Yard worker

LKQ; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑/

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our warehouse team in El Paso, TX. The role involves receiving labels, pulling parts, inspecting for damage, staging for delivery, and operating a forklift to move parts in the yard and to customers.

You will assist with order fulfillment, verify stock, process returns, and help maintain a safe, clean work environment while following EPA/OSHA regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience required.
• Full Service: 0+ years of warehouse-related experience, learned on-the-job to understand products, locations and equipment.
• Forklift certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive labels from supervisor for parts to be pulled.
• Pull and retrieve parts from vehicles in the yard.
• Inspect parts and notify supervisor of any damage.
• Stage parts for delivery driver.
• Operate a forklift or order selector to move parts.
• Sort and place parts on racks or bins by sequence.
• Assist customer counter sales by pulling products and loading them into customer vehicles.
• Verify stock position for inside sales staff.
• Classify returns and prepare inventory adjustment forms.
• Check in defective parts for vendor return.
• Load trucks according to delivery schedule.
• Maintain orderliness and housekeeping of work areas.
• Support LKQ’s quality improvement system.

Skills

Oral communication

Writing skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Procedural compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Full Service Essential Job Duties

• Receive labels from the supervisor for parts to be pulled.
• Pull, and retrieve parts from vehicles in the yard.
• Inspect part and notify the supervisor of any damage.
• Stage part for delivery driver.
• Operate a forklift or order selector to transport parts in and about the warehouse.
• Sort and place parts and supplies on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Respond to customer counter sales immediately by receiving orders, pulling products and loading them into the customer vehicle.
• Verify in-stock position on product for inside sales staff.
• Classify all returns according to the integrity and condition of parts and prepare necessary forms for inventory adjustments.
• Check in defective parts and enter them into the computer system for vendor return.
• Sign off on all deleted tickets, explaining the reason.
• Load trucks according to the delivery schedule and perform a final check-off of the parts loaded.
• Put wheel cores in the staging area for return to remanufacturing facilities.
• Maintain orderliness and housekeeping of assigned work areas.
• Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement system.

Self Service Essential Job Duties

• Could operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving cars from the process to the yard.
• Clean out debris from cars before they go into the processing area.
• Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold.
• Bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with the Loader Operator to properly stage or pull cars in the yard.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.
• Dismantle tires.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• 0+ years of experience required.
• Full Service: 0+ years of warehouse-related experience, supplemented by on-the-job training, to learn duties, nature of work performed, procedures, work methods, to become familiar with the company's products, locations, machines and equipment, operating methods, and to attain proficiency requirements and to fully assume responsibilities of the job.

Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Forklift certification beneficial.

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 provided 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• PNC Daily Pay Option

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

Leading With Innovation As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry’s forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations. Join us to shape the future of vehicle repair and customization, where your impact resonates globally.

Accelerate Your Career at LKQ

Join LKQ, a global force of over 51,000 strong across 1,700 locations. Here, you are a part of a community that drives our success and your career forward. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead the industry with us.

Shape the Future with LKQ

Embark on a journey where your work makes a tangible impact on the industry and beyond. LKQ offers a challenging yet rewarding career path filled with opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable future. At LKQ, you're not just joining a team; you're stepping into a role where you can truly thrive. Start your career with us and discover where your journey can take you.

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