Parts And Delivery Associate

Southern States Toyotalift

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Southern States Toyotalift is seeking a Parts Associate to support internal and external customers with parts and accessories. You will maintain consignment inventories, perform weekly customer visits, and ensure timely deliveries and stock replenishment.

The role involves forklift operation after safety training and regular collaboration with the Parts Manager. Applicants should have a clean driving record, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

Qualifications

Clean driving record and valid driver's license required.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Strong verbal and written communication with customers and colleagues.
Willingness to learn Toyota and Raymond Parts catalogs.
Proficiency with MS Office; basic computer literacy and Windows XP knowledge.
Typing 25+ words per minute and strong time management.
Able to multi-task, stay focused, and work safely in a warehouse environment.
Demonstrated problem solving and adaptability in changing conditions.
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and operate company safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain customer consignment inventories by tracking and replenishing parts.
Visit customer locations weekly and perform physical counts.
Log variances and ensure replenishment for next visit.
Maintain consignment logs with customer data and stocking updates.
Deliver parts in company vehicle and assist with loading/unloading.
Prepare and provide accurate quotes and invoices for parts.
Participate in inventory management and ensure accurate records.
Operate forklift after safety training certification.
Support technicians with parts replenishment and deliveries.
Assist with occasional on-site duties such as packaging, displays, or counts.

Skills

Clean driving record

Organizational skills

Reading & comprehension

Verbal & written communication

Customer interaction

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Typing 25+ wpm

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Safety & compliance awareness

Ability to lift up to 55 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Parts Specialist Certification P1 or P2 (desirable)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Office Status: (Office, Hybrid, Remote) Office

Travel: Up to 95% local travel

Reports to: Parts Manager

Direct Reports: None

Position Purpose

Contribute to making Southern States Material Handling a leader in the material handling industry by supporting internal and external customers in supplying parts and accessories, and processing all parts needs, assisting to maintain an effective parts inventory, and delivery of parts to customers for standard deliveries or pick-ups and the effective management of customer consignment lockers.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Maintain customer consignment physical inventories by tracking and replenishing parts and accessories.
Visit assigned customer locations weekly and perform physical count of parts inventory.
Log the difference between what customer has versus predetermined set level ensuring that next time customer location is visited, this used inventory is replenished.
Maintain a log on each customer consignment that shows customer name, last inventory date and last parts stocking update.
In a safe and timely manner, perform parts deliveries in a company vehicle to pick up and/or deliver parts.
Gather parts to fulfill orders and load them into delivery vehicle.
Unload parts at customer location according to their specifications.
Review any suggestions for stocking amounts/levels with Parts manager before making or suggesting changes with customer.
While at customer sites, survey regularly for additional sales/solutions opportunities.
Adhere to all company safety, safe driving, and compliance regulations and company policy.
Always focus on safety while driving and delivering parts following all State and federal mandated traffic laws and regulations.
Ensure SSMH delivery vehicles are returned to the branch nightly unless specifically approved by the Branch Operations Manager.
Any other duties assigned needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values.
If consignment duties are complete for the day/week, perform standard parts associate duties (see below).

Parts Associate Major Responsibilities:

Answer incoming parts calls and process customer orders.
Process parts orders for road and shop technicians.
Assist and interact with walk-in customers, supporting parts needs & providing exceptional customer service.
Process part orders in a timely and efficient manner.
Lookup parts in inventory and electronic catalogs supplying the correct part identification and retrieval.
Create sales quotes and invoices providing accurately priced parts and accessories.
Participate in inventory management by receiving, stocking, and maintaining inventory in a clean and organized manner.
Maintain accurate inventory records of stock levels and replenish when needed.
Ensure proper documentation of all transactions and returns is completed.
Operate a forklift to assist in loading/unloading parts and managing inventory as required at branch location. *Only after Safety & Operator Training has been certified.
Participate in Service Van Parts replenishment to support technicians.
Additional duties may include occasionally delivering parts to customer locations, pressing tires, preparing displays, or participating in inventory counts.

Qualifications

Must have a clean driving record and Valid Driver’s license.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions one-on-one and in small groups with customers, managers, and other employees.
Willingness to learn the Toyota and Raymond Parts catalogue.
Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook
Windows XP knowledge
Ability to type 25+ wpm.
Goal-oriented and ability to self-start and take on new challenges.
Demonstrate above average time management, creativity, and cooperation skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple assignments and tasks and set priorities, as well as adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

Education and Experience

1-2 years in parts sales preferred.
Forklift or material handling parts sales experience or product knowledge is highly desirable.
High school diploma or GED
At least 12 months related work experience, or combination of education and work experience
Current ASE Parts Specialist Certification P1 or P2 is highly desirable.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Must have a clean driving record and be able to produce a valid driver’s license.

Nature and Scope

Position reports to the Parts Manager with accountability to the Branch Operations Manager.

The SSMH general working environment consists of moving machinery and mechanical parts in outdoor areas and office work in indoor areas. This role requires frequently driving in a company vehicle to pick up and/or deliver parts around local territory, working at a desk using a computer, and frequently walking in the shop area, customer location, painting area, and other areas of the facility, which have moving machinery and dusty, noisy, and drafty environments may be necessary. Fumes, airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals may be present in outdoor, well-ventilated areas. These areas involve walking on a concrete floor which may have temporary cracks appearing in the floor, causing an uneven walking surface. Safety Shoes will be required to be worn depending on the work area environment.

Physical & Mental Job Requirements

The majority of this position requires travel by company vehicle and will require prolonged periods of sitting and driving in light to heavy traffic. At times, this position will require travel to other branches in Florida and Georgia. This role may also require sitting at a desk utilizing a computer and monitor frequently - 75%. Visual fatigue may happen with extended periods of computer use. Walking up and down stairs, on carpet, tile, and concrete areas is necessary in this position – 50%. Outside exposure is present in this position, depending on customer or delivery needs - 30%. Of an 8-hour workday, the employee would typically spend time doing the following: standing 15%; walking 15%; sitting 60%; using hands and arms100%; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 10%; hearing and talking 100%. The ability to learn, remember, focus, and integrate information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehension will be needed 100%. In this position, moderate noise is expected, examples include typical warehouse, machinery, and business office noise from computers and printers and exposure to noise from light foot traffic. Distance/near clear vision is critical. Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

Job Description

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain an inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role, and associates may be asked to assist with other duties. This description supersedes any previous documentation for this role. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

About Southern States Material Handling

We are Florida & Central Georgia’s source for Material Handling Solutions with branches throughout Tampa, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Orlando, Ocala, Jacksonville, Columbus, Albany, Macon, and Valdosta. We offer a wide range of material handling solutions for new and used equipment rentals and sales. As a leading provider of Toyota forklifts for over 70 years and Raymond forklifts for over 20 years, our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction is unmatched. Our comprehensive offerings include OSHA-compliant operator training, forklift parts and maintenance, fleet management services, advanced automation engineering and design, and more.

SSMH is dedicated to delivering innovation, excellence, and top-notch customer service.

Our Mission: To sustain continuous profitable growth by providing the best customer experience.

Our Purpose: To help our client customers achieve competitive advantage and improve their profits, safety, and productivity.

Our Vision: To be the most successful and respected material handling solution provider.

Our Values: Continuously Innovate, Exceed Expectations, and Faithfully Serve

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