Parts Counter Specialist, Heavy

Altorfer Cat; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Parts Counter Specialist for a full-time role that supports customer service and operations in the Parts Department. The ideal candidate must handle sales processing, assist with part inquiries, and maintain excellent organization skills. This entry-level position requires a positive attitude and readiness to engage in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Family-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills required.
• Previous parts counter or shop experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by looking up part numbers in equipment parts books or online.
• Process parts counter sales and complete necessary paperwork.
• Maintain organization and data entry in the system.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

General math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

UPS Worldship

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Hours vary from 700 am - 500 pm Monday – Friday, overtime and Saturdays as required

Primary responsibilities include the following for the Parts Department

• Look up part numbers in equipment parts books or online resources and assist customers.
• Assist with customer parts counter sales processing.
• Complete required paperwork and computer data entry.
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be a self-starter with good time management, planning, and organizational skills with a commitment to detail.
• Previous parts counter or shop experience for a heavy equipment dealer a plus.
• Must have a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong computer skills required and familiar with programs such as UPS Worldship, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills (written, e-mail, and verbal) are necessary.
• Must be able to handle general math calculations with money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Able to lift 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).
  
  
  

This position works in both office and warehouse environments. May, on a continuous basis sit at a desk for long periods of time, answer phone calls and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email. May on a continuous basis, walk, bend and lift up to 75 pounds. The wearing of approved safety equipment (i.e. safety glasses with side shields and steel toe footwear) is required. Noise level in the office is usually low and the noise level in the warehouse may range from low to moderate. Must be flexible during peak season working overtime as needed. Occasional local travel may be required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is crucial to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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