Loader Operator

Keystone Automotive Industries; Harrisville Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Paid parental leave

Fertility coverage

401k with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation seeks motivated teammates to operate heavy equipment and move salvage vehicles through all operation phases. You will maintain yard grounds, update the inventory system, and support daily work orders while complying with safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, basic tech skills, and strong communication. This full-time, on-site role offers benefits and growth opportunities at LKQ.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in heavy equipment operations.
• Must have basic technology competence (scan gun, tablets).
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative; able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely through all operation phases.
• Move salvage vehicles and manage yard tasks.
• Update inventory using scan gun/tablet regularly.
• Help ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
• Assist with loading/unloading, maintenance, and repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Auto background

Technology aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/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.

Essential Job Duties

• Operate equipment safely and responsible to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation, maintain facility grounds and perform snow removal.
• Help ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Support dismantling and yard operations.
• Use scan gun and tablet/phone to update the inventory system on the location of vehicles.
• Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders.
• Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work.
• Operate equipment safely and courteously in work areas with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic.
• Equipment operated may include a wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc...
• Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals.
• Communicate any findings and equipment hours to management.
• Prioritize and plan workload to prevent delays to operations.
• Use long and short auto salvage forks on the wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantling and cuts.
• Use bucket to remove snow, spread stone and maintain grounds such as access roads, water drainage, vehicle holding areas and salvage yard.
• Assist with regulation compliance and quality assurance of dismantled vehicles before unloading from bay and placing in the salvage yard.
• Load dismantle bays with unprocessed cars.
• Process and crush vehicles that have reached their useful life and load onto scrap haulers for final disposal.
• Assist with safety and regulation compliance for the facility in general.
• Maintain location accuracy and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard.
• Perform tasks assigned by dispatch which may include: location checks, part checks, part pulls, etc.
• Communicate delays and problems promptly with management and affected coworkers.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements Education & Experience

• 1+ years of experience.
• Must have heavy equipment operations experience and some automotive background.
• Must possess basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications).
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high-pressure fast-paced work environment.
• Must be a smooth operator and work well with others.

Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous heavy equipment operation, some computer skills, general maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment.
• understanding of automotive components and disassembly.
• Experience in rigging/lifting operations a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability 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, etc.
• Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
• Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills.
• May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect one's job or assigned functional area.
• Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While 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 Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

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