Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Lithia Motors; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading automotive dealership as a Shipping and Receiving Associate. In this role, you will be pivotal in managing inventory and ensuring timely deliveries while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and possesses strong logistics skills. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, along with opportunities for professional development. If you're looking to make an impact in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Prior experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate forklifts or pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate parts inventory and assist with routine audits.
• Deliver parts to technicians and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Logistics Management

Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Barcode Scanners

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dealership: L0053 Subaru of Spokane

Pay: Range of $19.50-$21 hourly

Schedule: 9 am-5 pm Tuesday through Saturday

Come be a part of the Automotive Industry future with the Lithia Motors family, a publicly traded (NYSE:LAD) Fortune 500 Company on the fast track.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and organized individual to join our team as a Shipping and Receiving Associate. The ideal candidate is someone with strong logistics and inventory management skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy and efficiency.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control (automotive dealership experience is a plus)
• Must be meticulous when inspecting deliveries, checking packing slips, and entering data into inventory systems.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and operate forklifts or pallet jacks if needed.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems, barcode scanners, and basic computer tasks (Microsoft Office, email, etc.).
• Ability to keep the parts department and storage areas clean, labeled, and properly stocked.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication with team members, vendors, and delivery personnel.
• Able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deliveries, and work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service keeping in mind that our customer’s perspective comes first. This individual maintains accurate parts inventory and assists the Parts department with routine audits, parts organization and tracking. The Shipping & Receiving clerk ships, delivers, and receives parts orders.

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with Wholesale and retail customers.
• Assist all customers promptly and professionally including retail and service. Communication must be clear and concise.
• Maintain parts inventory, including stocking shelves, organizing bins, binning new parts and recording the location, conducting perpetual bin audits, and maintaining special order bins.
• Maintain a delivery board with departure times and destinations.
• Maintain a detailed delivery log when handling returns and funds.
• Assist in Physical Parts Inventory annually.
• Deliver parts to technicians or part recipients; pull orders for counter persons when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; all materials stored below the counter area.
• Immediately notify the parts manager of damaged parts or shortages.
• Answer telephone and greet customers in a friendly and professional manner in accordance with Incoming Telephone Call (ITC) standards.
• Complete all applicable Lithia and manufacturer training required for certification.
• Sweep floors and empty trash containers daily, and maintain a clean parts department.
• Maintain a clean delivery vehicle. Drive cautiously and safely staying within the laws of the road.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Automotive dealership service experience is a plus.
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of computers.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.