Experienced Parts Specialist

J J NICHTING COMPANY INC; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

PTO and vacation

Job summary

J.J. Nichting in Grinnell, IA seeks an organized Parts Specialist to help customers find the correct parts and provide excellent service in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

You will check in orders, manage inventory with the Parts Manager, and support multiple dealership locations while working with a team. This full-time on-site role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the physical ability to lift 50–70 pounds. Benefits include 401(k), health coverage, and time off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with equipment parts.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn parts/inventory systems.
• Lift 50–70 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Check in parts orders daily and coordinate distribution to customers and other locations.
• Serve as a primary contact for the Parts Department for existing and new customers.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone with parts inquiries, identification, and purchases.
• Work with the Parts Manager to maintain inventory levels to meet customer needs.
• Participate in ongoing inventory processes to ensure accuracy.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient Parts Department.
• Identify opportunities to improve parts processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments and locations to support customer needs.

Skills

Parts experience

Agricultural equipment knowledge

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Lifting 50–70 lbs

Job description

Description

J.J. Nichting is seeking an organized, dependable, and customer-focused Parts Specialist to join our team at our Grinnell location. This position plays an important role in supporting our customers in the agricultural industry by helping them find the correct parts and components for their equipment while providing exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, staying organized, helping customers, and being part of a team that supports agriculture and our local communities, we’d like to talk with you.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Check in parts orders daily and coordinate the distribution of products to customers and other dealership locations.


• Serve as a primary point of contact for the Parts Department for both existing and new customers.


• Assist customers in person and over the phone with parts inquiries, identification, and purchases.


• Work with the Parts Manager to maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet customer needs.


• Participate in ongoing inventory processes to help ensure accurate and effective inventory control.


• Help maintain an organized and efficient Parts Department.


• Identify opportunities to improve parts processes and departmental efficiency.


• Work collaboratively with other departments and dealership locations to support customer needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with equipment parts is required.


• Knowledge of agricultural equipment is required.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.


• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn dealership parts and inventory systems.


• Ability to lift 50–70 pounds as needed.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday.


• Seasonal weekend hours required during peak agricultural seasons.

Benefits

J.J. Nichting offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive hourly wage.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Flexible spending accounts.


• Life insurance.


• Short-term and long-term disability.


• PTO and vacation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

J.J. Nichting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.