Parts Warehouse Associate

Kenworth Sales; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

FLEX Card FSAs

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Co. is seeking a Parts Warehouse Associate to join the Salt Lake City, UT team.

The role focuses on receiving and processing stock, picking and filling orders, packing and shipping, and maintaining organized inventory. Duties include processing returns, shipping cores, conducting cycle counts, inspecting freight, researching order discrepancies, and supporting warehouse operations for the sales team.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend English instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in shipping with bills of lading and freight bills.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Forklift operation experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, pick, pack, and ship orders.
• Inspect shipments and maintain inventory accuracy (cycle counts).
• Handle returns and vendor cores; resolve discrepancies.
• Deliver/pickup parts from vendors and customers as needed.
• Support warehouse operations and the sales team.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and supplies.
• Participate in annual inventories and stock checks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping knowledge

Inventory control

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to join an industry leader with 33 service locations that are PremierCare Gold certified and 5 TRP parts stores that are also nationally recognized? After 80 years of supporting the trucking industry by selling quality parts, our commitment to excellence is stronger than ever! Kenworth Sales Co. is looking for a Parts Warehouse Associate to join our Salt Lake City, UT team.

Salary Minimum and Maximum

$20-$24

Background Screening

• Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug‑free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a pre‑employment drug screening.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Parts Warehouse Associate is receiving and processing incoming stock in the warehouse, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse, and pick‑up and delivery of orders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing customer returns, including cores adhering to inspection and return criteria.
• Ship eligible dealer cores and part returns to the originating vendors.
• Ensure accuracy of parts inventory by performing cycle and random bin counts.
• Accept and receive freight from freight companies after inspecting and verifying the condition of shipment and noting of any damage to shipment documents.
• Research discrepancies on orders and/or invoices (e.g., overages, shortages, and duplicate, damaged) for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect parts.
• Pick and pull parts for outgoing parts orders.
• Deliver and pick up parts from vendors and customers as needed.
• Performs a variety of tasks within the warehouse to support warehouse operations and the sales team.
• Maintain work area and surrounding areas for cleanliness, organization, and proper supplies required to perform duties.
• Participates in annual and random physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

Qualifications

Ability to read and comprehend English instructions and information. High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in Shipping: knowledge of bills of lading and freight bills. Packaging Skills: knowledge of how material should be packed to reach its destination economically and without damage. Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skill s. Ability to operate warehouse forklift and complete formal training program.

Working Conditions

This position involves both sedentary and other work. For part of the shift, employee will work at a desk in a warehouse setting doing paperwork, telephoning, and filing. For part of the shift, employee will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers. Lifting of at least 50 lbs. without assistance on a daily basis, as well as heavier loads with forklifts and/or additional assistance will be required. Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Benefits

• Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
• Stability - Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
• History of Excellence - Work for an award‑winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

About the company

Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 38 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions.

An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.