Quality Control Technician

LKQ Corp; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is hiring for a position that involves cleaning and inspecting auto parts, communicating inventory discrepancies, and preparing items for shipment. The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions.

The job asks for a high school diploma or GED and offers opportunities for growth with benefits, including health coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. Forklift experience is a plus, and the work includes manual lifting and occasional travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean parts and prep for shipment.
• Inspect parts for description and quality against inventory.
• Communicate discrepancies to sales reps via email/phone.
• Prepare small parts for shipping with bubble wrap and protective packaging.
• Load pallets/containers using forklift equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Ability to follow directions

Basic literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Graphics

Job description

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.

Starting pay $18/hr

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).

Must 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 Option

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.