Parts Specialist

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment dealership is looking for a Parts Specialist in Charleston, IL. This full-time role involves assisting customers with parts inquiries, inventory management, and provides extensive paid training. The company offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive working culture focused on employee growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick days, holidays

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a customer service role.
• Experience at parts counter is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in-store and over the phone with parts inquiries.
• Process incoming shipments and restock inventory.
• Inspect parts for defects and manage returns.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parts Specialist

Charleston, IL
Full-Time

About Vermeer Midwest

At Vermeer Midwest, we’re not your average equipment dealership. We’re a family-owned company built on strong values, hard work, and a team-first culture. Every day, our people roll up their sleeves and make a real impact—for each other, our customers, and our communities. If you're ready to be Equipped to Do More, we’d love to meet you.

Pay:$21-$24 hourly + Overtime

Schedule:

Day Shift

Monday to Friday

As a Parts Specialist, you’ll be the go-to expert for customers needing parts and accessories for heavy equipment. This hands-on role combines customer service with inventory and stockroom operations. You’ll work closely with our service team and receive paid, on-the-job training to grow your skills.

What You’ll Do

• Assist customers in-store and over the phone with parts inquiries
• Use catalogs, schematics, and systems to identify needed parts
• Process incoming shipments and restock inventory
• Accurately fill customer and service department orders
• Prepare invoices, sales receipts, and related documentation
• Perform inventory checks and help maintain organized stock
• Inspect parts for defects and manager returns or substitutions

What You Bring

• A High School diploma or GED with 1+ year in a customer service role (parts counter experience a plus)
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and general computer proficiency.
• Ability to life up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We offer a supportive environment that provides opportunities for growth and development. You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, while working in a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and doing what’s right – for our team members, our customers and our communities.

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision
• Financial Perks: 401(k), profit sharing
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick days, holidays
• Protection: Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance

If you’re organized, motivated, and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!

Vermeer Midwest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.