Parts Clerk

Core Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Sales
• Greet customers as they enter, identify their specific automotive needs, and guide them toward the right vehicle makes/models in the yard.
• Answer incoming phone calls to provide price quotes, check general vehicle availability, and answer questions regarding yard policies.
• Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems, handle cash and card transactions, and process admission or tool fees.
• Yard Operations & Administration
• Enforce yard rules (e.g., verifying customers are of age, ensuring no jacks, open-toed shoes or torches are brought into the yard).
• Inspect purchased parts and incoming returned parts to verify condition and prevent swapping/theft.
• Issue receipts, tag pulled parts properly, and track cores (e.g., old alternators, engines).

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Automotive Knowledge: A solid foundational understanding of auto mechanics, parts interchangeability, and car makes/models.
• Customer Skills: Friendly, patient, and professional attitude when dealing with a wide variety of walk-in customers.
• Physical & Environmental Tolerance: Ability to stand for long periods.
• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, coupled with previous retail, cashier, or auto parts experience.

Benefits

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

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Schedule

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Qualifications

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