Parts Associate

Total Recon Auto Center • Laurel, MD

2h • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Auto Parts Department Associate maintains accurate inventory, fulfills parts requests from technicians, and coordinates with the parts department and production team. The role calls for attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The associate receives and organizes deliveries, monitors stock, picks and delivers parts, tracks usage for repair orders, and works with vendors and internal teams to support repair deadlines and departmental goals. The position also involves maintaining a clean and safe parts area, following procedures for high-value parts, and supporting process improvements.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, vendors, and management.
• Knowledge of stock control and order tracking systems.
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort using computer-based inventory systems and basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and spend time on their feet handling deliveries and stocking.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with automotive parts; Tesla or EV experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in parts management, warehousing, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and organize incoming parts deliveries.
• Monitor stock levels and conduct regular cycle counts and audits.
• Ensure parts are correctly labeled, stored, and accessible.
• Pick and deliver parts to technicians accurately and promptly.
• Track and record parts usage for repair orders.
• Work with vendors to resolve discrepancies, returns, and backorders.
• Partner with technicians, estimators, and managers to meet repair deadlines.
• Promptly communicate stock shortages or delays to management.
• Assist in setting and achieving departmental efficiency and productivity goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized parts area.
• Follow company procedures for handling, storing, and tracking high-value parts.
• Support process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.

What This Job Offers

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