Quality Control Tech

LKQ; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

LKQ in Newnan, GA is seeking a Quality Control Tech to clean, inspect, and prepare LKQ parts for shipment. You will ensure parts match descriptions and inventory quality, communicate discrepancies to sales reps, and help load vehicles for transport.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED and may require forklift experience. Essential duties include packing, safeguarding small parts, and maintaining quality standards while working with team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 0+ years of related experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean parts – buff small parts and clean panels.
• Inspect parts against description and inventory quality.
• Communicate discrepancies with sales reps via email/phone.
• Prepare parts for shipment with protective packaging.
• Load semi-trailers to LKQ facilities using fork truck as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Graphics

Forklift (equipment)

Job description

## Quality Control TechApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: 1894 Newnan, GA - GPStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R71758### Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Clean, inspect, and prepare safely LKQ products for shipment and delivery of high-quality parts to our customers.**Essential Job Duties*** Clean parts – buff small parts, power wash the drive train, and clean panels with soap and water. Inspect parts – matching description and quality to how they were inventoried.* Communicate with sales reps – Using email and/or phone to describe any discrepancies in quality or inventory of the part.* Prepare for shipment – protect all small parts with bubble wrap and place them in a cardboard box, wrap bumpers with a protective cover, and place doors in racks divided by foam pads.* Load semi-trailers going to other LKQ facilities – prepare racks with panels and small parts to be loaded on semi-trailers via a fork truck.* Assume other duties as assigned.**Supervisory Responsibilities*** Not responsible for supervising employees.**Basic Qualifications****Education & Experience*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent.* 0+ years of related experience required.**Preferred** **Qualifications*** Forklift experience.**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities*** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.* Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics.* Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures.* Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.* Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.* Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities; works closely with supervisor/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction.* Prioritize assigned and routine tasks. Handle appropriately.**Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment*** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.* The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.* Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).* Just be able to lift up to 75 pounds.**Benefits*** Health/Dental/Vision Insurance* Paid Time Off* Paid Parental Leave* Fertility Coverage* 401k with Generous Company Match* Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability* Short-Term Disability* Employee Assistance Program* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee Discounts* PNC Daily Pay OptionJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.