Yard Worker

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values motivated individuals ready to grow in a supportive environment. This role involves essential duties like pulling parts from vehicles, operating forklifts, and ensuring a clean workspace. With a commitment to quality improvement and a focus on safety, you'll play a vital role in a dynamic team. Enjoy competitive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and a generous 401k match. If you're looking for a rewarding career path with opportunities to innovate and lead, this is the place for you. Start your journey with us today!

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience required, with warehouse-related experience preferred.
• Forklift certification beneficial for job performance.

Responsibilities

• Pull and retrieve parts from vehicles, inspect them, and stage for delivery.
• Operate a forklift to transport parts and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

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!

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

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

About Us

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.

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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.