Yard Worker

LKQ Corp.; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a motivated yard worker to locate, pull, inspect, and stage automotive parts from the yard for deliveries. You will operate a forklift or order selector and maintain an orderly, safe work environment in compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations.

The role requires basic math, simple computer tasks, and reliable teamwork to support inside and outside sales, with potential for growth within the LKQ network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to follow standard procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Receive labels for parts to pull and locate them in the yard.
• Pull, inspect, and stage parts for delivery or pickup.
• Operate forklift or order selector to move parts safely.
• Ensure EPA/OSHA compliance and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

## Yard WorkerApply: On-Site: 1312 Harrisville, OH-Rt 250AutoPart: Full time: Posted Today: R73230### 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!Locate and remove parts from vehicles in the yard in a safe manner.**Essential Job Duties****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