Parts Coordinator

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Geismar)

About the Role

The Parts Coordinator will assist the Shop Manager and Equipment Cleaning (when applicable) with the management of parts and inventories. Maintain a high-quality standard for Highway Transport’s Maintenance and Cleaning Facilities by ensuring the inventory system is used to maximize usage and minimize non-used inventory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work orders are entered and processed accurately.
• Track charges from vendor invoices to ensure the charges are correct.
• Maintain adequate and organized inventory of parts used by technicians for repairs and preventive maintenance services.
• Learn new technology related to the maintenance and repair of tractor trailers and associated parts.
• Monitor all vendors for proper pricing and serviceability.
• Prepare and ship parts to outlying facilities as needed.
• Monitor the usage rates of parts and adjust inventory as needed.
• Perform inventory counts as daily cycle counts of maintenance parts.
• Advise Shop Manager of any issues pertaining to parts, parts inventory, or other issues.
• Operate a forklift to move and load parts.
• Responsible for the security of inventory and for analyzing the quality of parts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal liability insurance coverage at or above the legal state of residence minimum requirements.

Skills

• Ability to utilize computers for inventory, recordkeeping, parts information, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Normal work schedule Monday through Friday.
• After hours and weekend work may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must wear proper PPE.
• Majority of time will be spent in both a shop and an office environment.
• Occasional travel.

Pay

$21.45 - 32.31/hour

Benefits

• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• HSA Contribution Match
• Wellness Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Disability, Accident and Life Insurance
• Discount Programs
• Paid Maternity Leave