forklift experience is preferred, and a HS diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0+ years of related experience required.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean parts and buff small parts; power wash drive train.
• Inspect parts for description and quality matching inventory.
• Communicate discrepancies in quality or inventory to sales reps by email/phone.
• Prepare for shipment: wrap parts, protect bumpers, rack doors with foam pads.
• Load semi-trailers to LKQ facilities using fork truck, organize racks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Communication

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or 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. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Clean, inspect, and prepare safely LKQ products for shipment and delivery of high-quality parts to our customers.Essential Job DutiesClean parts – buff small parts, power wash the drive train, and clean panels with soap and water. Inspect parts – matching description and quality to how they were inventoried.Communicate with sales reps – Using email and/or phone to describe any discrepancies in quality or inventory of the part.Prepare for shipment – protect all small parts with bubble wrap and place them in a cardboard box, wrap bumpers with a protective cover, and place doors in racks divided by foam pads.Load semi-trailers going to other LKQ facilities – prepare racks with panels and small parts to be loaded on semi-trailers via a fork truck.Assume other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervising employees.Basic QualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent.0+ years of related experience required.Preferred QualificationsForklift experience.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility 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.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 EnvironmentWhile 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 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).Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.Benefits:Health/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveFertility Coverage401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsPNC Daily Pay OptionJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.