Automotive Parts Puller

LKQ • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Parts Puller performs day-to-day activities in a production yard or warehouse, handling parts safely, efficiently, and properly in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local standards and regulations. The role may be directed by the Production/Yard Leader. Work is performed outside and requires use of hand and power tools to remove parts from vehicles, as well as a powered industrial truck or order picker. The position requires maintaining a clean work area, communicating with Sales and Dispatch, and displaying a positive and friendly attitude during work hours. The role is not responsible for supervising employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, and similar tools.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
• Ability to explain and offer guidance on routine procedures.
• Ability to follow clear directions and procedures to address routine, repetitive problems.
• Ability to prioritize and handle assigned routine tasks appropriately.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and assume awkward positions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; on occasion, may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of automotive parts.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse.
• Find and retrieve parts.
• Package parts for delivery or prepare them for delivery.
• Complete paperwork associated with parts.
• Pull work orders.
• Use hand tools and power tools to remove parts from vehicles.
• Operate a powered industrial truck (forklift) or order picker.
• Pull and prepare sheet metal and other orders.
• Properly tag parts for their destination.
• Communicate with Sales and Dispatch.
• Maintain a positive, friendly attitude and appropriate behavior during work hours.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• PNC Daily Pay option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED