Loader Operator

LKQ Corporation•Moses Lake, WA

7d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Loader Operators. This role involves operating heavy equipment to move salvage vehicles, maintain facility grounds, and perform snow removal. The position requires ensuring compliance with regulations, supporting dismantling and yard operations, and updating the inventory system using technology. Communication with management and team members is essential, along with performing other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

1+ years of experience.
Must have heavy equipment operations experience and some automotive background.
Must possess basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications).
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Must possess the ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high-pressure fast-paced work environment.
Must be a smooth operator and work well with others.

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 a plus.

Responsibilities

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. Equipment operated may include a wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc...
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.