Parts Assistant

Pay

$22–$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Location

3961 Pilot Drive, Memphis, TN 38118 / 1940 E Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN 38116

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Who We Are

Swift Transportation has been an industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which, in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Responsibilities

To issue parts and supplies to the technicians in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible.

• Issues purchase orders per company guidelines to approved parts suppliers.
• Ensures parts are purchased from the lowest cost provider.
• Stocks parts and issues parts to technicians and Swift drivers when needed.
• Delivers parts to designated bays and picks up return parts.
• Ensures parts are charged out to repair orders and maintains inventory controls.
• Reviews return part warranty tags and ensures they are accurate and the part is stored and organized so it can be returned to the supplier or for core if they are not requested by the supplier.
• Ensures parts are charged to owner operators and customers through the maintenance Repair Order system.
• Responsible for reporting shortages, overages, and pricing discrepancies immediately to the Parts Manager and Service Manager.
• May be required to load and unload suppliers' delivery trucks by hand and with a forklift.
• May be required to drive, back, and park class 8 vehicles as required to run the shop efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Parts experience helpful.
• Computer keyboarding, valid driver's license, general knowledge of the city, must be Forklift Certified.
• Position requires lifting over 50 lbs, bending, twisting, walking to and from the shop bays to deliver parts.
• May be required to drive, back, and park class 8 vehicles.
• May also be required to operate a forklift for loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• For Laredo only: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish for the purpose of verbal and written communication.
• High School diploma or GED.

Benefits

• 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance, as well as pet insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities — we have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities — our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — a diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.