parts puller

LKQ Corp.; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; 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‑/

Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The Parts Handler at LKQ Corp. in Savannah, GA handles daily yard/warehouse activities, retrieving and packaging automotive parts, and performing related paperwork. You may operate a forklift, pull work orders, and prep sheet metal orders while keeping work areas clean and safe.

Strong math and basic MS Office skills help track parts and communicate with Sales/Dispatch. High school diploma or GED is required; familiarity with automotive parts is preferred, and proper PPE usage is expected in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to add/subtract/multiply/divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to interpret graphs.
• May need to lift up to 75–100 pounds and operate PPE protocols.
• Good communication with Sales and Dispatch and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver around yard or warehouse and retrieve parts.
• Package parts for delivery or prepping and handle related paperwork.
• Pull work orders and prep sheet metal and other orders.
• Tag parts for destination and maintain clean work area.
• Operate forklift or order picker when required and communicate with team.

Skills

Math arithmetic

Rates & Ratios

Graphs interpretation

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Oral communication

Record keeping

Procedural guidance understanding

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools & power tools

Powered industrial truck (forklift)

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

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