Parts Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition educational assistance programs

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading auto parts retailer in Palatka, FL is seeking a Parts Specialist to deliver excellent customer service and assist in store operations. This part-time role emphasizes multitasking and customer interaction, with opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates should have a customer-centric approach and possibly some familiarity with automotive parts. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Must be able to multitask, handling customers on the phone and in the store.
• Fluency in multiple languages is highly desired.
• Familiar with automotive parts, cataloging, weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service.
• ASE certification is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level service to retail and installer customers.
• Assist customers with selecting merchandise.
• Resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
• Perform daily operational tasks including cash handling.
• Maintain cash drawer and process payments.
• Assist with stock updates, planograms, and shelf replenishment.
• Operate store equipment after training and meet requirements.
• Provide in-store services where allowed by law (e.g., wipers, batteries).
• Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle if needed.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Multi-tasking

Matching alphanumeric sequences

Familiarity with automotive parts

Fluency in multiple languages

ASE certification

Job description

Overview

The Parts Specialist will provide all retail and installer customers with a high level of service. This position will also support store management in the accomplishment of assigned tasks. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow and promote all company customer service programs, such as Hi-5, Low Price Guarantee, Rock the Call, Related Selling, Rock the Lot, and related initiatives.
• Promptly greet retail and walk-in customers in a friendly, courteous manner and assist them in selecting merchandise.
• Assist managers and/or installer service specialists in serving professional customers as needed and directed.
• Complete assigned company training relevant to the position.
• Provide excellent service to customers calling the store by answering all calls per company policy, looking up parts and quoting prices, recommending premium and related items, and offering the Low-Price Guarantee.
• Maintain and secure the cash drawer, accept cash and/or checks, make change accurately, and process credit card transactions.
• Process exchanges and returns for credit in a friendly manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
• Assist with daily image maker and planogram updates, including freight receipt, stocking shelves, fronting and facing, cleaning, etc.
• Perform daily operational tasks such as preparing new, core, and warranty merchandise returns for shipment to the distribution center, and assist with monthly stock adjustments and inventory cycle counts.
• Operate brake lathe and other store test equipment after training and company requirements are met.
• Perform in-store services for customers where state and local laws allow (e.g., install wipers, test and charge batteries, test charging system, scan vehicle trouble codes, replace headlight capsules).
• Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle to make deliveries when business needs dictate (driving record must meet company eligibility requirements).
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills / Education / Knowledge / Experience / Abilities

• Required: Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Required: Ability to provide outstanding, friendly and professional customer service.
• Required: Must be able to multitask, handling customers on the phone and in the store at the same time.
• Desired: Familiar with automotive parts, cataloging, weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service.
• Desired: ASE certification.
• Desired: Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish highly desired).

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone] option, and provide your requested accommodation and position details.

Senioriy level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Retail

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