Automotive Parts Shipping & Receiving Specialist - Kansas City, MO

About the role

You will be part of the team that ensures the shipping, receiving, and delivery of automotive parts by maintaining inventory control and records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and track shipments
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments
• Ship outgoing orders promptly and accurately
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Pass a pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening, and physical lift test

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred but not required
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of basic warehouse operations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical + Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Retail Savings Plan: 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

7:30AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday

Company Benefits For Full-Time Employees

• Comprehensive training programs
• Mentorship opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to be promoted within the company
• Tuition assistance program
• Woodhouse University: Paid in-house technician trainings
• Automotive Technician Paid Manufacturer Training: Includes travel and accommodations

Additional Perks & Rewards

• New Employee Referrals Bonus
• Customer Referral Bonus
• Employee of the Month Bonus
• Employee Appreciation Week: Company-wide appreciation event with giveaways and appreciation gifts
• Employee Discounts: Includes vehicles, parts, services
• Woodhouse Family Insurance: Employee discounts for Home and Auto Insurance

Join Our Team

Join us and be part of a thriving community where your skills are recognized, your ambitions are supported, and your career can flourish!

Building on That Foundation

Parts Direct serves as the wholesale division of the Auto Family. Operating from three expansive warehouses in Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri—with more than 200,000 sq. ft. of inventory—Parts Direct connects auto parts suppliers and buyers with speed and precision. Shops and distributors across eight Midwestern states rely on us for a wide range of premium national and local brand parts, backed by real-time order updates and fast, dependable delivery. From warehouse to workshop, Parts Direct keeps vehicles running and businesses moving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.