Automotive Parts Counter (Part Time)

Georgica Auto•Auburn, WA

3d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Auburn Chevrolet is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented part-time Parts Counter Associate to support its busy Parts Department. The role focuses on receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, preparing parts for service repairs, and maintaining an efficient and organized department. Automotive parts experience is a plus, but the employer is willing to train the right candidate. The associate checks in GM and Hyundai parts orders and tire deliveries, verifies quantities and part numbers, and reports discrepancies, shortages, damage, or incorrect shipments. They organize special-order parts and stock inventory, pull and stage parts for retail, wholesale, and repair orders, and prepare available parts for scheduled service appointments. Additional work includes maintaining special-order shelves, assisting with vendor returns, handling warranty parts according to GM and Hyundai procedures, performing inventory counts, delivering parts to technicians, and organizing cores and CVO and LPO accessories. The position requires strong organization and attention to detail, dependability, the ability to follow procedures and manage multiple tasks, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer skills and willingness to learn dealership parts systems are needed. The associate must be able to lift, carry, and organize automotive parts and tires, with or without reasonable accommodation. Previous automotive parts, warehouse, inventory, or dealership experience is preferred but not required. The employer offers competitive hourly pay of $18.00–$22.00 based on experience, paid sick time, on-the-job training, an opportunity to learn automotive parts operations, and a team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dependable, punctual, and able to follow established procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn dealership parts systems.
Ability to lift, carry, and organize automotive parts and tires, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous automotive parts, warehouse, inventory, or dealership experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Receive daily GM parts deliveries and verify quantities and part numbers against packing slips; identify discrepancies.
Receive Hyundai parts deliveries, verify orders, and report shortages, damaged parts, or incorrect shipments.
Sort, label, and organize incoming special-order parts by customer and/or repair order.
Put away stock parts in designated bin locations; training is provided on locating and identifying new stock parts.
Receive tire deliveries, verify quantities, and label and store tires properly.
Pull and stage parts for retail counter tickets, wholesale orders, and repair orders.
Review upcoming service appointments and help stage available parts for scheduled repairs.
Maintain special-order shelves, identify older or unclaimed parts, and notify management about aging items.
Organize and prepare parts for GM, Hyundai, and other vendor returns.
Tag, organize, and store warranty parts according to GM and Hyundai procedures.
Keep shelves, bins, receiving areas, and workspaces clean, organized, and free of unnecessary clutter.
Perform bin counts and report inventory discrepancies to management.
Deliver parts to technicians as needed to reduce counter wait times and keep repairs moving efficiently.
Identify, label, and organize cores for return to the appropriate vendors.
Help organize CVO and LPO accessories and ensure items are placed in designated storage areas.