Parts Puller

LKQ • Joplin, MO

3d

About The Position

The Parts Puller performs day-to-day activities in a production yard or warehouse in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local standards and regulations. Under the direction of the Production/Yard Leader, this role handles parts safely, efficiently, and properly. The position pays $16–$18 per hour at the starting stage, based on knowledge, and then moves to a piece rate based on the number of parts pulled; further details are provided before hire. The role is not responsible for supervising employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and graphics applications.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
• Ability to explain and provide guidance on routine procedures.
• Ability to follow clear directions and established procedures to solve routine, repetitive problems.
• Ability to prioritize and appropriately handle assigned routine tasks.
• Ability to work closely with a supervisor or manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds and, on occasion, up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and assume awkward positions.
• Must provide own tools.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of automotive parts.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse.
• Find and retrieve parts.
• Package parts for delivery or prepare them for dispatch.
• Complete paperwork associated with parts.
• Pull work orders.
• Use hand and power tools to remove parts from vehicles.
• Operate a powered industrial truck, such as a forklift, or an order picker.
• Pull and prepare sheet metal and other orders.
• Tag parts correctly for their destination.
• Communicate with Sales and Dispatch.
• Maintain a positive, friendly attitude and appropriate behavior during work hours.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• PNC Daily Pay option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED