Parts Puller

LKQ Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑/

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our Parts Handler team in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves safe handling of parts in the yard or warehouse, retrieving items, packaging, and processing paperwork.

You will use hand tools, power tools, and a forklift or order picker, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math, and familiarity with MS Office for simple records.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with basic math and measurements.
• Familiarity with MS Office for simple record-keeping.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse.
• Find and retrieve parts for orders.
• Package parts for delivery or prep.
• Handle paperwork associated with parts.
• Pull work orders and use hand/power tools as needed.
• Operate a forklift or order picker and prep sheet metal orders.
• Tag parts for destination and communicate with Sales/Dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow directions.

Skills

Math Skills

MS Office

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Work Autonomy

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Hand Tools

Order Picker

Power Tools

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

The Parts Handler is responsible for performing day-to-day activities of the Production Yard or Warehouse in accordance with current federal, state/provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing this facility. This position may be directed by the Production/Yard Leader to assure that the parts are handled in a safe, efficient, and proper manner.

Essential Job Duties

• Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse.
• Find/Retrieve parts.
• Package parts for delivery/or prepping
• Any paperwork involved with the parts.
• Pull work orders.
• Use hand tools and power tools to remove parts from cars.
• Operate a powered industrial truck (forklift) or order picker.
• Pull and prep all sheet metal and other orders.
• Tag all parts properly for the destination.
• Communicate with Sales and Dispatch.
• Must display a positive and friendly attitude as well as appropriate behavior during work hours.
• Cleanliness must be maintained in the work area.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.

Preferred Requirements

• A working knowledge of automotive parts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
• Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities; works closely with supervisor/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Prioritize assigned and routine tasks. Handle appropriately.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. On occasions, an employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.