Parts Associate

Jobtailor; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kansas City is seeking a detail-oriented parts clerk to source, order, and manage inventory for construction equipment and automotive parts. You will assist customers in person, by phone, and by email to identify needs and fulfill orders.

The role requires basic computer skills, teamwork, and strong communication, plus a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. You will work with technicians and vendors to ensure availability and timely delivery while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Parts experience in construction equipment and/or automotive industry.
• Basic computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong teamwork and written/verbal communication; multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma and valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Source, order, and manage inventory for construction equipment and automotive parts.
• Assist customers in person, by phone, and via email to identify and fulfill parts needs.
• Process parts orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain organized inventory records and update systems as stock levels change.
• Collaborate with technicians and service teams to ensure the right parts are available for repairs.
• Research and price parts, including special orders and hard-to-find items.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to support pricing and availability.
• Provide safe, superior customer service on every interaction.
• Support warehouse organization, including receiving, stocking, and cycle counts.

Skills

Construction equipment parts

Automotive parts

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Valid Driver's License

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

• Source, order, and manage inventory for construction equipment and/or automotive parts
• Assist customers in person, by phone, and via email to identify and fulfill parts needs
• Process parts orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery
• Maintain organized inventory records and update systems as stock levels change
• Collaborate with technicians and service teams to ensure the right parts are available for repairs
• Research and price parts, including special orders and hard-to-find items
• Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to support competitive pricing and availability
• Provide safe, superior customer service on every interaction
• Support warehouse organization, including receiving, stocking, and cycle counts

Requirements

• Parts experience in construction equipment and/or automotive industry
• Basic computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong teamwork, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safe, superior customer service as a top priority
• High school diploma and valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sourcing, ordering, and managing inventory for construction equipment and automotive parts, while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining organized inventory records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Parts Experience in Construction Equipment
• Parts Experience in Automotive Industry
• Customer Service Commitment
• Basic Computer Skills
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Management
• Order Processing
• Parts Research
• Pricing Parts
• Cycle Counts

Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Multi-tasking
• Customer Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Equipment
• Automotive Parts
• Vendor Relationships
• Warehouse Organization
• Safe Customer Service

Tools & Technologies

• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Excel