Quality Control Technician

LKQ Corp; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO for Parental Leave

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Crystal River, FL is hiring for a warehouse associate to perform parts cleaning, inspection, and shipment preparation. You will communicate discrepancies with sales reps and assist with loading trailers using a forklift while maintaining safety and inventory accuracy.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, basic math and MS Office familiarity, and forklift experience. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean parts: buff small parts, power wash drive train, and clean panels with soap and water.
• Inspect parts for description and inventory quality.
• Communicate discrepancies with sales reps via email or phone.
• Prepare for shipment: bubble wrap small parts, box them, protect bumpers and doors.
• Load semi-trailers to LKQ facilities using a forklift.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Outlook familiarity

Word/Excel familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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.

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.