Experienced Parts Specialist

J.J. Nichting Company; Grinnell, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

J.J. Nichting Company in Grinnell, IA is seeking a Parts Specialist to join our team. You will help customers find the correct parts for agricultural equipment and provide exceptional service at our Grinnell location.

Responsibilities include daily parts processing, inventory coordination, and frontline customer support. This full-time role requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to lift 50–70 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory systems.
• Ability to 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 accurate inventory control.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient Parts Department.
• Identify opportunities to improve parts processes and departmental efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments and dealership locations to support customer needs.

Skills

Parts experience

Agricultural equipment

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Computer skills

Lifting 50-70lbs

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.