Warehouse 1st shift

LKQ Corp; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

LKQ Corp in Buffalo, NY is hiring a warehouse associate to perform duties including receiving, stocking, picking, packing and shipping parts. You may operate forklifts and other PIT equipment and keep work areas clean and organized.

Candidates should have up to 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to follow clear instructions and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Up to 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Ability to perform basic math and keep simple records.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow simple instructions.
• Willingness to operate PIT equipment when needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and put away inbound product to designated locations.
• Pick and pull correct product and deliver to staging area or delivery truck.
• Operate manual or powered equipment to move stock as needed.
• Sort and place parts on racks and bins in prescribed order.
• Maintain orderliness and safety in the work area.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

18.00 per hour

Responsibilities can include duties aligned with shipping and/or receiving, processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse. May also be responsible for operating manual/powered equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.

Essential Job Duties

• Receive and put away inbound product to designated location.
• Pick/pull correct product from the appropriate locations and delivering to staging area/delivery truck.
• Operate a manual/powered equipment to transport product in and about warehouse.
• Sort and place parts and supplies on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Maintain orderliness and housekeeping of assigned work areas.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

Up to 1 year of work related experience.

Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Warehouse, or similar, work environment, prior PIT (forklift, order picker, etc) experience.

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 provide 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 of time. 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.