Shop Helper

Jx-Enterprise; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

JX Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Shop Helper in Morton, Illinois. The role supports the Service Department by keeping the shop clean, delivering parts to technicians, and interacting with customers in a courteous manner.

You will assist in boosting technician efficiency and participate in learning opportunities to grow with the team. The position operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a focus on teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• General mechanical knowledge or aptitude required.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred or ability to obtain.
• Forklift operation ability is beneficial.
• Mindset with curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall cleanliness of the shop to meet high standards.
• Deliver parts to shop technicians to support timely service.
• Interact with customers in a diplomatic and courteous manner.
• Assist technicians to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Engage in learning modules and personal/professional development.
• Help other technicians and contribute to continuous growth.
• Drive trucks as directed to pull in/out of the shop.
• Collaborate with team and leadership to enhance customer experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the business.

Skills

High School Diploma

Mechanical aptitude

Valid Driver's License

CDL

Forklift Operation

Growth Mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your Next Big Career Move: Shop Helper

Join the Driving Force Behind JX Enterprises! Why Choose JX?

At JX Enterprises and Truck Center, we are more than trucks. As a third-generation, family-owned industry leader with over 50 years of history, 30+ locations, and 1,200+ dedicated employees, we know our people are the driving force behind everything we do. We don’t just offer jobs, we build rewarding long-term careers in a supportive, growth-oriented team environment.

When you join JX, you become a part of a culture defined by our values of Honoring Commitments, Creating Positive Experiences, Fostering Lifelong Learning, Exhibiting Pioneering Spirit, and Demonstrating Good Stewardship permeates every aspect of our company. We have a deep commitment to giving back to our local communities through our employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation.

Your Next Big Career Move: Shop Helper located in Morton, Illinois.

The Opportunity (Job Purpose):

Are you ready to make a visible impact? As our next Shop Helper, you will play a crucial role in keeping our Service Department running smoothly. We are looking for an energetic, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is eager to grow with us.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day (Essential Duties & Responsibilities):

• Overall Cleanliness of Shop: Maintaining a consistently clean environment in the shop, ensuring it meets our high standards and reflects our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our operation.
• Delivering Parts: Facilitating the swift and efficient delivery of parts to shop technicians, directly contributing to our ability to honor commitments to timely service.
• Customer Interaction: Interacting with customers in a manner that is diplomatic and courteous, fostering positive experiences that build loyalty and satisfaction.
• Supporting Technician Efficiency: Assisting in tasks that increase technician proficiency and efficiency, thereby enhancing the overall service experience for our customers.
• Engagement in Learning Modules: Actively participating in learning opportunities, showing a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Assisting Other Technicians: Learning through hands-on experience by helping other technicians, embodying our value of continuous growth and improvement.
• Driving Trucks: Taking initiative to pull trucks into and out of the shop as directed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute to the team's success in various capacities.
• Collaborate closely with team members and leadership to continuously cultivate positive experiences for our customers.
• Perform other dynamic duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Skills):

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• General mechanical knowledge or aptitude required
• Valid driver’s license required
• CDL required, or ability to obtain
• Ability to drive a forklift
• Mindset: A curious mindset with an entrepreneurial "pioneering spirit," strong integrity, and a passion for continuous professional development.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand and walk; lift and carry up to 75 pounds; simple grasp, firm grasp and fine manipulation; work near moving mechanical equipment; use a variety of air tools and basic hand tools; use safety glasses, gloves, and shoes; talk or hear.

What’s In It For You? (The Perks & Benefits)

We believe in taking care of our people. JX Enterprises offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being.

JX Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.