Yard Worker

LKQ Corporation; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Warehouse Associate to locate and remove parts from vehicles in the yard, operate a forklift, and safely support the processing of inventory on the 1st shift. Pay is $17.75 per hour, with Mon-Fri schedule.

Responsibilities include receiving labels, pulling and staging parts for delivery, inspecting for damage, and assisting customers at the counter. The role emphasizes safety, EPA/OSHA compliance, and maintaining an orderly work area.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience in warehouse operations.
• High school diploma or GED required; forklift certification is a plus.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety rules.

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 and assist the driver.
• Operate a forklift to move parts in the warehouse.
• Verify in-stock position for inside sales staff.
• Classify returns and prepare inventory adjustments.
• Load trucks according to the delivery schedule.

Skills

Math basics

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Forklift certification beneficial

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.

$17.75hr
Mon-Fri
1st Shift

Locate and remove parts from vehicles in the yard in a safe manner.

Essential Job Duties

Full Service Essential Job Duties:

• Receive labels from thesupervisor for parts to be pulled.
• Pull, andretrieve parts from vehicles in theyard.
• Inspect part and notify thesupervisor of any damage.
• Stage part for delivery driver.
• Operate a forklift or order selector to transport parts in and about thewarehouse.
• 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 theintegrity and condition of parts and prepare necessary forms for inventory adjustments.
• Check in defective parts and enter theminto thecomputer 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 theparts loaded.
• Put wheel cores in thestaging 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 theprocess to the yard.
• Clean out debris from cars before they go into theprocessing area.
• Pull out batteries to be tested to be resold. Bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with theLoader Operator to properly stage or pull cars in theyard.
• 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.