Salvage Yard Worker

LKQ Corp.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑/

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corp. is hiring a Salvage Yard Worker in the Toledo, OH area. The role involves locating and removing parts from vehicles in the yard, verifying inventories, and preparing items for delivery to customers.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, staging parts, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while following EPA and OSHA guidelines. No specific salary is listed, but the position offers full-time hours and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required; forklift certification beneficial.
• Ability to perform basic math and keep simple records.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Locate and remove parts from vehicles in the yard in a safe manner.
• Receive labels and pull parts to order.
• Inspect parts and report damage to supervisor.
• Stage parts for delivery drivers and load onto vehicles.
• Operate a forklift or order picker to move parts around warehouse.
• Maintain order and housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

## Salvage Yard WorkerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: 1811 Toledo, OH - Goody'stime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R71988### 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. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Monday - Friday 8am - 430pm Locate and remove parts from vehicles in the yard in a safe manner.**Essential Job Duties****Full Service Essential Job Duties:*** Receive labels from the supervisor for parts to be pulled.* Pull, and retrieve parts from vehicles in the yard.* Inspect part and notify the supervisor of any damage.* Stage part for delivery driver.* Operate a forklift or order selector to transport parts in and about the warehouse.* Sort and place parts and supplies on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.* Respond to customer counter sales immediately by receiving orders, pulling products and loading them into the customer vehicle.* Verify in-stock position on product for inside sales staff.* Classify all returns according to the integrity and condition of parts and prepare necessary forms for inventory adjustments.* Check in defective parts and enter them into the computer system for vendor return.* Sign off on all deleted tickets, explaining the reason.* Load trucks according to the delivery schedule and perform a final check-off of the parts loaded.* Put wheel cores in the staging area for return to remanufacturing facilities.* Maintain orderliness and housekeeping of assigned work areas.* Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement system.**Self Service Essential Job Duties:*** Could operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving cars from the process to the yard.* Clean out debris from cars before they go into the processing area.* Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area.* Work with the Loader Operator to properly stage or pull cars in the yard.* Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.* Dismantle tires.* Maintain a safe and clean work environment.* Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.* Wear all required PPE.* Comply with established company policies and procedures.**Supervisory Responsibilities*** Not responsible for supervising employees.**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**Minimum Requirements****Education & Experience*** 0+ years of experience required.* Full Service: 0+ years of warehouse-related experience, supplemented by on-the-job training, to learn duties, nature of work performed, procedures, work methods, to become familiar with the company's products, locations, machines and equipment, operating methods, and to attain proficiency requirements and to fully assume responsibilities of the job.**Preferred** **Requirements*** High School Diploma/GED* Forklift certification beneficial.**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities*** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.* Basic computer skills.* Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.* Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions and procedures.* Follows standard procedures with no decision-making involved.* Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.* Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.**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.Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.