Fleet Parts & Inventory Specialist

Gaston County, North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County Public Works is seeking an Inventory/Parts Coordinator to ensure timely parts availability for the fleet and shop operations. You will manage storeroom inventory, process purchases, and support technicians with correct parts and documentation.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1–2 years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Forklift certification or willingness to obtain is required, with occasional overtime based on workload.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Forklift Operators Permit or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive and return vehicle parts by creating purchase orders with approved vendors using FMIS.
• Check deliveries against packing slips and process returns and core credits.
• Maintain storeroom inventory by issuing parts to work orders and performing cycle counts.
• Enter part costs, vendor invoices and part numbers in FMIS and ensure data accuracy.
• Drive county vehicles to pick up parts and deliver components to the shop floor when needed.
• Stock and organize storeroom, unload deliveries, label parts, and use forklift to move pallets.
• Assist with surplus requests and other duties to keep daily operations moving.

Skills

Parts knowledge

Storeroom management

Vendor ordering

FMIS

Forklift safety

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Part numbering

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

FMIS

Microsoft Office

Forklift permit

Job description

Gaston County Public Works is seeking an Inventory/Parts Coordinator to ensure timely parts availability for the fleet and shop operations. You will manage storeroom inventory, process purchases, and support technicians with correct parts and documentation.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1–2 years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Forklift certification or willingness to obtain is required, with occasional overtime based on workload.