Parts Specialist

All American Waste•New Haven, CT

10h

About The Position

Part Specialist All American Waste All American Waste All American Waste is at the forefront of waste and hauling and processing - innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities. Position Summary: The Parts Specialist is responsible for procuring parts and materials for jobs, assisting in scheduling routine maintenance, purchasing inventory for stock or seasonal demands, observing and maintaining pricing structure with vendors, and tracking and filing warranty parts with manufacturers. This position is Monday-Friday, and the hours are 10:00 am-6:30 pm.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated clerical skills
Efficient in Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills
1-2 years experience in either purchasing or inventory management
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Working knowledge of heavy equipment and the transportation industry
Ability to read and understand technical diagrams/data and explain to others
Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather

Responsibilities

Generate reports, purchase orders, emails, quotes, vendor advertising, technical manuals, part manuals
Maintaining proper inventory of in-shop parts
Order specific parts for jobs per technical repair orders and at the direction of the Maintenance Manager.
Investigate alternative resources/vendors for products, equipment, and supplies for cost savings
Assist with purchasing, vendor pricing, and staffing problems at other facilities.
Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.