Parts Coordinator

Darling Ingredients•Newark, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy. Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. The Parts Coordinator is responsible for the movement of parts and equipment in and out of the parts department.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and computer skills for inventory systems.
Understanding of mechanical and technical terms related to the equipment or vehicles served.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Prior experience in a parts department or related role preferred.
Ability to drive or learn to drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate stock levels of parts and equipment, all fluids ensuring availability for repairs and service needs.
Source parts from vendors, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and coordinate with service departments to meet repair schedules.
Assist service technicians in identifying the correct parts using parts catalogs and other resources.
Write Purchase Order(s) for parts, Issue parts to technicians, update inventory control systems according to company guidelines.
Daily receiving of incoming parts, inspecting for accuracy and damage.
Manage returns of defective parts and process warranty claims in compliance with company policy.
Keep the parts area clean, organized, and in line with company standards.
Pick up and deliver parts from vendors as needed and coordinate special orders or recalls.
Perform cycle counts and report discrepancies to ensure accuracy and prevent loss.
Follow all safety rules, company policies, and industry regulations.