Quality Control Technician

LKQ Corp.; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corp. in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a warehouse associate to clean, inspect, and prepare LKQ products for shipment.

You will inspect parts for description and quality, communicate with sales reps about discrepancies, and prepare items for shipment using protective packaging and proper stacking. In this role you will load semi-trailers with panels and parts, follow clear directions, and perform routine tasks with supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and prepare LKQ products for shipment.
• Inspect parts for description and quality.
• Communicate with sales reps about discrepancies in quality or inventory.
• Prepare for shipment with protective packaging.
• Load semi-trailers to LKQ facilities using a forklift.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arithmetic basics

Outlook

Word

Excel

Graphs interpretation

Written communication

Record keeping

Following directions

Task prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Starting pay

$23/hr

Essential Job Duties

Clean, inspect, and prepare safely LKQ products for shipment and delivery of high-quality parts to our customers.

• 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. Leading With Innovation As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry’s forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations. Join us to shape the future of vehicle repair and customization, where your impact resonates globally. Accelerate Your Career at LKQ Join LKQ, a global force of over 51,000 strong across 1,700 locations. Here, you are a part of a community that drives our success and your career forward. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead the industry with us. Connect With Your Future Let’s discover what you bring to LKQ. Share your talents and aspirations with our recruiters. If there’s a fit, we’ll reach out to explore the possibilities together. Your career journey starts with a conversation. Shape the Future with LKQ Embark on a journey where your work makes a tangible impact on the industry and beyond. LKQ offers a challenging yet rewarding career path filled with opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable future. At LKQ, you're not just joining a team; you're stepping into a role where you can truly thrive. Start your career with us and discover where your journey can take you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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