Materials Handler - Receiving

LKQ • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

This position performs receiving, storage, and issuing functions for purchased parts used in engine remanufacturing. Work is guided by specific work instructions. Parts range in size from small hardware such as nuts and bolts to large engine cylinder heads.

Receiving duties may include unloading trucks, verifying counts, preparing check-in paperwork, and completing system transactions for material receipts. Inventory control includes moving parts to stocking locations, pulling parts to support the production build schedule, delivering parts to production, checking line stocks, preparing paperwork, and completing related computer transactions. The role also performs physical inventory counts using weight scales or hand counts with a calculator, and may issue general stores, tooling, and parts to production personnel at the counter.

The position emphasizes safety and quality, including wearing required personal protective equipment and taking care to avoid unsafe conditions for oneself and others. The work supports internal and external customers, and the quality of work affects subsequent operations. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some Friday work as needed and no Saturday or Sunday work. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with potential to earn up to $20.00 per hour through earned monthly bonuses.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write, verified through the employment process.
• General math and computer skills.
• Strong emphasis on safety.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and initiative.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to perform continuous physical effort, repetitive motion work, and short work cycles.
• Ability to stand approximately 80% of the time and walk approximately 20% of the time.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull loads averaging 80+ pounds occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred.
• May be required to qualify through LKQ’s forklift testing program and/or propane-filling qualification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue purchased parts used in engine remanufacturing.
• Unload trucks, verify material counts, prepare check-in paperwork, and complete system transactions for receipts.
• Move parts to stocking locations and pull and deliver parts to support the production build schedule.
• Check parts stocks on the production line and complete required paperwork and system transactions.
• Perform physical inventory counts using weight scales or hand counts with a calculator.
• Issue general stores, tooling, and parts to production personnel at the counter as needed.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and take care to avoid creating unsafe conditions for oneself and others.
• Provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed