Collision Repair Shop Assistant

Penske Careers•Twinsburg, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Collision Repair Shop Assistant supports efficient operations in the repair facility by maintaining organization, performing general cleaning, and supporting tasks assisting with parts and yard management. This role ensures technicians and supervisors can focus on repairs by handling staging, vehicle movement, inventory support, and shop upkeep. As an extra set of hands in the shop, the Shop Assistant ensures everything runs efficiently and safely. This role supports daily productivity and provides a launchpad into career paths like parts coordinator becoming a technician.

Responsibilities

Parts & Inventory Support
Serve as an extra set of hands for parts handling — unpacking, sorting, and moving parts to the appropriate work areas while maintaining safety and order.
Help with returns and packaging cleanup, including breaking down boxes, consolidating materials, and preparing items for pick-up or recycling.
Maintain organization of the parts room, rivets, seals, and other shop stock.
Stage next units for repair by ensuring required parts and vehicles are ready, minimizing technician downtime.
Yard & Vehicle Management
Safely move vehicles in and out of the yard, body shop, and paint staging areas.
Organize yard to prevent blocked vehicles and prepare for upcoming repairs.
Transport units, including occasional non-CDL offsite pickups or deliveries.
Cleaning & Shop Support
Offer an extra set of hands across the shop — jumping in where needed to keep operations running smoothly and safely.
Perform daily cleaning of floors, tools, and work areas to maintain a clean, organized environment.
Handle trash, scrap, and bulk material disposal safely, including breaking down and disposing of large boxes, crates, and pallets.
Support special projects such as organizing the tool room, cleaning storage areas, or assisting with light equipment adjustments.
Assist with vehicle washing or detailing when requested.
Use of Equipment & Safety
Safely operate forklifts, carts, and man lifts as certified.
Assist with tire changes or basic shop tasks when needed.
Follow OSHA and company safety standards, including PPE use and reporting hazards.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with parts coordinators, estimators, supervisors, technicians, and painters.
Communicate clearly about task completion, parts status, or safety concerns.
Support shop flow by staying proactive, assisting coworkers, and completing tasks with minimal supervision.
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor