Loader Operator: Heavy Equipment with Growth & Benefits

LKQ Corp; Harrisville Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

LKQ Corporation operates a large salvage yard in Ohio and seeks a motivated team member to operate heavy equipment and support yard operations. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and team collaboration as you move vehicles through the yard and assist with dismantling and inventory updates using a scan gun and tablet.

You will perform inspections, maintain grounds, follow regulatory requirements, and help fulfill daily work orders while contributing to a productive, safe, and compliant work

Qualifications

• 1+ years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Automotive background preferred.
• Basic technology skills with scan gun and tablet.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspections for safety.
• Operate equipment safely around pedestrians and vehicle traffic.
• Check fluids and report findings to management.
• Plan workload to prevent delays to operations.
• Unload, dismantle and stage vehicles in yard inventory.
• Maintain yard grounds and site cleanliness.
• Assist with regulation compliance and QA of dismantled vehicles.
• Load dismantle bays with cars and process crushed vehicles.
• Support dispatch with location checks and part pulls.
• Follow directions and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Automotive background

Technology competence

Oral and written communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

LKQ Corporation operates a large salvage yard in Ohio and seeks a motivated team member to operate heavy equipment and support yard operations. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and team collaboration as you move vehicles through the yard and assist with dismantling and inventory updates using a scan gun and tablet.

You will perform inspections, maintain grounds, follow regulatory requirements, and help fulfill daily work orders while contributing to a productive, safe, and compliant work