Automotive Loader Operator

LKQ Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Loader Operator at LKQ Corporation is responsible for the safe and responsible operation of heavy equipment to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation. This role also involves maintaining facility grounds, performing snow removal, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The operator will support dismantling and yard operations, utilize scan guns and tablets/phones to update the inventory system, and contribute to the fulfillment of daily work orders. Effective written and verbal communication with management and team members is essential. LKQ is a Fortune 500 company with a global presence, offering a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

1+ years of experience
Heavy equipment operations experience
Some automotive background
Basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications)
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high-pressure fast-paced work environment
Be a smooth operator and work well with others
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Basic computer skills
Ability to communicate basic messages orally
Ability to write brief messages and keep simple records
Ability to solve routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures
Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED
Previous heavy equipment operation
Some computer skills
General maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment
Understanding of automotive components and disassembly
Experience in rigging/lifting operations

Responsibilities

Operate equipment safely and responsibly to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation
Maintain facility grounds and perform snow removal
Help ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations
Support dismantling and yard operations
Use scan gun and tablet/phone to update the inventory system on the location of vehicles
Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders
Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members
Perform pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work
Operate equipment safely and courteously in work areas with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic
Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals
Communicate any findings and equipment hours to management
Prioritize and plan workload to prevent delays to operations
Use long and short auto salvage forks on the wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantling and cuts
Use bucket to remove snow, spread stone and maintain grounds such as access roads, water drainage, vehicle holding areas and salvage yard
Assist with regulation compliance and quality assurance of dismantled vehicles before unloading from bay and placing in the salvage yard
Load dismantle bays with unprocessed cars
Process and crush vehicles that have reached their useful life and load onto scrap haulers for final disposal
Assist with safety and regulation compliance for the facility in general
Maintain location accuracy and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard
Perform tasks assigned by dispatch which may include: location checks, part checks, part pulls, etc.
Communicate delays and problems promptly with management and affected coworkers
Assume other duties as assigned