Parts Assistant

Swift Transportation•Memphis, TN

7d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Requirements

Parts experience helpful.
Computer keyboarding
Valid driver's license
General knowledge of the city
Must be Forklift Certified
Position requires lifting over 50 lbs, bending, twisting, walking to and from the shop bays to deliver parts.
May be required to drive, back, and park class 8 vehicles.
May also be required to operate a forklift for loading and unloading delivery trucks.
High School diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish for the purpose of verbal and written communication (for Laredo only).

Responsibilities

Issue parts and supplies to the technicians in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible.
Issue purchase orders per company guidelines to approved parts suppliers.
Ensure parts are purchased from the lowest cost provider.
Stock parts and issue parts to technicians and Swift drivers when needed.
Deliver parts to designated bays and pick up return parts.
Ensure parts are charged out to repair orders and maintain inventory controls.
Review return part warranty tags and ensure they are accurate and the part is stored and organized so it can be returned to the supplier or for core if they are not requested by the supplier.
Ensure parts are charged to owner operators and customers through the maintenance Repair Order system.
Report shortages, overages, and pricing discrepancies immediately to the Parts Manager and Service Manager.
May be required to load and unload suppliers delivery trucks by hand and with a forklift.
May be required to drive, back, and park class 8 vehicles as required to run the shop efficiently.
Other duties as assigned.