Yard Tech M-F & Great Benefits!
About The Position
The Recycled Parts Specialist is responsible for accurately locating, identifying, and safely removing parts from recycled vehicles in the Salvage yard. This role involves entry-level mechanic duties and requires a safety-conscious approach. The specialist will verify part quality, report discrepancies, and ensure parts are clean before delivery to Quality Control. Responsibilities also include moving vehicles and parts without causing damage, operating machinery after certification, and maintaining company vehicles. Familiarity with smartphone technology and the ability to section vehicles to customer specifications may also be required. The role adheres strictly to all safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience or knowledge in the automotive industry.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Forklift certification (Training and certification available).
- You are expected to have your own tools.
- Familiarity with smartphone technology.
Nice To Haves
- Auto enthusiast
- Likes working independently
Responsibilities
- Locate the vehicle part that is designated on the work order or sales invoice and ensure the description matches the merchandise description.
- Perform entry level mechanic duties.
- Remove parts from vehicles for work orders within suggested time constraints in a safety-conscious manner; may use lifts, forklifts, torches, power wrenches, power saws.
- Verify the quality of parts and report any discrepancies utilizing the Automotive Recycling Association (ARA) part system and guidelines.
- Ensure that all parts pulled are clean and brought to the Quality Control department for Quality assurance.
- Move vehicles and parts without damaging vehicles, parts, property or injuring personnel.
- May be required to operate certain types of forklifts or heavy machinery after appropriate certification.
- Maintain assigned company lot vehicle.
- May be responsible for the safe and accurate sectioning of vehicles to customer specifications.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA matching
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee referral program
- Short term & Long term disability
- Vacation pay
- Retirement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
