Parts Puller

Lkq-Corporation; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑/

Job summary

Lkq-Corporation is seeking a Parts Handler to perform daily yard or warehouse tasks in a safe, efficient manner. The role involves retrieving and packaging parts, handling paperwork, and pulling work orders while maintaining communication with Sales and Dispatch.

The position requires basic math, ability to use common software tools, and the capacity to work with hand and power tools. A high school diploma or GED is required, with overtime and on-site work expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must demonstrate basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow written/oral instructions.
• Familiarity with Outlook, Word and Excel is preferred.
• Ability to keep simple records and assist with routine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse.
• Find and retrieve parts.
• Package parts for delivery or prepping.
• Handle paperwork related to parts.
• Pull work orders and prep all sheet metal and other orders.
• Use hand tools and power tools to remove parts from cars.
• Operate a forklift or order picker.
• Tag parts properly for destination.
• Communicate with Sales and Dispatch.
• Maintain a clean work area and display a positive attitude.

Skills

Math fundamentals

Basic communication

Record keeping

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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