Parts Runner

K-Five Construction Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Five Construction Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Shop/Parts Clerk to support the parts room, handle inventory, and coordinate with mechanics and vendors. This on-site role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely parts delivery.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, drive the company vehicle for parts pickups, and assist with loading/unloading, while maintaining clean work areas and accurate timesheets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, suppliers, mechanics and field personnel.
• Ability to perform minor math computations.
• Valid drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize parts and materials on racks according to bin locations.
• Perform a Pre-Trip inspection on equipment before use.
• Drive company vehicle to pickup and deliver parts.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift (must have/obtain forklift card).
• Maintain stock levels and keep bays clean.
• Perform daily timesheets and light inventory entries.
• Communicate with mechanics to meet parts needs.
• Remove snow around shop and yard.

Skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

• 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
• One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
• Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Safety centered work culture

Receives, stores, and distributes parts, tools, equipment, and products within the shop and field. Operates computer and compiles data from vendor invoices and supporting documents to verify accuracy of billing data and inventory to ensure receipt of items ordered. Maintains shop work benches and floor to a cleanliness and safe environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Sorts and places parts and materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined bin location.
• Completes a Pre-Trip inspection of any piece of equipment before use. (Forklift, Pickup, Lawn Mower, Weed Wacker, etc.)
• Drives company vehicle to pick up and deliver parts and/or materials from shop to parts supplier, mechanic or other locations in the field.
• Loads and unloads trucks by hand or through the use of a forklift. (Must have or be able to obtain a forklift operator card)
• Inspects and maintains stock levels, waste, and supplies such as oil, grease, rags, paper towels, etc.
• Keeps all bays and workstations clean and cleans up behind mechanics and disposes of waste oil.
• Keeps in communication with mechanics in the shop to meet their needs for parts, garbage cleanup, parts requests, etc.
• Replenishes supplies daily, keeps common areas clean.
• Removes snow around shop and yard.
• Checks all lube levels and inspects trucks, forklifts and any equipment prior to use.
• Maintains a detailed daily times sheet of jobs completed.
• Preform physical inventory counts and light computer entries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, suppliers, manufacturers, mechanics and field personnel.
• Ability to do minor math computations.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a heavy shop environment.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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