Parts puller

LKQ • Norfolk, VA

21h

About The Position

The Parts Handler performs day-to-day activities in a production yard or warehouse in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role may be directed by the Production/Yard Leader to ensure parts are handled safely, efficiently, and properly. Duties include retrieving and preparing parts, processing related paperwork and work orders, removing parts from vehicles, and coordinating with Sales and Dispatch. The employee is expected to maintain a clean work area and a positive, friendly, appropriate manner during work hours. Pay rate: $18–$22.00 per hour.

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 software.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, keep simple records, and explain or offer guidance on routine procedures.
• Ability to follow clear directions and procedures to solve routine, repetitive problems; prioritize and handle assigned routine tasks; and work under broad guidance from a supervisor or manager.
• 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 tolerate exposure to hazardous situations, conditions, equipment, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels; regularly wear personal protective equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of automotive parts.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver around the yard or warehouse.
• Operate power tools efficiently and use hand tools and power tools to remove parts from cars.
• Find and retrieve parts; pull work orders and prepare orders, including sheet metal and other parts.
• Package parts for delivery or prepare them for shipment.
• Complete any paperwork associated with parts.
• Operate a powered industrial truck (forklift) or order picker.
• Tag parts properly for their destination.
• Communicate with Sales and Dispatch.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area and display a positive, friendly attitude and appropriate behavior during work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED