Automotive Yard Worker

Pick Your Part; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with generous company match

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Los Angeles seeks individuals to perform vehicle part removal primarily outdoors. Responsibilities include draining fluids, dismantling components, and ensuring safety regulations are upheld. Ideal candidates should be high school graduates or equivalent, with the ability to work flexibly and effectively with others.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Candidates should be prepared for physical demands as this role requires lifting and working in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• General knowledge to perform relatively simple work.
• Must not have any lifting restrictions.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform work outdoors draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles.
• Operate a forklift or loader for moving vehicles.
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to work in teams

Flexibility to work variable schedules

Education

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Perform work outdoors in the yard; draining fluids and removing parts from vehicles in preparation for setting the vehicles in the yard.

• Remove all fluids, lubricants and components (e.g., converters) as required in a safe and efficient manner to prep vehicles for setting in the yard.
• Work primarily outdoors removing vehicle parts from salvage cars. Parts can include but are not limited to quarter panels, doors, lids, hoods, axles, and suspension pieces.
• Set vehicles in the yard as assigned and record information on vehicles set accurately and in a timely manner.
• May operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving vehicles from process to the yard.
• Clean out debris from vehicles before they go into the processing area.
• Pull out batteries to be tested for resale, then bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with the Loader Operator to stage vehicles or pull vehicles in the yard properly.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.
• Dismantle tires.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and support the continual improvement of the company’s quality improvement system.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge and ability to perform relatively simple work.
• Must be able to work in cooperation with others.
• Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.

Essential Physical Demands / Work Environment

• This position requires individuals to be constantly on their feet, except when operating machinery.
• Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• This position works outdoors in all weather conditions with no coverage.
• Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts