Warehouse Associate - Kearny Mesa Ford/Kia
About The Position
The Parts Warehouse Associate organizes, distributes, and controls the flow of automotive parts to areas of the parts department. The role ensures parts are distributed accurately and on time and helps keep warehouse operations efficient and orderly. Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, storing, tracking, picking, packing, and preparing parts for shipment, delivery, or installation; maintaining inventory records and a clean, safe warehouse; coordinating with dispatchers, delivery personnel, customers, suppliers, technicians, and other staff; and assisting with returns, exchanges, and stock replenishment. The associate may drive company vehicles to deliver parts and must maintain satisfactory attendance. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. A conditional employment offer is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Requirements
- At least one year of verifiable driving experience.
- Basic understanding of the automotive industry.
- Must take and pass on-the-job forklift certification.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the essential functions of the job.
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
- Must obtain a California driver's license within 30 days following the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a warehouse, logistics, or automotive parts environment.
- Basic knowledge of automotive parts and systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to use warehouse management and inventory systems.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle physical tasks, including lifting and moving parts.
Responsibilities
- Receive and inspect incoming automotive parts shipments, verifying accuracy and quality.
- Organize and store parts and accessories in designated warehouse locations.
- Conduct inventory checks and audits, update inventory records, and assist with stock replenishment.
- Monitor stock levels and report low or out-of-stock items to management.
- Pick, pack, label, and prepare parts for shipment, delivery, installation, or customer orders.
- Verify part numbers, quantities, condition, and order accuracy before fulfillment.
- Coordinate outbound shipments with dispatchers and delivery personnel.
- Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment and follow safety protocols, health and safety regulations, and PPE requirements.
- Communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve order issues or discrepancies.
- Assist with returns and exchanges in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, received parts, pulled parts, and discrepancies; complete and file required paperwork.
- Locate and pull parts based on work orders, repair orders, or customer requests, meeting service and repair deadlines.
- Update inventory management systems with information about parts pulled and stock levels.
- Assist service technicians and other staff in locating and identifying parts and respond to questions about availability or specifications.
- Work with warehouse staff, parts counter associates, management, and delivery drivers to support smooth operations.
- Safely operate a company vehicle to deliver automotive parts to designated locations when needed.
- Provide support to team members, maintain satisfactory attendance, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid AD&D
- 401(k) with employer match
- Vacation package
- Tenure recognition and awards
- Vehicle purchase discount program
- Vehicle service discount program
- Golf benefits at Maderas Golf Club, subject to qualification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
