Yard Worker

LKQ; Aurora, City of Rochester (IL, CO, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Yard Workers to join their team in a dynamic and engaging environment. As a Yard Worker, you will play a crucial role in removing parts from vehicles while ensuring top-notch customer service. This role offers the chance to work with enthusiastic individuals and contribute to operational excellence. You'll be responsible for various tasks, including operating forklifts, sorting parts, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; forklift operation skills needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Remove parts from vehicles and maintain excellent customer service.
• Operate forklift to transport parts and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Customer Service

Teamwork

Basic Math Skills

Reading Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

As a part of our continued growth, we are looking for dedicated and passionate Yard Workers. As a Yard Worker, you will be responsible for removing parts from cars in our yard while maintaining excellent customer service to internal and external customers. We seek candidates who are extremely motivated and excited about the opportunity to support all operational processes and procedures. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic individuals, you’ll enjoy a career with us!

Responsibilities:

• Receives labels from supervisor for parts to be pulled.
• Pulls and retrieves parts from vehicles in the yard.
• Inspects parts and notifies supervisor of any damage.
• Operates a forklift or order selector to transport parts in and about the warehouse.
• Sorts and places parts and supplies on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Responds to customer counter sales immediately by receiving orders, pulling products, and loading them into the customer vehicle.
• Verifies in-stock position on products for inside sales staff.
• Classifies all returns according to integrity and condition of parts, and prepares necessary forms for inventory adjustments.
• Checks in defective parts and enters them into the computer system for return to vendor.
• Signs off on all delete tickets, providing an explanation as to the reason.
• Loads trucks according to the delivery schedule and performs a final check off of parts loaded.
• Puts wheel cores in staging area for return to remanufacturing facilities.
• Maintains orderliness and housekeeping of assigned work areas.
• Complies with established company policies and procedures.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.
• Could operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving cars from process to the yard.
• Cleans out debris from cars before they go into the processing area.
• Pulls out batteries to be tested for resale and brings charged batteries to the retail area.
• Works with Loader Operator to stage cars or pull cars in the yard properly.
• Walks the yard and places debris in the cars being removed from the yard.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensures all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.
• Wears all required PPE.
• Initiates and supports the continual improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement system.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a forklift and meet medium-level physical exertion requirements, including lifting up to 75 pounds frequently.
• Basic math and reading skills to perform job tasks and complete necessary paperwork.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Must work well as part of a team and be willing to work long hours when necessary.
• Display a positive, helpful demeanor, and a commitment to providing the best in customer service.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as an office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights. Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels and occasional inclement driving conditions.