Quality Inspector

LKQ Corporation; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Newnan, GA is seeking motivated team members to join our warehouse operations. You will clean, inspect, and prepare LKQ parts for shipment, and assist with loading onto semi-trailers.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and basic math for measurements. Prior forklift experience is a plus, and familiarity with Outlook, Word, and Excel helps in coordinating with sales and logistics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0+ years related experience required.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean parts, inspect quality against inventory descriptions.
• Communicate discrepancies with sales reps by email/phone.
• Prepare items for shipment with protective packaging.
• Load semi-trailers and organize racks for transport.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Graph interpretation

Task prioritization

Following directions

Email/phone communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Graphics software

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, andplace 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.