Yard Lead - Auto Parts Processing & Logistics

Pick Your Part; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LKQ in Chicago, IL seeks a lead yard associate to remove parts from cars outdoors, review work, allocate resources, and provide solutions to staff. Role involves forklift or loader operation, debris removal, battery testing, and staging cars in the yard.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong math and Excel skills. Compliance with EPA/OSHA and PPE is required, with opportunities for growth within the LKQ network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience required; fully competent in job requirements.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead peers by reviewing work, allocating resources, and solving routine issues.
• Operate forklift or loader to move cars between processing and yard.
• Clean debris from cars before processing.
• Pull batteries for testing and resale; bring charged batteries to retail.
• Stage or pull cars in yard with Loader Operator.
• Walk yard and manage debris removal from cars.
• Dismantle tires and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Adhere to EPA and OSHA regulations and wear PPE.
• Follow company policies and support quality improvement.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Reading/comprehension

Attention to detail

Math skills

Outlook/Word/Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

LKQ in Chicago, IL seeks a lead yard associate to remove parts from cars outdoors, review work, allocate resources, and provide solutions to staff. Role involves forklift or loader operation, debris removal, battery testing, and staging cars in the yard.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong math and Excel skills. Compliance with EPA/OSHA and PPE is required, with opportunities for growth within the LKQ network.