Parts Specialist

Generac; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Power Systems, a full-service distributor of Generac equipment, seeks a Parts Specialist to manage inventory, receive and ship materials, and support daily warehousing operations. This role requires forklift operation, box-truck driving, and precise data entry in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include parts pickup/delivery, cycle counts, and maintaining a safe, organized stockroom. Travel to remote sites and occasional emergency deliveries may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data/web-based systems.
• Able to drive a box truck and operate a forklift.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive material and equipment and verify packing slips against purchase orders.
• Pick up and deliver parts for customers and vendors as needed.
• Store materials in system-designated locations for inventory control.
• Organize and consolidate inventory to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain rack/shelf accessibility at all times.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Process daily transactions for material movements in the stockroom.
• Maintain a neat, safe work environment and comply with PPE policies.
• Travel to remote storage sites for counts and organization as needed.
• Support facility projects and special tasks as required.
• Make emergency deliveries as needed.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Box truck driving

Forklift operation

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are Wolverine Power Systems, a leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals.

Powering Michigan since 1997, we pride ourselves on an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding service for our customers. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions providing sales, service and rentals.

The Parts Specialist performs driving, material handling, and inventory coordinating duties to ensure that all materials received, issued, and shipped out of the organization are completed at maximum productivity and efficiency. This position performs inventory control, order staging, and material requisitioning and ensures proper storage and maintenance of all direct and indirect materials. The Parts Specialist also ensures that materials are placed in their proper locations and are available for issue when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming material & equipment (with forklift as needed) and verify packing slips and goods received against purchase orders.
• Pick up and deliver parts for customers and vendors as needed.
• Store materials in system-designated locations or areas for maximum inventory control and accountability.
• Organize and continually consolidate inventory to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain rack/shelf accessibility at all times.
• Perform cycle count and activities as scheduled, reconciling all discrepancies.
• Perform daily computer transactions for all material movements in and out of the stockroom.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment including facility, yard and shop.
• Operate various material handling equipment, including forklift, pallet, and other material handling equipment as specified.
• Shuttle fleet vehicles to the local vehicle maintenance shop as needed.
• Help warehouse team with facility projects, pressure wash equipment as needed, daily trash and recycling removal from warehouse.
• Travel in company vehicles to remote warehouse storage sites (during normal work hours) to perform monthly cycle counts and organize stockrooms as needed.
• Participate in problem-solving and other work improvement efforts.
• Pick up inventory against kit list requirements from service delivery schedules as needed.
• Make emergency deliveries in company vehicles during and after hours if needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Two years of related experience in delivering parts and equipment.
• Two years warehouse/stockroom environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products and data/web-based systems.
• Ability to drive a box truck.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Forklift Operator Certification/PIT License or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Medical Certification Card (DOT); or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or byproducts. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies. The employee must be able to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, snow, and ice. The employee may be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and have the ability to drive a heavy-duty truck on a daily basis. Up to 50% travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.