Rack Operator: Safety-First Auto Salvage & Recycling

Pull-A-Part; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (L​

FREE Life & Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Based

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

On-the-Job Training & Career Growth

Employee Referral Bonus ($500)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Pull-A-Part in Akron, OH is seeking a Rack Operator to safely operate and maintain rack systems used to process and prepare vehicles for recycling. You will drain fluids, secure vehicles, and prep parts while upholding safety and environmental standards.

You will work Monday–Friday with occasional overtime, weekends or holidays. Candidates should have basic automotive knowledge, experience with hand and power tools, and a willingness to work in outdoor industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• General automotive mechanical knowledge.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Preferred: Experience with heavy equipment (loaders, forklifts, hydraulics, etc.).
• Basic auto parts knowledge.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Promote a “Safety First” and “Environmental Stewardship” culture
• Operate racks, hand tools, and fixed equipment (air compressors, hydraulic shears, CFC recovery units, etc.)
• Safely secure vehicles on racks and remove fluids, catalytic converters, and designated parts
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment; report needed repairs to supervisors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Support vehicle preparation and ensure accurate inventory tracking
• Work collaboratively with teammates to meet daily goals
• Follow company policies, safety procedures, and dress code (including PPE)
• Commit to standard production hours (Monday–Friday) with occasional overtime, weekends, or holidays

Skills

Safety awareness

Automotive knowledge

Hand tools

Power tools

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Basic IT skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Air compressors

Hydraulic shears

CFC recovery units

Job description

Pull-A-Part in Akron, OH is seeking a Rack Operator to safely operate and maintain rack systems used to process and prepare vehicles for recycling. You will drain fluids, secure vehicles, and prep parts while upholding safety and environmental standards.

You will work Monday–Friday with occasional overtime, weekends or holidays. Candidates should have basic automotive knowledge, experience with hand and power tools, and a willingness to work in outdoor industrial settings.