Lead Yard Worker

About the Role

Join Pick Your Part, a leader in used auto parts, where hardworking individuals enjoy hands-on work and help keep customers on the road. This role involves outdoor work in the yard, removing parts from cars, and serving in a lead capacity by reviewing work, allocating resources, and providing solutions to staff issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a lead capacity by reviewing work, accepting special assignments, and solving routine issues.
• Operate a forklift or loader to assist in moving cars from processing to the yard.
• Clean out debris from cars before they go into the processing area.
• Pull out batteries to be tested and resold; bring charged batteries to the retail area.
• Work with the Loader Operator to properly stage or pull cars in the yard.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.
• Dismantle tires.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations are being met.
• Wear all required PPE and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Support the continual improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement system.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead the work of others performing similar tasks.
• Set priorities, schedule, and review work (no hiring, termination, performance review, or pay decision authority).

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience; fully competent in job requirements with in-depth knowledge.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Skills

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficiency in computing rates, ratios, percentages, and interpreting graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Moderately complex oral and written communication skills; may train others or present to management.
• Ability to solve routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions.
• Handle multiple tasks or projects of moderate complexity simultaneously.
• Set personal goals and determine how to achieve results with minimal guidelines.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• May be exposed to hazardous situations, cramped spaces, or awkward positions under vehicles.
• Regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Periodic travel, including overnight stays, may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Apply

• Steady, full-time work with a competitive hourly pay.
• Consistent schedule and opportunity for long-term growth.
• Fast hiring process.