Quality Control Technician

LKQ Corp; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

LKQ Corp is hiring motivated individuals to join our team. You will clean and prepare LKQ parts for shipment, inspect items for quality against inventory records, and communicate discrepancies to sales reps by email or phone. You may load parts for transport using a forklift and assist with other duties as assigned.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 0+ years of related experience; forklift experience preferred. We offer growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math and numerical skills.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Able to follow clear directions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean parts, buff small parts, power wash drivetrain, and clean panels with soap and water.
• Inspect parts for description and quality against inventory records.
• Communicate discrepancies with sales reps via email or phone.

Skills

Numerical skills

Basic communication

Task prioritization

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.

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). 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

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