yard worker

LKQ; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values motivated individuals! This role offers a chance to engage in various tasks, from retrieving parts to operating forklifts in a supportive environment. With opportunities for growth and competitive benefits, you will be part of a team that prioritizes safety and quality. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference in a thriving workplace!

Qualifications

• 0+ years of warehouse-related experience with on-the-job training.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull and retrieve parts from vehicles in the yard.
• Operate a forklift to transport parts in the warehouse.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Basic arithmetic operations

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

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 parts and notify the supervisor of any damage.
• Operate a forklift or order selector to transport parts in and around 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.
• 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 for resale and 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.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are met.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Education & Experience

• 0+ years of experience required.
• Full Service: 0+ years of warehouse-related experience, supplemented by on-the-job training to learn duties, procedures, work methods, and to attain proficiency and responsibility.

Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Forklift certification beneficial.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate briefly and keep simple records.
• Solve simple, repetitive problems following clear instructions.
• Follow standard procedures with no decision-making involved.
• Use guidance provided by supervisors and managers.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• May be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment; work in cramped spaces or under vehicles; wear PPE; and be exposed to extreme temperatures and noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

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