Parts Coordinator

Colonial Group; Byron Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a full-time Parts Coordinator for the Byron Center, MI location. The role is part of a union position with Operating Engineers Local 324.

The candidate will process parts purchases and sales, actively sell parts, and ensure department profitability while maintaining order and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include inventory checks, receiving and prepping parts for delivery, and supporting internal and external customers with accurate information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in heavy equipment, auto, or truck parts counter.
• Strong communication and basic math skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Process parts purchases and sales.
• Actively sell parts and ask for the sale.
• Ensure profit levels meet department goals.
• Maintain department order and cleanliness.
• Assist in physical inventory counts.
• Prepare parts for delivery and check in/unpack received parts.
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic mechanical understanding

Forklift operation (preferred)

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Epicor/Silk systems

Vendor portals

Reading comprehension

Arithmetic basics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Epicor/Silk systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Vendor web portals

Job description

Our Construction Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Parts Coordinator for our Byron Center, MI location. This is a union position and will be part of Operating Engineers Local 324.

Primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Process parts purchases and sales
• Actively sell parts and ask for the sale
• Ensure profit levels meet department goals
• Ensure customer satisfaction, including internal customers
• Check in, unpack and put away delivered parts
• Pick, package and prepare parts for delivery
• Maintain department order and cleanliness
• Assist in physical inventory counts
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of previous heavy equipment, auto or truck parts counter experience desired
• High school diploma/GED
• Basic mechanical understanding and the ability to identify by sight and by name the parts of an industry related piece of equipment
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism is required
• Proper phone etiquette
• Equipment operation: Forklifts and hydraulic hose making is preferred
• Computer programs - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Epicor/Silk systems, Vendor web portals
• Language Skills - Basic: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability - Basic: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will sit; Occasionally will stand, walk, reach with hands and arms,, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision: To see both close and at a distance, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and see color
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift 26 to 100+ pounds
• Work Environment: Occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts