Yard Tech M-F Full-Time & Benefits!
About The Position
The Yard Tech is responsible for accurately locating, identifying, and safely removing parts from vehicles. The role involves matching parts to work orders or sales invoices, checking part quality, and delivering clean parts to Quality Control. The Yard Tech may operate lifts, forklifts, torches, power wrenches, power saws, and other machinery, with certification required for certain equipment. The position also includes moving vehicles and parts safely, maintaining an assigned company lot vehicle, and potentially sectioning vehicles to customer specifications. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and procedures and bring their own tools, although some tools are provided by Wilbert’s. This is a physically active role primarily performed on one's feet, with frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and regular lifting of up to 50 pounds. Heavier items may require lifting devices or assistance. Work takes place around moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions; the environment is smoke-free for safety reasons. Wilbert’s is a family-owned automotive recycling company based in Webster, New York. The company provides training and equipment for new team members and emphasizes teamwork, customer service, positivity, and workplace safety.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience or knowledge in the automotive industry.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Forklift certification; training and certification are available.
- Familiarity with smartphone technology.
- Own tools are expected; some tools are provided by Wilbert’s.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; lifting devices or assistance are required for heavier merchandise.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Locate parts designated on work orders or sales invoices and verify that their descriptions match the merchandise.
- Remove vehicle parts within suggested time constraints and in a safety-conscious manner.
- Verify part quality and report discrepancies using the Automotive Recycling Association (ARA) part system and guidelines.
- Clean pulled parts and bring them to the Quality Control department for quality assurance.
- Move vehicles and parts without damaging property or injuring personnel.
- Operate forklifts or heavy machinery when required and appropriately certified.
- Maintain the assigned company lot vehicle.
- Safely and accurately section vehicles to customer specifications when required.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- HSA matching
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
